THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 15 whale watching trips travellers rate most highly, from the grey-whale lagoons of Baja and the Maui humpback nursery to the sperm whales of Kaikoura and the blue whales off Sri Lanka. Every ocean and every season, gathered in one place.
No-chase whale watching on a luxury eco-yacht from Los Cristianos, with a swim stop and Cave of Love visit. 90 minutes.
Most Popular“Very nice and we were lucky to see the dolphins and pilot whales! Lots of them!”
Juneau whale watching with cruise-terminal pickup, heated cabins, outdoor decks, and guaranteed humpback sightings on a 3.5-hour trip.
“First time to take on this adventure to find hump backed whale ....great experience as the 3 crews Captain Delton, crew members Kacie and Nate are experienced, knowledgeable and very entertaining. We saw the whales immediately arriving the destination and was greeted with air blowing whales showing their tails. VERY EXCITING.”
Half-day Juneau glacier views and a wildlife cruise with guaranteed humpbacks, plus local guides and warm boat comfort.
“Glacier wasn’t as exciting as I had hoped but we got to see 4 different whales on our tour. Boat captain and guide was very interesting since he knew so much about the whales.”
Half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalists and a free wildlife photo package.
“Despite the poor weather in Vancouver the trip went ahead and we were taken on a route that predominantly avoided the rain. The crew / guides were excellent with a special mention of Jill and Luke who were looking after the upper deck. We were very fortunate to come across a feeding family of Orcas…”
High-speed whale watching from Gloucester to Stellwagen Bank for humpbacks, fin whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with a naturalist.
“It was an amazing experience. The staff was incredible and very passionate about their jobs. I would definitely do it again snd refer my friends.”
Tromsø whale watching on a hybrid-electric silent catamaran: orcas, humpbacks, fins and more, with heated lounges and expert guides.
“it was amazing, very very kind and polite staff who were very informative and helpful!”
Whale and dolphin watching off Ponta Delgada with a marine biologist guide, catamaran or Zodiac options, plus a backup tour.
“This was a wonderful first activity on my holiday to São Miguel. The weather was great and we did see some cetacean species out at sea. It was such a thrill to see the whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. The guides were very informative and knowledgable and I learned a few things that…”
Costa Adeje catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón with free drinks, strict wildlife rules, and a 3-hour option for snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“We had a lovely day, we booked the 2h tour, our guides were very friendly and helpful, made sure that everybody was okay during the tour. Saw lots of pilot whales 🐳😊. I would definitely recommend to book this tour if you are in Tenerife for a couple of days.”
3.5-hour whale watch from Boston’s Long Wharf with New England Aquarium naturalists and fast-boat views of humpbacks, fins, minke.
“Amazing ride with lots of Whales! Great info from team about whales and sea life”
Akureyri’s 3-hour Eyjafjord whale cruise on a fast, heated boat. Humpback spotting, thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
“Excellent experience. Boat was comfortable and well equipped. Guide entertained us all the way. Highlight was obviously seeing the two resident humpback whales. Only slight hiccup was the 15 minute walk to different port as the tourist dock was iced over. We could have been informed slightly earlier as I assume it’s been like that…”
Azores zodiac whale tour with a marine biologist and a volcanic islet loop near Vila Franca do Campo, with a sighting guarantee.
“Stephanie and Daniel were so amazing explaining everything and took time for us to observe the dolphins and whales. They went carefully around the whale and at the end of the journey the whale came closer to our boat!!! The best experience on wildlife watching - show how professional they are on the field. Hope…”
Reykjavik whale watching on the Amelia Rose yacht: 3 hours in Faxafloi Bay to spot humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and more.
“Amazing! Beautiful landscape, many birds and if course we saw the humpback and the minke whales. Thank you to the crew and the team for providing interesting facts about birds and whales. Unforgettable experience!”
Kaikōura sperm whale watching by catamaran with live commentary, a strong sighting success rate, and an 80% refund guarantee.
“Amazing afternoon on the water lot of dolphins and 1 whale lovely staff and great boat would recommend”
3-hour Tenerife catamaran with whale and dolphin spotting, hotel transfer, and buffet tapas plus drinks, swim time, and photo chances.
“Good communication ahead of the trip. Lovely boat, very small numbers. Friendly staff. Nice Prosecco :) Most importantly, so many pilot whales, which made for a magical experience. Only (very minor) criticism is it would be nice to have a couple more vegetarian options on the buffet but the food was a bonus not the…”
Join Elding for a 3-hour Reykjavik whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay with warm gear, expert guide, and a free return if no sightings.
“We had around three hours in the bay and located a pair of humpback whales early on. The tour guide was a marine biologist and gave us excellent commentary. It was also good that the boat respected the whales and did not spend the whole trip following them around”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
