VANCOUVER ISLAND · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 12 vancouver island whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Half-day whale watching from Telegraph Cove in Johnstone Strait, with live narration, a free wildlife photo package, and family-friendly fun.
Most Popular“Seeing the whales and all the wildlife the staff were very informative. Had a great time.I would go again.”
Zodiac whale watching from Telegraph Cove in a small group, with live guide commentary and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Fantastic Tour in all Aspects absolutely recommended. Great Guide, boat, friendly Staff. Best wahle Tour I ever had.”
Small-group open-boat whale watching from Nanaimo with warm anti-exposure suits, expert naturalists, and a conservation focus.
“Loved the knowledge of the crew…fun ride and saw 5 Humpback whales. It was amazing, thank you all for a great adventure.”
A 4-hour Salish Sea whale watching tour from Campbell River with a small group, indoor cabin comfort, and local First Nations culture.
“The crew was good. Safety was on the top of the list. The tour guide was great she was knowledgeable and a pleasant person. She made our fun. We saw three killer whales and learned about tribal culture. Worth the drive from Victoria to take this tour.”
Nanaimo whale watching on the semi-covered Kula boat: guaranteed sightings, one full hour on whales, and conservation learning in comfort.
“This was an excellent tour. The staff was amazing and safety was front and centre. We saw 4 pods of orcas. They were very knowledgeable and told us the names and the antics of some of the whales. It was a day we will always remember. We ended the day meeting some sea lions also.…”
6-hour small-group whale watching from Campbell River with a naturalist, float suits, lunch on shore, and possible eagle sightings.
“Absolutely amazing in all areas!!!! Recommend it to all our family and friends! The eagles were breathtaking I. Their numbers and magnificence❤️”
Watch sea otters and whales off Port Hardy on a small boat, with flotation suits, lunch, and coffee in about 5.5 hours.
“The team is great, competent and friendly and the equipment/facilities are high quality.”
Six-hour zodiac whale and wildlife tour from Campbell River with lunch, coffee, and a floater suit, plus open-boat views.
“Our tour guide/boat captain, Becca. was very knowledgeable & interested that her passengers had a great experience We saw whales, porpoises, tide pools & had a magical experience with hundreds (?) of eagles fishing.”
6-hour Campbell River whale watching with lunch on the water, small-group guides, and respectful wildlife viewing.
“Great day out with Benji captaining powerful open air Rib. It is the expertise of the area, and timings of tides and coms with other tour boats that can make the difference I what you see. Benji, with his high energy & optimistic approach made the 6 hours fly by as well as providing knowledge…”
Campbell River whale watching on a Zodiac in about 4 hours. Orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, bears, and more with Eagle Eye Adventures.
“We tried to book online and had no success. Went to the office at 8:30 am and met a very friendly receptionist. We mentioned we tried booking online, and the receptionist asked us to wait a minute. She came back to us and was able to book on the first tour if we wanted to…”
Zodiac whale and wildlife tour from Campbell River with survival suits, lunch, and 7–8 hours on the water.
“We have had an amazing full day tour with our guide Jarek. He was very enthusiastic about the many Orca's and other wildlife we saw, with lots of funfacts and info.”
Kayak the Discovery Islands from Campbell River, then hunt for whales and dolphins on a heated Wild 1 boat with lunch included.
“Well organised and nice tour. Captain Martin and Kayak Manager Steve, were very well prepared and always friendly and helpful. The lunch on board was really good as were all the snacks served. Very nice 3 hours kayaking in absolute peace! The only downside of the Tour was not seeing the sea lions and eagles…”
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