Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Living And Loving An Unforgettable Whale Watching Boat Tour

By Donald Smithe


If you happen to be in Southern California, your gaze will undoubtedly wander towards the direction of the ocean. Past all of the human bodies catching some sun, while lounging on the beach, lives one of the most intriguing, majestic and massive animals that call the sea their home. The beauty and wonderment of these creatures can not be fully understood unless you witness it for yourself. Experiencing whales (or whale watching), for yourself, will not only be an adventure for the day. When you leave, you're sure to take with you memories that will last a lifetime.

Imagine being able to be a part of one of the worlds most fascinating, underwater mammals, lives, if only for a day. When you're this close to life under the surface, you might find it difficult to head back to shore. Many tours are given in places all over the world, but on most of these trips, you're stuck up on top and are only able to see what's going on when the whales decide to come up for air.

Sure, you could don the diving gear and take to the waves on your own, hoping to see the same thing as being on a tour. Of course, you need to know "the ropes" of diving and it does carry a touch of danger. Being aboard a boat, with someone in charge, you are assured of safety, as you do your watching of the whales. As a matter of fact, many have gone on their own and some have been injured by getting too close to what is considered a gentle animal. You are in their world and must respect it.

You may have had the chance to take a "glass-bottomed" boat ride in the past. You may have even been in a tour submarine, but the view is limited to a small area beneath or beside you. Plus you may have had many people in the way as well. In the tour that puts you into the water with glass between you and the sea, you are able to look in every direction, like being in the fun turret of a fighter plane in the sky. This will give you a much closer feeling to the animals you love to see.

It is a great tour guide who can show you sights and educate you at the same time. Your captain and crew aboard this tour will do both. They are more like guardians of the beasts they observe, getting help for those they may come across that need assistance for some reason. You will have a great time becoming one with the sea and its inhabitants, and they will be sure that all are safe, including the denizens of the deep.

Not only will you be able to see these amazing creatures closer than you may have ever thought possible, you'll also be able to hear them. The voice of a whale, experienced up close and personal, is something that you are sure to never forget. Being able to see them below the water, doing what whales do, while listening to their songs, really can make you feel like you're part of the family.

If you want to experience feeling the water on your skin, and happen to suffer from seasickness, there are nets around the boat that you are allowed to make yourself comfortable in. This is a perfect way to eliminate some of the dizziness that may happen from the motion of the boat, and you will be really close to the action above the water.

If you're going to be traveling to Southern California, a whale watching trip could be just the thing to renew your spirit and your mind. Forget your land-legs for a while and experience what it might be like to live life under the waves above. Adventure is waiting, all you have to do is step on board.




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