“A very enjoyable and instructive trip – not to be missed, I shall tell the folks back home” “This was my fourth whale watching trip in my life and it was unquestionably the best” ”Had the best of whale watching and coming back for more” ”It was just as wonderful and informative as it was 15 years ago” “Beautiful trip with outstanding boat and crew” We are confident that we can meet all those requirements. It is essential when you step aboard the “Day’s Catch”, that the few hours that you spend with us are enjoyable, educational and entertaining. Whether they come from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia the United States or from our own backyard in our native New Brunswick, we value each one. Feel free to visit these areas of the “Day’s Catch”. The heated cabin area includes the washroom, wheelhouse and all the electronic equipment. Guest seating is in the aft section of the vessel with partial protection of a canopy. It is inspected annually by the Canadian Coast Guard and meets or surpasses their requirements. The vessel used by “Sea Watch Tours” is the M.V. After all, YOU are what matters the most! The captain and mate are always busy aboard the “Day’s Catch” looking after the needs of the passengers. But, when the ‘Day’s Catch’ is tied up for the day, Durlan will be found at the family owned “Brookside Golf Course” located in Seal Cove.Ĭaptain Peter and Mate Durlan have First Aid and CPR training as well as other navigational requirements for carrying passengers. It will be very evident that he enjoys his work. Aboard the boat you will find him serving a steaming hot drink, answering questions, entertaining with his humour, or steering the boat. Durlan has become an accomplished birder with numerous and rare sightings to his credit. During this time, he has acquired a vast knowledge of the marine life and seabirds surrounding Grand Manan. He has been with Sea Watch Tours since 1995. Mate Durlan Ingersoll has over two decades of experience working on the sea. This was filmed with Canadian comedian Rick Mercer. The following clip shows the crew of the “Day’s Catch” at their other job, lobster fishing. He shares his time at the wheel with his Mate, Durlan Ingersoll a personable and witty guide. He encourages guests to visit the wheelhouse where he’ll explain the various electronic instruments he uses to navigate the waters. His knowledge of the sea and the island lifestyle helps to make your excursion with Sea Watch Tours a memorable one. Aside from lobster fishing for over 30 years, he has invested 40 years with the tourism industry on Grand Manan. He’s a proud islander who has served in local politics for the past eight years.Īfter traveling to the mainland where he secured two college degrees, he returned to his island to pursue his love of the sea. Crew of the “Day’s Catch”Ĭaptain Peter Wilcox, along with his wife, Kenda, own and operate “Sea Watch Tours”, He is a native Grand Mananer whose ancestors arrived from New England during the American Revolution. Grand Manan Island ranked third in the world for small islands to visit, by Readers Digest. The Bay of Fundy was a finalist in the “New Seven Wonders of the Natural World” and increased ferry service to Grand Manan, makes it more accessible. Located on Grand Manan Island, in the Bay of Fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. Whales are guaranteed or the tour is free. Sea Watch Tours is the longest running eco-tour in the Province of New Brunswick, since 1969.
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