Vancouver
The whale trips: Salish Sea runs to resident orcas and passing humpbacks, with the boats briefed on the morning’s sightings. Zodiacs are faster and wetter; covered vessels suit the cautious.
Experience Vancouver’s marine wildlife on a 5-hour half-day whale-watching tour with naturalist guides, heated indoor spaces, and free photos.
Most Popular“It was wonderful to sit back and enjoy the afternoon, watching whales, both orcas and humpbacks, seals and sea lions without having to take photos, knowing that photos of the trip would be emailed to us. It allowed me to be "in the moment". Megan,…”
Experience Vancouver’s marine wildlife on a 5-hour covered whale watching tour with guaranteed sightings, free photos, and panoramic views of the Gulf and San Juan Islands.
“All of the staff were really informative and friendly. There were 5 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was amazing!The catamaran was very comfortable also”
Experience Vancouver's marine wildlife with a half-day whale-watching tour. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and enjoy scenic coastal views from $141.
“We were fortunate to view humpback whales as a few different locations, as well as seals and sea lions. One family member is elderly and disabled. For her, the boat was disappointing as it wasn’t the one pictured, with windows and forward facing seats. Whenever…”
Discover Vancouver's marine life on a 5-hour whale watching tour from Granville Island, with knowledgeable guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and small group comfort.
“It was 100% worth it! I live in Vancouver and never really thought about doing this until my mom came for visit and I had to do all the tourist things, but this one… I LOVED IT!”
Enjoy a 5-hour sunset whale-watching cruise from Vancouver on a spacious catamaran, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and free high-res photos.
“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!”
Experience the thrill of whale watching from Vancouver with expert guides, stunning scenery, and a 98% sighting success rate—perfect for nature lovers.
“Trip was fabulous! We didn’t bring enough layers but they had weather proof coats for us to borrow and they were perfect! Time to walk around afterwards and grab a snack or coffee before your drive back into town. Highly recommend!”
Experience Vancouver’s marine wildlife up close on a 5-hour open-air whale watching tour from Granville Island, guided by passionate naturalists for authentic encounters.
“Great experience! Before leaving there was a problem with the booking and I was offered a free upgrade to the zodiac ride. The guide is the captain were incredibly professional and engaging. We saw killer whales, seals, sea lions and humpback whales. Tour absolutely recommended!Auto-translated”
Experience Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, spotting orcas and marine life on a scenic boat cruise. An authentic, adventure-filled day trip for wildlife lovers.
“Great trip. Seaplane flight was beautiful and comfortable. Whale watching tour was terrific. Our tour guide, Ryan was fantastic. Highly recommend the trip!”
Discover Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, combined with a 3-hour whale-watching tour to see orcas, humpbacks, and marine wildlife—an adventure for nature lovers.
“Nice and fast service on the flight there and back. We saw 23 orcas on our whale tour! And got a bunch of hours to walk around Victoria! Lovely day highly recommend :)”
Experience stunning aerial views of Vancouver and Victoria, plus whale watching with expert guides on this full-day seaplane and boat tour in BC.
“need to a A LOT CLEARER about meeting points as almost missed trip due to grossly inaccurate map pin and lack of detail in meeting point info. SORT THIS OUT.”
Experience the thrill of whale watching from Vancouver on a small Zodiac with a knowledgeable guide, and enjoy close encounters with whales and marine life.
“Well organised and we got very lucky with the whales!”
Experience a half-day of whale watching from Vancouver, crossing the Straight of Georgia to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and seabirds with friendly guides.
“If you don’t want to get wet, do the partially enclosed boat. Great staff, fun facts, humor and I felt safe the entire time.”
Experience Vancouver’s marine wilderness with this open-air whale watching tour from Granville Island, spotting orcas, humpbacks, and dolphins aboard a unique 360° vessel.
“Our naturalist Julia was excellent and super knowledgeable. I loved learning about humpback whale behaviours and how to identify them as we tracked the 3 we found during the excursion. I also loved seeing the harbour seals and learning about other marine wildlife like sea…”
Experience the thrill of whale watching from Granville Island on a semi-covered catamaran, spotting orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, and more—great for all ages.
“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…”
Experience Vancouver’s wildlife firsthand with this intimate whale watching tour from Granville Island. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and more in a personalized setting.
“Great captain! And Britt was very knowledgeable! We saw multiple pods. They truly did what it took to provide a fantastic afternoon.”
Rainforest, seawall and mountains close enough to touch before lunch.