VANCOUVER · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 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.
Half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with naturalists and a free wildlife photo package.
Most Popular“They are very professional and you can see that your chances of seeing whales are excellent. They also know of a group of sea lions that we got a good look at.”
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran with free photos. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals in about 5 hours.
“It was incredible to see whales from such "close range." The crew was also very polite and informative.”
Covered Vancouver whale-watching on a heated catamaran with free photo package, live commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“My family and I loved the tour. We got to see four orcas and other wildlife. The guides were so knowledgeable and attentive. Especially Ashley!!”
Scan for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles on a 3–5 hour half-day cruise from Vancouver, with strong odds and standout scenery.
“Very fun and exciting. Saw two hump back whales and different types of seals. The whales did a lot of showing off. Even though the weather was not too nice, the experience was great.”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island with a marine biologist. Flexible timing and chances at orcas in the Salish Sea.
“Wild whales is a professional company with a lot experience! We booked a zodiac boat, a boat for a small group. De chairs in this boats have shock absorbers which makes a ride comfortable! After an hour we saw a group of Orca's, we observed them an hour long! It was a great experience and…”
Whale watching in Vancouver from a heated high-speed catamaran, with free emailed photos, hot drinks, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“We had such a beautiful night on the sunset cruise! Seeing three orcas surface at the same time is a moment I will never forget. Plus we saw humpback whales as well. This was a very special night!”
Vancouver whale watching from Richmond—cruise the Strait of Georgia with a naturalist, windbreakers, and a whale sighting guarantee.
“Wonderful whale watching tour with really nice tour in Steveston! We've seen the humpback whales, sea lions, and seals several times and the tour guide is really impressive. We love this place so much!”
Open-air whale watching from Granville Island in Vancouver for orcas and humpbacks, with a marine naturalist and anti-exposure suit included.
“Fresh air, high-speed boat. Ship’s captain knew when to slow down or stop when whales were near. We all hushed, then gasped at the sight of a fin.”
Fly from Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, then chase orcas on a 3-hour whale watch in the Salish Sea with small-group service.
“Great trip. Great chance to see stunning scenery and wildlife. Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic. Highly recommended.”
Fly seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then ride a boat for a 3-hour whale watch with expert guides and time to explore.
“Great, we have seen killer whales and hump back whales.”
Small zodiac whale watching from Vancouver in an open-air 12-passenger boat, guided on the Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands for orcas and more.
“They promised whales watching. And of course you will have! Even saw orcas! Good guide!”
4-hour whale watching from Steveston Village to the Gulf Islands for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and sea birds, with snacks and water.
“We had the great fortune to see many Orcas, even close up as well as a few Humpback whales. The Naturalist, Grace, was enthusiastic and informative. Additionally we saw a Sea Lion and many Harbor Seals. Our only preference would have been to go a little slower on the boat ride as the speed seemed…”
Cruise from Granville Island on Eagle Eyes, an open-air catamaran for guided Salish Sea whale watching with a marine naturalist.
“All great :)”
Jing Yu catamaran from Granville Island for guided Salish Sea whale watching: orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, plus a naturalist.
“Avevamo paura che 3-5 ore di tour sarebbero state troppo lunghe e noiose. Nonostante si tratti sicuramente di un’attività dove è necessaria un po di pazienza, non essendo in uno zoo, ci siamo ricreduti! Il tour è stato molto divertente e interessante, anche grazie alla simpatica e disponibile naturalista Julia che ci ha raccontato aneddoti…”
Intimate partly-sheltered Vancouver whale watching with a Granville Island snack stop, expert wildlife talk, and coordinated spotting.
“This was truly one of the most exhilarating adventures I’ve ever experienced! We not only saw humpback whales, but thanks to the captain’s communication with other local whale-watching boats, he took us quite a distance so we could also see a pod of orcas. It was absolutely magical—a once-in-a-lifetime memory for sure. Julia, our wildlife…”
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