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Vancouver’s best days out.
The 15 most popular whale watching tours right now, with what each trip actually includes, who runs it and what it costs to book.
Vancouver half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with free wildlife photos and naturalist-guided spotting.
Most Popular“Amazing tour. We got to see the whales. The scenery along the way was breathtaking as well. Highly recommended tour.”
Vancouver whale watching on a covered catamaran with guaranteed sightings, live commentary, and free high-res photos from Granville Island.
“Great experience! We have seen several whales and see lions! And a covered boat was a great idea!”
Half-day Vancouver whale watching from Steveston with strong sighting odds, modern boat comfort, shuttle option, and Gulf and San Juan scenery.
“We saw 2 types of whales at 2 separate locations.”
Small-group whale watching from Granville Island for orcas and humpbacks on a zodiac-style ride with a marine biologist guide.
“Great small company. Julia knows her stuff. Saw so much! Star fish, crabs, bald eagles, humpbacks, orca, seals and even a sea lion!”
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a high-speed catamaran, with expert crew, free emailed photos, and a whale guarantee.
“An excellent experience worth every dollar that we paid. The staff on board the boat were knowledgeable and approachable, answering questions and giving us so much interesting information about the wildlife we saw. We were fortunate to see two pairs of humpback whale mothers with their calf as well as a golden eagle and seals.…”
See orcas and humpbacks on a 3–5 hour cruise from Vancouver/Steveston with a naturalist guide, jackets, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on an open-air 360° boat, guided by a marine naturalist with conservation-focused spotter support.
“This was a great tour. We saw a pod of orchas and a bunch of seals. It’s a much longer tour than you will think so take snacks. You will be given an orange waterproof jumpsuit to wear. We were thankful for them as it would have been freezing without them. It’s a long time…”
Seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria plus a 3-hour whale watch on the Salish Sea, aiming for Southern Resident orcas.
“This tour was amazing. The coordination between the airline and the boats was seamless. The guide, Shannon, was excellent. We had some fog here and there and she never blinked. She knows the waters. She explained everything si completely and clearly. She was in communication with other guides so we did not miss the pod…”
Take a seaplane to Victoria, go whale watching for 3 hours, then enjoy downtown free time before flying back to Vancouver.
Small zodiac whale watching from Vancouver. Open-air ride, expert guide, mustang suit, and a whale guarantee. See orcas and more.
Whale watching from Steveston Village with a naturalist guide, snack stops, and a route through Georgia Strait and the Gulf Islands.
“Wow 🤩 we got to see whales 🐳 3 in total the team were amazing friendly helpful this was a dream come true for mum who has wanted to do whale watching for awhile and to think we actually got to see them was perfect highly recommend”
Whale watch from Granville Island on Eagle Eyes open-air catamaran with a marine naturalist, 360° views, washrooms, and whale sightings guarantee.
See orcas, humpbacks, and dolphins on a semi-covered Jing Yu catamaran from Granville Island with a naturalist guide.
Small-group whale watching from Vancouver with a Granville Island snack stop and crew spotting help for humpbacks and orcas.
“Great captain! And Britt was very knowledgeable! We saw multiple pods. They truly did what it took to provide a fantastic afternoon.”
High-speed Zodiac whale watching from Granville Island with a marine naturalist, 360° views, flotation suits, and a chance at orcas.
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