Vancouver Island Whale Watching Tours


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10 Best Vancouver Island Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 10 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.

10 Best Vancouver Island Whale Watching Tours

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - Boat comfort in Victoria weather: open powerboats vs semi-covered catamarans
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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

1.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise with naturalist guides. Orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, and free return if none.

Most Popular 5.0

“This was a truly wonderful experience, we were visiting from Edmonton and my first time visiting the island and this was one of the highlights of our trip. We were lucky to see a number of Humpback Whales, Seals, Sea Lions. All of the crew were so welcoming, knowledgeable and awesome. Shout out to Derek,…”

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Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure - Private boat time with up to 12 people
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Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

2.Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

Small private half-day whale watching from Cowichan Bay with an expert captain-naturalist, tight wildlife sightings, and helpful photography.

5.0

“It was really awesome. The captain and co-captain really knew how to spot the wildlife and were clearly passionate and well informed about them, sharing facts along the way. 10/10 would visit again!”

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Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove - What a 3-hour whale-watching run feels like on the water
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Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove

3.Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove

Half-day whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live commentary, included wildlife photo package, and a whale sighting guarantee.

5.0

“Really enthusiastic team ensured we saw Killer and Humpback Whales, Sea Otters, Seals & Eagles. The whole trip done against a magnificent backdrop. Well done to this highly professional crew, Tour highly recommended.”

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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise - Price and what you really get for $138
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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise

4.Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise

Victoria sunset whale-watching cruise with warm gear, onboard restrooms, live naturalist commentary, and a free return if no whales.

5.0

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Eagle Wing. Their sunset whale and wildlife watching experience for us was absolutely incredible. This was our last excursion of a 9 night Alaska cruise and it was a highlight of our trip. The employees were awesome and although no one can control what wildlife you see on…”

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Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure - Telegraph Cove - Johnstone Strait Wildlife Hunt: What You Can Expect to Spot
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Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure – Telegraph Cove

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour - Cruising the Gulf Islands: How the Search Actually Works
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Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

6.Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

Small-group open-boat whale watching in Nanaimo with warm anti-exposure suits, expert marine naturalists, and an hour of real sightings.

5.0

“The crew (Rob & Vanessa) were ao friendly and knowledgeable. We saw orcas on our trip and they were amazing. Indy was the best - breached about 6 times. Riding in the open boat was great. I was quite nervous but it was not very bumpy. I felt secure.”

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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River - Meeting at Campbell River: small-group comfort and how the tour runs
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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River - Price and value for a 4-hour wildlife hunt
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Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River

8.Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River

Campbell River Salish Sea whale watching on a custom boat with indoor seating, deck views, and First Nations culture—4 hours.

5.0

“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”

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Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River - What You’ll Actually Do on the Water
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Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

9.Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Covered 4-hour whale watching from Campbell River with a covered boat, snacks, and a scenic pass by Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island.

4.5

“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.”

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Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River - The Route Detail: Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island (When You Head South)
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Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

10.Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

6-hour small-group whale watching from Campbell River with floater suits, lunch, and a naturalist guide; may pass Cape Mudge Lighthouse.

5.0

“Absolutely amazing in all areas!!!! Recommend it to all our family and friends! The eagles were breathtaking I. Their numbers and magnificence❤️”

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