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“Most whale watching tours were canceled due to rough seas. Our boat was very stable and comfortable even with the swells. Staff was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
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.
“Such a good team!! We saw 4 humpback whales, sea lions, seals and even some eagles! they showed us how they identified the whales and gave us information on them, the guides were great and were really on top of answering all the questions we…”
Experience Vancouver's marine wildlife with a half-day whale-watching tour. Spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and enjoy scenic coastal views from $141.
“It was an amazing experience and the group size was not to big. Perfect to be able to take pictures and video of the whales. We were the only boat in the area; which was nice.”
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.
“Just do it ! FANTASTIC The staff is realky engaged and love its job ! Great to see these people ! Thank you !”
Enjoy a 5-hour sunset whale-watching cruise from Vancouver on a spacious catamaran, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and free high-res photos.
“So rich experience with a knowledgeable tour guide and surroundings. Thank you so much for the safely briefing, and educational help”
Experience the thrill of whale watching from Vancouver with expert guides, stunning scenery, and a 98% sighting success rate—perfect for nature lovers.
“I booked this tour the night before so the morning of the tour I called to see if I could be collected, no problem at all I also ordered a sandwich to take on board. All I had to do was pay when I arrived.…”
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.
“Although it was a rainy day in Vancouver we took off on time and once on the boat the weather was dry. We did see humpback whales, which made our day. I even got to fly in the cockpit passenger seat on the return seaplane…”
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.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Everything ran so smoothly and all of the staff were super friendly from the people working at the sea-plane check-in building, to the pilots and the whale watching team. couldn't fault anything 5* service and got to see loads of wildlife…”
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.
“We lucked out and saw orcas and humpbacks and a family of eagles in one nest! It was absolutely incredible! Our naturalist and captain worked synergistically to ensure we had the best experience ever!!!!”
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.