Fantastic experience. Went on the VIP Zodiac tour....

Fantastic experience. Went on the VIP Zodiac tour. You don't just putter around nearby, they take you pretty far out for a good 2.5 hrs.

You will be given a very fetching and flattering survival suit to wear, so check in when they tell you to as there is a bit of hit or miss getting sized and then pulling on the suit. You will appreciate this suit more when you get to open water.

Sunscreen on your face, ears and neck is HIGHLY recommended. Don't bring a big bag or purse or backpack as there is nowhere ideal to stash it.

Our guide that day was very knowledgeable and in addition to spotting seals, porpoises and some whales, there was also some sightseeing as he pointed out interesting landmarks.

Take a camera if you want but the pictures you get will be nowhere near as good as what you're seeing so be sure you try to enjoy the experience in real time without a camera or phone in front of your face.

There is also the parts where your guide turns off the boat's engines while we wait for a whale to surface. It was the first time I had been on the Bay of Fundy without hearing an engine. It was so quiet. How often can you experience that? We could even hear the blowhole when a whale surfaced. I mean... COME ON!

Also there is hot chocolate and a soft ginger cookie.

Worth every penny. There aren't many better ways to spend an afternoon.