These overall-type units not only keep you afloat, but preserve precious body heat in case of an accident. Whale-watching trips also vary in their length. Some outfitters will take you out for an afternoon only, others overnight. Also remember there's no guarantee you'll actually see anything, so don't think about trying to get your money back if you come home disappointed. Chances are, they will be necessary.
Amenities range from kayaks and tents to the luxury of a refurbished icebreaker.
July and August. At this time of year you can watch whales from the deck of a boat or the relative comfort of a land-based observation site. Nevertheless, it is possible to see these marvellous creatures in other seasons as well, especially spring. At this time of year, your mode of travel will be in a qamutik , pulled behind a snowmobile. If you would rather avoid witnessing a whale hunt, express this clearly to your guide, especially if your destination is the floe edge, a lead, or polynya.