Five Star Whale Watching follows respectable whale & wildlife viewing practices. We adhere to a strict set of regulations set out by the whale watching network (PWWA) of which we are a part of, and by US and Canadian regulatory authorities. The guidelines stipulate that all vessels must maintain a distance of at least 100 meters from the whales in Canadian waters, and 200m from orcas. In American waters, it is 100 yards for any whale except orcas, from which vessels must maintain a distance of 200 yards.