VANCOUVER ISLAND · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 vancouver island whale watching tours 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.
3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with naturalist guides. Orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, and free return if none.
Most Popular“We had a great time on the tour. Was able to see a pod of orcas and watch them for about 30-40 minutes.”
Small private half-day whale watching from Cowichan Bay with an expert captain-naturalist, tight wildlife sightings, and helpful photography.
“Super fun, educational, and friendly trip! Our guide was great to speak to and learn from. Would definitely do this again if I’m ever lucky enough to come to CA again in the future.”
Half-day whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live commentary, included wildlife photo package, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“We went in a Zodiac rather than the bigger boat, and getting into the red float suits already made this trip special for us and our two grandsons. Our skipper, Andy, was obviously experienced and shared some memories of growing up in Alert Bay as an Indigenous person. For almost an hour we searched in…”
Zodiac whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island, small-group 12-guest trips with live commentary and a whale guarantee.
“Scottie prima reisleider, heel veel walvissen, dolfijnen en bruinvissen gezien. Ook de prachtige omgeving is alleen al de moeite waard”
Victoria sunset whale-watching cruise with warm gear, onboard restrooms, live naturalist commentary, and a free return if no whales.
“This boat is super smooth and fast. The naturalist on board was super knowledgeable. The team was friendly and polite. We saw a few humpbacks as well as some other wildlife”
Small-group open-boat whale watching in Nanaimo with warm anti-exposure suits, expert marine naturalists, and an hour of real sightings.
“Organize, timely, efficient, love the zodiac boat, and our captain and second mate were fantastic! Check-in was easy, waterproof suits were so great, zodiac boat was amazing, and we saw humpback whales, and orcas!”
A small-group 4-hour Zodiac whale and wildlife cruise from Campbell River, with a floater suit, light snacks, and chances to see whales.
“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”
Campbell River Salish Sea whale watching on a custom boat with indoor seating, deck views, and First Nations culture—4 hours.
“Very enjoyable whale watching and other sea animals ; great boat with indoor seating compared to Zodiak tours where you out in the weather the entire trip”
Covered 4-hour whale watching from Campbell River with a covered boat, snacks, and a scenic pass by Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island.
“During our trip in Cana we booked this whale watching via viator . After this experience we checked the creditcard account and then we became aware that he price was in English pounds and not in Canadian dollars !!! Booking via viator was 25% higher then booking direct by the organisation.”
Nanaimo whale watching on a 12-passenger semi-covered boat with guaranteed sightings, onboard wildlife science, and a BC orca conservation talk.
“Many encounters with humpback whales who exhibited all behaviors we wanted to see. This experience exceeded all our expectations. Ally and Rodrigo were spectacular hosts.”
6-hour small-group whale watching from Campbell River with floater suits, lunch, and a naturalist guide; may pass Cape Mudge Lighthouse.
“Absolutely amazing in all areas!!!! Recommend it to all our family and friends! The eagles were breathtaking I. Their numbers and magnificence❤️”
A 5.5-hour sea otter and whale watching cruise from Port Hardy, with flotation gear, binoculars, and lunch on Northern Vancouver Island.
“The team is great, competent and friendly and the equipment/facilities are high quality.”
6-hour zodiac whale and wildlife tour from Campbell River, Vancouver Island, with open views, lunch and hot drinks, and a floater suit.
“Our tour guide/boat captain, Becca. was very knowledgeable & interested that her passengers had a great experience We saw whales, porpoises, tide pools & had a magical experience with hundreds (?) of eagles fishing.”
Small-group whale watching from Campbell River with lunch onboard, zodiac rides, and a safety-first crew.
“The biggest reason for our trip to VC Island was a whale-watching tour. After researching the options, we chose to travel to Campbell River and take a tour with Eagle Eye Adventures. Our research showed that the boats coming from Victoria”
Campbell River whale watching by Zodiac with a small group, weather suits, and a real chance at orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, seals, and even bears.
“We tried to book online and had no success. Went to the office at 8:30 am and met a very friendly receptionist. We mentioned we tried booking online, and the receptionist asked us to wait a minute. She came back to us and was able to book on the first tour if we wanted to…”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
