I think the crew must spend their spare time training whales. (-; I am partial to the smaller, more intimate tours and this fit the bill. The crew was awesome. Very informative and knowledgeable. The seas were rough, so no swimming and the trip had to be cut short an hour. We were refunded a portion of the fee to offset, but the whale experience was worth every every penny without it. As an added bonus they even had an underwater microphone and we could hear the whales singing. Highly recommend this tour, but remember, this is a small tour with a crew of 2. Snorkel gear, light snacks and beverages were provided.