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“This experience was excellent! The staff incredibly knowledgeable and the captain fantastic. We were lucky enough to see many humpbacks, sea lions and other wildlife. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Victoria!”
Small private half-day whale watching from Cowichan Bay with an expert captain-naturalist, tight wildlife sightings, and helpful photography.
“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! This was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life! We took the sunset option and it was so stunning! We had heard that the sightings leaving from Cowichan Bay were better than the ones from Victoria so we went for this tour and it was totally worth it! We…”
Half-day whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live commentary, included wildlife photo package, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“The Staff and Captain. The staff (Abbie) was super knowledgeable and accommodating. She had many questions aimed at her and she explained them in a very understandable way. The Captain was amazing !!! Very accommodating when it came to viewing the whales. Friendly.”
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.
“We had the best time at our tour! Great time of the day to go whale watching on a summer day! The crew members were awesome! Trev, Lili, Sarah and Jennifer were super nice, very knowledgeable and they all made sure we had the best experience with the most comfort. We were able to spot…”
Small-group open-boat whale watching in Nanaimo with warm anti-exposure suits, expert marine naturalists, and an hour of real sightings.
“We loved the open boat! We saw humpbacks, orcas and sea lions as well as bald eagles. Smooth ride on a bumpy ocean and so fast! Naturalist on board was so knowledgeable. Great trip!”
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.
“Staff were amazing saw the elusive grey whale gave us a good tail flip. The ride started a bit bumpy but the captain knew what he was doing. Very knowledgeable and tried their best on a stormy type day. Travelled a long way but it was a weird day for sure as we were one…”
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.
