Fundy Lobster Boat Tours

Just got back from a great tour of the Bay of Fundy or at least my little section of it! I left the quiet village of Alma around 6:15 and headed out into the bay. I couldn't have planned a better evening, there was just a gentle breeze blowing which meant no waves, which is good because it has been more years than I care to mention since I've been out on a lobster boat. 

leaving the harbour

As we left the harbour we turned to the port side of the boat (left) and travelled up the bay with Two Rivers being our destination. We travelled past Owl's Head (our Captain's favorite part of the voyage) and parallel to some amazing cliffs.

raising the trap

Captain Ryan supervises the banding of the lobsters

Our first stop was to bring in a lobster trap, now since I grew up in this area you would think that was something I would have seen by now but no, that was a first for me. I even got to band a lobster, so very cool. Then the captain showed us how a trap works and explained how and why the lobsters go in. Seems a small lobster goes in to eat the bait and then a bigger lobster will follow him and so on. No we didn't get to keep them on the way back he put the trap back into the water so his next group could repeat the lesson.

back goes the trap with a splash

From here we travelled up the Bay to Cape Enrage (voted best view in Canada by Fromers Travel Guide). The red roofs and white walls make this spot stand out atop of the cliffs. Cape Enrage offers zip lining, repelling and a gorgeous view. However it looks very different from the Bay a must see.

Up the Bay we head past seagulls, beaches, cliffs, lots of bouys and almost into Two Rivers beach but unfortunately the tides were not co-operating and we had to turn around with in eye sight of it.
Turning back towards Alma you would think would not be as interesting because we'd already seen it right? Wrong. Just the fact the the sun was coming from a different angle made everything look new! Shortly after we turned we got a glimpse of a porpoise, well everyone else got to see it I only got a glimpse because I was in the head. (What can I say it is a 2 1/2 hr trip). He arched through the waves several times much to the delight of all aboard.

Now I've always said I live in a place of breath taking beauty and with the sun starting to angle low to the horizon and just a few clouds in the beautiful blue sky, photo ops were plentiful. The sun glistening on the waves and peeking from behind the clouds made for wonderful photos. It also turned the cliffs into many different shades and made interesting shadows. By now it is starting to get a bit chilly but a light sweater is all that is needed.

Everyone got to head up to the Bridge to see how to steer the boat and try their hand at it (no worry's the First Mate was right there of course). Finally as the tide was getting low and the horizon started to turn pink, we glided in to dock, back where we started. With a flurry of activity the boat was tied to the dock and we were back on land. After a few staggered steps my land legs were back. I can't wait to do it again! I wonder if tomorrow morning is too early!

Check out their website here:

http://www.fundylobsterboattours.com/