WHALE WATCHING TRAVELER
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 whale watching trips travellers head out on most, from Tenerife’s year-round residents and the Maui humpback nursery to Iceland’s feeding grounds, Alaska’s bubble-net hunters and the sperm whales off Kaikoura. Every ocean, side by side.
A 90-minute ethical whale and dolphin watch on Tenerife’s eco-yacht, plus a swim stop and a visit to the Cave of Love.
Most Popular“Great activity friendly staff woild highly recommended”
Juneau whale watching with guaranteed humpbacks, heated boat comfort, and cruise-friendly roundtrip pickup from Auke Bay.
“I was nervous to take this tour during our stop over in Juneau on a cruise. I was afraid maybe they wouldn't get us back on time. They did pick us up on time and get us back in plenty of time to make our boarding. We saw lots of whales and everyone was super…”
Half-day Juneau tour pairing Mendenhall Glacier viewing with a warm, wildlife-focused whale cruise, with easy port transfers and guaranteed whales.
“Nate, Monica and Greg were amazing and very knowledgeable about the Southeast Alaska area, Juneau! Would definitely recommend this tour!”
Vancouver half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalist narration, free photos, and hot drinks.
“Whales pretty much guaranteed , comfortable ship, great crew, lovely views, duration worked well as did location.”
Fast Gloucester whale watching on the Hurricane II to Stellwagen Bank with a naturalist, heated cabin, and real time for whale viewing.
“Had a fabulous time! The whales put on a sweet show for us! The weather stayed friendly and sunny. The sea was wonderful and the trip guides did a great job. Thanks to all.”
Tromsø hybrid-electric whale watching by silent catamaran, with a strong shot at orcas and other Arctic whales plus warm indoor comfort.
“The Guides were extremely knowledgeable and kept the journey interesting and fun, full of facts. The boat was also comfortable with good access to food and drinks. We were able to see several pods of orcas and humpback whales so we're extremely lucky in fantastic surroundings. Couldn't recommend this trip enough.”
Sail from Puerto Colón on a catamaran for near-guaranteed pilot whale and dolphin sightings, plus free drinks and optional snorkeling.
“We had a lovely day, we booked the 2h tour, our guides were very friendly and helpful, made sure that everybody was okay during the tour. Saw lots of pilot whales 🐳😊. I would definitely recommend to book this tour if you are in Tenerife for a couple of days.”
Boston Harbor whale watch cruise with aquarium naturalists, high-speed comfort, and real odds to spot humpbacks, fins, minkes, and dolphins.
“It was a great time. We saw Minke whales, Humpback whales, and a large Basking shark. It was a great experience at a value.”
Cruise off Reykjavík on the Amelia Rose yacht for a 3-hour whale-watching sail with expert guidance, warm blankets, and panoramic decks.
“The boat was stunning and comfortable and the views from 3 decks amazing and we saw whales 🥳”
Kaikōura sperm whale cruise on a speedy catamaran with live commentary, possible whale sightings, and an 80% no-whale refund.
“Our trip with Whale Watch Kaikoura was genuinely one of the most incredible wildlife experiences we’ve ever had. From the very start, the crew were outstanding - incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experts at what they do. What really stood out was how agile and responsive the entire operation was. They were constantly communicating, tracking activity,…”
Reykjavik whale watching with marine-biologist guides, warm overalls, WiFi onboard, and a free return if whales or dolphins don’t show.
“What a trip! Wrap up warm and expect nothing and hope for the best! We saw a Humpback and it was magical. Sadly didnt see anything else but what a trip.”
Eye-level humpback whale or dolphin watching from Lahaina on a small zodiac raft, with marine guide narration and hydrophone whale songs.
“The experience was amazing, and the staff was fantastic. The location was a little hard to find due to not knowing what the company was called. I encourage anyone going to arrive super early to account for parking as it is limited. I highly recommend this activity! I plan to go again in the future.”
Sail the America replica in San Diego for a 4-hour whale watch with expert narration, onboard snacks, and a sighting guarantee.
“Amazing time on the water! We saw two groups of grey whales, sea lions, dolphins and learned a lot from the crew. Recommend!”
5-hour whale-watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with live guidance, free photos, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Amazing! Staff were all very knowledgeable and we got to see so many amazing things.”
Heated catamaran whale watching in Victoria with naturalist commentary, Strait of Juan de Fuca search, and free high-res photos included.
“It was a fantastic day. I lost track of how many whales we saw. The crew was professional and informative. It was a wonderful experience.”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
