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“The guides were really thorough and we got to see both dolphins and whales ! :)”
Juneau whale watching with cruise-terminal pickup, heated cabins, outdoor decks, and guaranteed humpback sightings on a 3.5-hour trip.
“The tour guaranteed whale sightings and we saw whales! Fortunately for the whales (for unfortunately for us), they weren't so close, but it was still an experience to know these magnificent creatures were swimming in the same waters. The guides were knowledgeable and seemed dedicated to the safety of the whales. One of the most…”
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.
“The most phenomenal day! The crew were superb. Full of passion for sea life. They were knowledgeable about which whales we saw. Some great stories about zigzag and her calf’s. Our boat was held hostage by two humpback whales who were showing off, diving and playing with each other. They were so close to us…”
High-speed whale watching from Gloucester to Stellwagen Bank for humpbacks, fin whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with a naturalist.
“We had a wonderful time ! They did a great job finding whales and then getting us over to see them! The only thing we would recommend is more speakers. The Naturalist was very knowledgeable but we couldn’t hear her. Also, maybe a little better communication on the whole process, what was going to be…”
Tromsø whale watching on a hybrid-electric silent catamaran: orcas, humpbacks, fins and more, with heated lounges and expert guides.
“Everything was explained clearly and we were made to feel welcome. Felt very relaxed on the boat and we had plenty of refreshments if we needed it. More importantly, we got to seem some whales 😀”
Whale and dolphin watching off Ponta Delgada with a marine biologist guide, catamaran or Zodiac options, plus a backup tour.
“Absolutely loved it! The guides were extremley respectful towards the animals and tried their best to show us as many animals as possible. We saw three species in total and it was such a surreal and also informative experience!”
Costa Adeje catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón with free drinks, strict wildlife rules, and a 3-hour option for snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“Saw pilot whales in their natural habitat. The crew was very respectful and careful not to disturb them. Overall great experience.”
3.5-hour whale watch from Boston’s Long Wharf with New England Aquarium naturalists and fast-boat views of humpbacks, fins, minke.
“Great boat, great people! Saw whales and even a seal!”
Akureyri’s 3-hour Eyjafjord whale cruise on a fast, heated boat. Humpback spotting, thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
“The whale watching trip was great, extremely well run, we saw a humpback whale and the stayed around the feeding site so that we had several occasions to see the whale each time it surfaced. The guide was very knowledgeable and on the return she spotted 2 orcas so they stoped the boat again so…”
Azores zodiac whale tour with a marine biologist and a volcanic islet loop near Vila Franca do Campo, with a sighting guarantee.
“Enjoyed it very much. Our guide was very enthusiastic. We saw a sperm whale, pilot whales, and white spotted dolphins. Great trip”
Reykjavik whale watching on the Amelia Rose yacht: 3 hours in Faxafloi Bay to spot humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and more.
“We had sightings, but the guide could not always be heard very well, had to ask a couple of ti.es to turn the volume up. other than that, a great tour”
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.
“Great tour on a beautiful day with so many pilot whales. The crew were also so hospitable, accomodating and helpful!”
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.
“was great seeing the Whales, staff friendly. My only criticism is the whole trip was 2 hrs, so not much value for money when advertised as 3hrs and other companies was still out as we started back.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
