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“Exciting tour with great guides. We saw quite a few whales as well as other wildlife like sea lions, seals and even a sea eagle. The guides provides very interesting information on the animals. Enjoyed the tour very much!”
5-hour whale-watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with live guidance, free photos, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Great except for the rain. Guides were friendly and very knowledgeable about the marine life.”
Vancouver whale-watching on a covered catamaran with free photos, guaranteed sightings, heated cabins, and onboard guides from Granville Island.
“Great ride to look for whales, also saw a bald eagle and several seals. I loved that the crew identified the specific whales we were seeing in real time and had someone narrating in each portion of the ship so we knew what was happening. Lots of places on the boat to get away from…”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island. Learn from marine guides, spot orcas and humpbacks, then unwind at the Public Market.
“This was well organised and really was a most incredible trip. We had a close encounter with a curious humpback. A memory that will last forever”
Sail from Granville Island on a fast catamaran to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and bald eagles with free emailed photos.
“I am not sure how this company gets away with calling this a sunset cruise when you don’t get to see the sunset on the boat. The ticket indicated that the tour would be five hours, but it returned in 3 1/2 hours which was one hour before the 8 PM sunset In addition to…”
Whale watching from Richmond, Vancouver: 3–5 hr naturalist cruise for orcas, humpbacks, and seals, with jackets, snacks, and a guarantee.
“It was great. Perhaps we could have been told what we might be able to see ( what type of whales to look for). We had several sightings of humpbacks but no orcas. I also felt it was a bit long for my young grandchildren; they don’t like to sit still much. They loved the…”
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.
“Great, we have seen killer whales and hump back whales.”
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.
“We had the great fortune to see many Orcas, even close up as well as a few Humpback whales. The Naturalist, Grace, was enthusiastic and informative. Additionally we saw a Sea Lion and many Harbor Seals. Our only preference would have been to go a little slower on the boat ride as the speed seemed…”
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.
“Great captain! And Britt was very knowledgeable! We saw multiple pods. They truly did what it took to provide a fantastic afternoon.”
High-speed Zodiac whale watching from Granville Island with a marine naturalist, open-air 360° views, and safety gear included.
“extra!!!!!”
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