VANCOUVER · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 vancouver 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.
Vancouver half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalist narration, free photos, and hot drinks.
Most Popular“Great experience seeing humpback whales close to Vancouver city. Engaging and knowledgeable crew help put in context the behaviors of the whales”
5-hour whale-watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with live guidance, free photos, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Best whale watching tour that I have done, so much activity I didn’t know where to point my camera, great crew, very friendly”
Vancouver whale-watching on a covered catamaran with free photos, guaranteed sightings, heated cabins, and onboard guides from Granville Island.
“Whale watching, excellent commentary throughout. Lucky enough to see 3 Orcas and one Grey Whale which was unexpected. The best trip we have ever done, great value for money , highly recommend”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island. Learn from marine guides, spot orcas and humpbacks, then unwind at the Public Market.
“Not what I was expected! We enjoyed the surfing and the other wildlife creatures, but we didn’t got a chance to see whales much!”
Sail from Granville Island on a fast catamaran to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and bald eagles with free emailed photos.
“Excellent experience. We saw so many whales! Guides were very knowledgeable. We even turned around when there was a report of a humpback as we were heading back to the city.”
Whale watching from Richmond, Vancouver: 3–5 hr naturalist cruise for orcas, humpbacks, and seals, with jackets, snacks, and a guarantee.
“James was a fantastic naturalist answering every question with great care.”
Open-air Eagle Eyes whale cruise from Granville Island with a marine naturalist, 360° viewing, anti-exposure suits, and close-approach rules.
“Amazing trip! Whales came right up to us and played around the boat for at least 20 minutes. It was a once in a lifetime experience for sure!”
Seaplane to Victoria plus a 3-hour whale watch in the Salish Sea for a shot at Southern Resident orcas and other wildlife.
“Bring sunscreen. The sea plane trip out and back was exciting. The inflatable zodiac boat trip was enjoyable and our skipper knowledgeable. We saw a number of orcas with calves close by, and a couple of humpback whales a fair distance away.”
Fly Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, then spot whales on a 3-hour Zodiac or covered-boat tour before returning to Vancouver.
“It was a fantastic day- seaplane ride was great. Lots to look at on the way to Vancouver Island and a great experience if you’ve never been on one before. The Whale watching was amazing. We didn’t see any Orcas but instead several humpbacks one of which came right up to the boat. The captain…”
Small zodiac whale watching from Vancouver in a 12-passenger open boat, with a professional guide and mustang suit, plus a whale guarantee.
“They promised whales watching. And of course you will have! Even saw orcas! Good guide!”
4-hour whale watching from Steveston in Vancouver. Search for orcas and humpbacks, plus seals and birds, with snacks and great guides.
“Just let you surprise and it will be a great experience. Enjoy the sea, the wind and the rest will follow. Thanks to the well prepared team of Seabreeze Adventure, who gave us a very good inside view to the nature and the sealife and gave us the feeling that there will be whales to…”
Open-air Eagle Eyes catamaran from Granville Island for 3–5 hours of Salish Sea whale watching with a marine naturalist.
“All great :)”
Sail from Granville Island on a semi-covered catamaran to spot orcas and humpbacks, guided by a marine naturalist.
“Avevamo paura che 3-5 ore di tour sarebbero state troppo lunghe e noiose. Nonostante si tratti sicuramente di un’attività dove è necessaria un po di pazienza, non essendo in uno zoo, ci siamo ricreduti! Il tour è stato molto divertente e interessante, anche grazie alla simpatica e disponibile naturalista Julia che ci ha raccontato aneddoti…”
Small-group partly-sheltered whale watching from Granville Island in Vancouver, with expert guides and a real shot at humpbacks and orcas.
“Excellent experience. Saw many humpback whales. Lots of fin slapping and breaching. Nicole did a great job of explaining whale behavior and migration patterns”
High-speed Zodiac whale watching from Granville Island with a marine naturalist, open-air 360° views, and safety gear included.
“J’aurais bien aimé y participer mais j’ai été malade et le suis encore et je n’ai pas pu y aller. J’aurais aimé un remboursement mais on ne me l’a pas accordé.”
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