WHALE WATCHING TRAVELER
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 whale watching in canada 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“Most whale watching tours were canceled due to rough seas. Our boat was very stable and comfortable even with the swells. Staff was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
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.”
Heated catamaran whale watching in Victoria with naturalist commentary, Strait of Juan de Fuca search, and free high-res photos included.
“This was a fabulous way to spend an afternoon. I was hoping to see Humpback Whales and Prince of Whales did not disappoint. We saw many Humpbacks and then an Orca (Janet Nielson) showed up and it was like a Christmas miracle (he's rarely seen). The crew (Megan and Janae) were informative and knowledgable and…”
Vancouver whale-watching on a covered catamaran with free photos, guaranteed sightings, heated cabins, and onboard guides from Granville Island.
“A fantastic whale watching trip. I personally loved that the whales aren’t tagged and tracked by sonar and that each tour company and other boats in the area keep an eye out for sightings and notify the others. It felt a much more ethical way of doing things, so thank you for that. The boat…”
Small-group Victoria Zodiac tour with flotation suits, expert skippers, and a whale sighting guarantee in the Salish Sea.
“Great morning out on the Pacific Ocean. Captain George is the topman, knowledgeable and informative; we saw killer whales, a humpback whale, sea lions and even a sea otter. Had a really fun time.”
Full-day whale watching from Québec City with bus comfort and expert guides, choosing boat or Zodiac for up to 13 whale species.
“A truly amazing experience once in the water! Saw four different species of whales, whereof one was the blue whale up close! The guide on the bus on the other hand barely spoke English, which is not the end of the world BUT he was terrible of telling us when to go where and what…”
Bay Bulls to Witless Bay via Iceberg Alley for puffins, seabirds, and seasonal whale sightings on a roomy 90-minute catamaran.
“Fun and informative, but very crowded. I missed a whale due to not being able to see over others' heads. Too crowded.”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island. Learn from marine guides, spot orcas and humpbacks, then unwind at the Public Market.
“Wild Whales provided a unique opportunity to explore the waters of Vancouver to find pods of whales, and experience sea life in its natural environment. We were able to see a pod of Orca and a pod of Humpback on our excursion. We also saw Porpoise and Harbor Seals. It was quite an adventure.”
3-hour covered Victoria whale watch with 360 decks and indoor warmth, naturalists spotting humpbacks and more; $136.42.
“The service was top notch and the crew was great. The issue we had was everybody on top pretty much got soaked they did tell you that there's a possibility of getting wet. Thank God my friend and I went down below. We went yesterday on August 13th and we didn't really see much whale…”
Victoria whale watching on a heated 60ft Ocean Cruiser with expert naturalists. Spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more in 3 hours.
“It was fun and very relaxing. Ali was very knowledgeable and answered any questions. Captain Ian was spectacular and made the sailing smooth and fun.”
Sail from Granville Island on a fast catamaran to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and bald eagles with free emailed photos.
“We had a great time and saw lots of wildlife! Ashley was tremendous. So knowledgeable and helpful. We saw a large pod of orca with at least one baby. We saw a humpback whale breach in the distance then followed it for a bit. Also saw seals and lots of birds. Nice boat. Very comfortable.…”
Tadoussac whale watching in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park with bilingual naturalists, boat or Zodiac, and a whale guarantee.
“Excellent tour! Nice boat, friendly staff and we could see several belugas, whales and seals. I would definitely recommend it.”
3-hour Victoria whale watching on a covered boat with marine naturalists, hot drinks, indoor/outdoor viewing, and a photo package.
“Jake and Sophia were great guides, and gave us a funny, laidback trip with a lot of informations too. We were very lucky and managed to see a lot of humpbacks in full activity!”
Day trip whale watching from Québec City to Baie-Sainte-Catherine by bus. Choose AML big boat for comfort or Zodiac for close-up views.
“Amazing experience, beautiful scenery, and lots of whales, seals, and loons. My guide was excellent, and gave a wonderful bilingual tour of the region and the history of the cote nord du Québec.”
Guided whale cruise from Victoria in the Salish Sea with heated cabin, sundecks, marine naturalists, and free high-res photos.
“our guide had an inspirational way to explain whales behavior an lives.”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
