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’s not partner, it’s wife or husband!! Experience was excellent. Wilma was outstanding. Saw MANY active whales. They even have names!!”
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.
“Wonderful wildlife and an incredible friendly crew!”
Experience Vancouver's marine wildlife with a half-day whale-watching tour. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and enjoy scenic coastal views from $141.
“Our experience was amazing. Our guide and captain were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. We saw 3 humpback whales, Orcas, sea lions and eagles. This tour was everything I hoped for and more. The little town was adorable too. Plan some time to explore and get…”
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.
“The staff are incredibly nice and knowledgeable. We chose this company due to only having about 10 people minus crew, which made it more personable and easier to see. Going to the site to see whales was very rough at times. Thats just mother nature,…”
Enjoy a 5-hour sunset whale-watching cruise from Vancouver on a spacious catamaran, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and free high-res photos.
“Returned to Vancouver from a cruise and was running slightly late due to a bad experience with a hop on hop off bus. I sent a message and they called me back and had my tickets ready. They advised they would be leaving at 1600…”
Experience the thrill of whale watching from Vancouver with expert guides, stunning scenery, and a 98% sighting success rate—perfect for nature lovers.
“This was an amazing experience with such a knowledgeable tour guide! Managed to see many different types of whales and some seals and pelicans! Definitely worth a visit knowing it was in the town of Storybrooke from Once Upon A Time which you can go…”
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.
“I enjoyed the seaplane rides coming and going the best. The whale watch was just Ok. No breaching whales but the crew was remarkable and informative. I did expect to be on a pontoon boat but this covered one was ok. They said they would…”
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.
“It was a fantastic day- seaplane ride was great. Lots to look at on the way to Vancouver Island and a great experience if you’ve never been on one before. The Whale watching was amazing. We didn’t see any Orcas but instead several humpbacks one…”
Experience stunning aerial views of Vancouver and Victoria, plus whale watching with expert guides on this full-day seaplane and boat tour in BC.
“The seaplane ride was smooth and really quite magical. On the way back I looked out the window of the plane and the water was so clear, I could see pods of dolphins. On the whale watching tour the crew were super helpful and we…”
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.
“They promised whales watching. And of course you will have! Even saw orcas! Good guide!”
Experience a half-day of whale watching from Vancouver, crossing the Straight of Georgia to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and seabirds with friendly guides.
“The length of the tour was perfect at four hours, very organized, prompt and educational. We were fortunate to have a very knowledgeable tour guide. Our captain tried very hard to get us as close as possible to the whales while respecting their space and…”
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.
“We enjoyed the whale watching from Granville island with captain Kevin and guide Marcos. We saw orcas and humpbacks in fairly close proximity. The trip lasted about 5 hours and it was just great! Marcos was very informative and passionate about the animals”
Experience Vancouver’s wildlife firsthand with this intimate whale watching tour from Granville Island. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and more in a personalized setting.
“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.”
Rainforest, seawall and mountains close enough to touch before lunch.