We have regulations that we have to follow when viewing the whales. These regulations apply to everyone, not just the commercial operators. The big thing is distance from the whales (200 yards, laterally) and speed (7 knots when within a half mile); there are also some distance regulations from shore in different areas.
Sometimes that distance doesn't really show off the size of these animals. The boat I drive most often is around 32' long. The big males can be bigger than that. Here is a graphic that shows a size comparison to the average human...
They are impressive.
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