THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 15 whale watching in canada travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalists and a free wildlife photo package.
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!”
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with free photos. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals in about 5 hours.
“Just returned from our whale watching trip….excellent from start to finish we saw 8 humpback whales and four families of orcas as well as sea lions!! Ashley our guide was fun, knowledgeable and very passionate about the wildlife, would highly recommend this trip!”
Warm catamaran whale watching in Victoria, with free high-resolution photos and marine-naturalist commentary in the Salish Sea.
“The best in town. Very friendly helpful staff, well educated and knowledgeable. Say tell you everything about the whale families, even know their names”
3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with naturalist guides. Orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, and free return if none.
“Great trip. We saw Orcas, humpbacks,harbor seals, sea lions, California seals and a bald eagle!! The captain knew where to to find the animals.”
Covered Vancouver whale-watching on a heated catamaran with free photo package, live commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“amazing staff, really friendly and knowledgeable. seen lots of whales”
Scan for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles on a 3–5 hour half-day cruise from Vancouver, with strong odds and standout scenery.
“Great relaxing day! Saw a lot of wildlife! If I had one complaint it would be that the top deck only allowed 12 people and there were at least 10 that camped out the entire time which made it difficult for anyone else to go up. Our tour guide was great very knowledgeable and we…”
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with flotation suits, whale sighting guarantee, and close-up orcas and humpbacks.
“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 a choice of boat or Zodiac on Saguenay Fjord waters.
“The trip was good and smooth. I liked it and the kids as well. The bus and guide were excellent and helpful. We took a Zodiac boat and had a great experience with Captain Luke. We saw several whales, seals, and landscapes.”
Catamaran wildlife cruise from St. John’s to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve: puffins, whales, seabirds, and Iceberg Alley scenery.
“We had a great time .. even though we didn't see any whales. The weather was beautiful... calm water.”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island with a marine biologist. Flexible timing and chances at orcas in the Salish Sea.
“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!”
See orcas and humpbacks from a small 12-passenger zodiac in Victoria, with flotation suits, hydrophones, and a whale guarantee.
“Great tour out in the water. Saw (several) humpback whales, seals, bald eagles and a sea otter. Really a pleasant morning! Highly recommended!”
A 2-hour guided boat tour from Bay Bulls around Witless Bay, packed with seabirds and a real shot at whales and dolphins.
“Wear warm clothing. Well organized. All the crew were accommodating and very helpful. Entertainment was fantastic with interaction from the passengers. Information provided on the puffins and other birds was very informative. Totally enjoyed this experience.”
Victoria whale watching from a covered boat with warm indoor space, 360° deck views, and marine naturalists. About 3 hours.
“Amazing experience with great explanation by marine biologists. We had the chance to add see the full tail of the humpback whale, multiple killer whales, sea lions! It's great that the guide also take the pictures and will send them for free. So we can full appreciate without taking pictures. We left around 2 pm…”
Ride a heated 60ft cruiser out of Victoria to spot orcas, humpbacks, and sea life in the Salish Sea, with naturalists and hot drinks.
“We had an awesome time, our grandchildren just loved the experience , we will definitely do it again. We were really impressed with Katie's knowledge of ocean life, and Aly’ s care for every one on board, both the girls were very professional, and of course so was the captain.”
Two-hour heated-cabin whale and seabird cruise from St. John’s to Cape Spear, with top-notch crew for $112.65.
“Great experience with 8 friends! Mid-Sept so we didn’t see whales or puffins. But did see a lot of birds inc a bald eagle and marine life. Fantastic captain and crew who kept us safe and entertained. Relaxing and scenic.Shout out to Glen who was funny and engaging. Would highly recommend.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
