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THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE

15 Whale Watching Tours Around the World

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.

15 Whale Watching Tours Around the World

Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming - Eco-ethical whale watching: what no-chase means on the water
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Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching - Auke Bay Harbor: where the real time on the water happens
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

2.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Juneau whale watching with cruise-terminal pickup, heated cabins, outdoor decks, and guaranteed humpback sightings on a 3.5-hour trip.

5.0

“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.”

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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier - Walkways, Platforms, and the Nugget Falls Question
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

3.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Half-day Juneau glacier views and a wildlife cruise with guaranteed humpbacks, plus local guides and warm boat comfort.

5.0

“Great tour at the Mendenhall glacier visitor center and picturesque hike around. Our bus driver was very knowledgeable about the area and gave great advice on food and shopping in Juneau. The boat trip was also manned by local experts and very fun seeing multiple whales and sea lions. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The Wildlife Hunt: how the time actually plays out
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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalists and a free wildlife photo package.

5.0

“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!”

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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester - The Hurricane II: what makes the boat a whale-watching tool
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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

5.Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

High-speed whale watching from Gloucester to Stellwagen Bank for humpbacks, fin whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with a naturalist.

5.0

“This experience was gifted to us as we had always wanted to do a Whale Watch. This exceeded our expectations and hopes.”

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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - A long Arctic day: 7–9 hours that depends on the whales
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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - Choosing between catamaran comfort and Zodiac thrills
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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

7.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

Whale and dolphin watching off Ponta Delgada with a marine biologist guide, catamaran or Zodiac options, plus a backup tour.

4.7

“Mind-blowing! we had our fingers crossed we would get a few sightings of whales or dolphins, but we had different types of dolphins swimming alongside the boat and we saw two types of whales, with a sperm whale coming really close to the boat, incredible! Our guide and skipper were very friendly and knowledgeable, we…”

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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks - Onboard vibe: small capacity, catamaran comfort, and crew control
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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - The Harbor Warm-Up: Castle Island and Boston Harbor Islands Pass-By
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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship - The boat ride: Oddeyrarbót pier, high-speed comfort, and real viewing space
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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

10.Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

Akureyri’s 3-hour Eyjafjord whale cruise on a fast, heated boat. Humpback spotting, thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.

4.6

“Breathtaking experience! After sailing for a little over an hour we were very lucky to come across a pair of male humpback whales who put on an incredible display, including breaching twice. The guides on the ship were excellent and provided lots of information about what we were seeing. The facilities on the ship were…”

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Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist - The zodiac RIB ride: suits, life vests, and a view-first layout
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Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

11.Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

Azores zodiac whale tour with a marine biologist and a volcanic islet loop near Vila Franca do Campo, with a sighting guarantee.

4.7

“we were really spoiled with the whales lottery and the weather. But even without that, just the ambiance in the boat. the excitement, our GREAT guides and the view would of make it worth every penny. I definitely recommend and would even do that tour again personally.”

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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht - Old Harbor check-in: how to get on the boat without stress
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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

12.Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

Reykjavik whale watching on the Amelia Rose yacht: 3 hours in Faxafloi Bay to spot humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and more.

4.5

“Good instructions and easy booking system. Very helpful even when we wanted to book on two more people the same morning. lovely boat. We saw humpback Wales 10 minutes after leaving the harbour. It was a wonderful experience and definately worth the money. Plenty of space on three different viewing decks and a lovely indoor…”

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Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat - Speedy catamarans: comfort, speed, and what to expect on deck
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Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

13.Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikōura sperm whale watching by catamaran with live commentary, a strong sighting success rate, and an 80% refund guarantee.

4.5

“Not the nicest of days but got to see Sperm and Humpback Whales, a pod of Dusky Dolphins along with many seabirds including Albatross. Between sightings there were some good videos and a excellent commentary.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet - On board comfort: where you’ll actually want to stand or sit
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik - Getting deck-ready: overalls, rain gear, and how to dress anyway
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The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

15.The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

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.

4.5

“Absolutely loved the experience, wrap up warm! We saw Banana the humpback whale and an assortment of seabirds including puffins. After observing banana for a while we went in search of other sightings but couldn’t locate any so returned to watch banana for a little while longer. Crew were very mindful of the code of…”

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