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10 Best Vancouver Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 10 vancouver 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 Whale Watching Tours

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

1.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.

Most Popular 5.0

“Don’t hesitate, book it! You will not regret it. This was a trip of a lifetime and such a special day. Petra, Ashley, Stephen, Captain Andy, and I know I’m forgetting another photographer (I’m so sorry!) were the best crew. Ashley and Petra very knowledgeable about these animals and talk to you along the way…”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The whale lineup: what you can spot and why the hunt feels active
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

2.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with free photos. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals in about 5 hours.

4.8

“Fabulous trip. We saw 2 female whales breaching after 30 mins then saw another pair (mother & calf) then went to the sealion & seal islands. The guide was fabulous & so knowledgeable”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The whale lineup: what you can spot and why the hunt feels active
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

3.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Covered Vancouver whale-watching on a heated catamaran with free photo package, live commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee.

4.8

“Whale watching, excellent commentary throughout. Lucky enough to see 3 Orcas and one Grey Whale which was unexpected. The best trip we have ever done, great value for money , highly recommend”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver - Boat Comfort and What to Wear for a Cool, Often Windy Ride
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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

4.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

Scan for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles on a 3–5 hour half-day cruise from Vancouver, with strong odds and standout scenery.

4.5

“Expect the water to be pretty choppy. Make sure you take a coat with you because it’s about 10 degrees cooler on the water than on shore. It’s a wonderful experience.”

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Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience - What the marine biology guide adds (and why it changes the whole day)
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Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Sunset expectations: when the lights matter and when they don’t
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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

6.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Whale watching in Vancouver from a heated high-speed catamaran, with free emailed photos, hot drinks, and a whale sightings guarantee.

5.0

“Fantastic! Easy to book and convenient location at Granville Island. Friendly staff with excellent knowledge of the wildlife we saw. Wonderful experience seeing a pod of Orcas.”

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Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour with Guide - Meeting in Richmond (Steveston waters) and getting sorted before you cruise
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Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

7.Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

Vancouver whale watching from Richmond—cruise the Strait of Georgia with a naturalist, windbreakers, and a whale sighting guarantee.

4.7

“Great activity and we fully recommend it! Pick up service with amazing Levy and his guide on the ride through Vancouver and Richmond. Super friendly staff on the cruise. All as described. And yes - whales were there.”

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Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel - Marine Naturalist Guidance: Field Guides and Real Whale ID
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Wild Whale Watching Experience – Open Air Vessel

Vancouver-Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat - Victoria’s Inner Harbour: starting the whale watch with the right mindset
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Vancouver-Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat

Vancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching - Harbour Air terminal in Vancouver: where you start and what to watch
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Vancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching

10.Vancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching

Fly seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then ride a boat for a 3-hour whale watch with expert guides and time to explore.

4.5

“The entire trip was fantastic. We arrived at the harbour air terminal in the morning where we caught a seaplane over to Vancouver Island. From there we went by zodiac boat out on the whale-watching tour where our guides Jeff and Shannon found the amazing T60 matriline of Bigg's killer whales, several large humpback whales,…”

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