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“very knowledgeable staff shame they were not fully appreciated at the end of the trip.what more people expect i cannot imagine maybe none of them work in a service industry,wish i lived nearby i would go 2/3 times a year”
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with free photos. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals in about 5 hours.
“What a fantastic tour. We saw Orcas, Humpback Whales and Harbour Seals. The guides were really informative and helpful when we had questions. Highly recommend this tour it was the highlight of my trip to Vancouver.”
Warm catamaran whale watching in Victoria, with free high-resolution photos and marine-naturalist commentary in the Salish Sea.
“It was a fantastic day. I lost track of how many whales we saw. The crew was professional and informative. It was a wonderful experience.”
3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with naturalist guides. Orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, and free return if none.
“It was beautiful. We saw two orcas and plenty of seals. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the boat was very nice.”
Covered Vancouver whale-watching on a heated catamaran with free photo package, live commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“the boat, staff and commentary were excellent. would highly recommend”
Scan for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles on a 3–5 hour half-day cruise from Vancouver, with strong odds and standout scenery.
“We saw 2 types of whales at 2 separate locations. The crew was great. The ride was safe and ppretty smooth.”
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with flotation suits, whale sighting guarantee, and close-up orcas and humpbacks.
“So much fun! Exhilarating! Sorry can’t rambler guides name😬but she was very nice and kept us informed at all times. It was a bit windy and so choppy,but she handled with ease and even made it fun. The six young ladies from Ireland had a blast and it was infectious. Saw whales, otter, and seals…”
Full-day whale watching from Québec City with bus comfort and a choice of boat or Zodiac on Saguenay Fjord waters.
“Amazing trip out on the zodiac! The guide was super knowledgeable and the weather was incredible. We were lucky to see plenty of beluga and humpback whales! A once in a lifetime experience!”
Catamaran wildlife cruise from St. John’s to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve: puffins, whales, seabirds, and Iceberg Alley scenery.
“Easy to get to with a little shop to buy souvenirs as well as drinks and some snacks. Wonderful crew who sang songs and gave lots of information. We didn’t see whales but they tried. Once out to sea it’s cold and windy as expected even though it was a hot sunny day. Take a…”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island with a marine biologist. Flexible timing and chances at orcas in the Salish Sea.
“Excellent naturalist provided tons of interesting information. Saw whales and sea lions. Only drawback was that it was pouring rain, but we were happy we went.”
See orcas and humpbacks from a small 12-passenger zodiac in Victoria, with flotation suits, hydrophones, and a whale guarantee.
“Amazing experience! We saw roughly 10 humpback whales, including some doing their iconic breach above the surface multiple times. We also got a unique opportunity to see one of the humpbacks during a feeding frenzy on a school of fish while hundreds of birds were trying to get the scraps. Lastly we did see two…”
A 2-hour guided boat tour from Bay Bulls around Witless Bay, packed with seabirds and a real shot at whales and dolphins.
“Family owned and run tour. Great commentary about the various birds and sea creatures we saw. Crew sang some local songs and a few passengers opted to get “Screeched”. Highly recommend (thousands of puffins).”
Victoria whale watching from a covered boat with warm indoor space, 360° deck views, and marine naturalists. About 3 hours.
“We saw a lot of hump back whales !!! Gordon and Briar did an outstanding job of finding them. Briar did a great job informing us about marine life, whales and the eco systems! It was very interesting and informative!”
Ride a heated 60ft cruiser out of Victoria to spot orcas, humpbacks, and sea life in the Salish Sea, with naturalists and hot drinks.
“The experience was super well organized with amazing staff! We saw a humpback whale and two orca whales.”
Two-hour heated-cabin whale and seabird cruise from St. John’s to Cape Spear, with top-notch crew for $112.65.
“Excellent tour guides, beautiful views. No whales or puffins as it's not the right season, but we really enjoyed our time.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
