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The 14 most popular whale watching 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“The ship was clean and covered many Km2. Qe saw stellar seals but no whales..rhey told us we can get future excursion for free as long as we show up. We might do that.”
Vancouver whale watching on a covered catamaran with guaranteed sightings, live commentary, and free high-res photos from Granville Island.
“Great day out, highly recommend this trip, all the staff were fantastic. Thanks all for a lovely trip 👍”
Half-day Vancouver whale watching from Steveston with strong sighting odds, modern boat comfort, shuttle option, and Gulf and San Juan scenery.
“I have been to several wildlife watching experiences and this one has the most action I could imagine. Highly recommend”
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.
“I am not sure how this company gets away with calling this a sunset cruise when you don’t get to see the sunset on the boat. The ticket indicated that the tour would be five hours, but it returned in 3 1/2 hours which was one hour before the 8 PM sunset”
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.
“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.”
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.
“Very knowledgeable staff and captain re wildlife seen. Kept in touch with others for locations of whales. Shout out to Jasmine & Kevin also Julia & David for 2 fab trips out.”
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