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Booking with WWA ensures that you book with a local and sustainable carbon neutral, small business. Our guides have a diverse skillset with many years of experience locally in the tidal rapids and are very passionate about the wildlife we see in our waterways. We look forward to sharing this beautiful seascape with you.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller name, height & weights needed and for children name, age, height & weight
We have a minimum of 4 guests required to run a tour, if a tour does not reach our minimum we will contact the guests to rebook or refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Your accredited guide and naturalist will meet you at the departure location. We will then travel throughout the Discovery Islands, Tidal Rapids and Coast Mountain fjords looking for any number of Humpback Whales, Orca Whales, Black Bears, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Dall’s Porpoise, Stellar Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, Marine Birds, and Bald Eagles. Every tour is different and what wildlife we see on tours varies depending on the seasonal migrations of marine and terrestrial mammals.
Floater suits, goggles, gloves & beenies
Organic coffee, tea & hot chocolate and snacks are provided.
Park at the marina its $3 to park.
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
louisegI7135OA,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I cannot explain in words the magic of our boat trip with Reuben. We were visiting Canada from the UK and were lucky to spend a weekend on Vancouver Island, with whale watching top of our list. The level of care and knowledge Reuben showed throughout and the dedication to protecting the wildlife but giving us an opportunity to enjoy the animals was incredible. A once in a lifetime kind of a day and we would wholeheartedly recommend. We will remember our day together forever, such a magic experience
446gabym,Sep 20, 2025
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Fantastic experience! Jen was incredibly knowledgeable and ethical in her approach. We had some fantastic encounters with hump back whales, orcas and sea lions. Could not recommend more!
56karenn,Sep 17, 2025
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It was a great experience. Highly recommend. Jen is so welcoming and makes the experience a teaching opportunity that’s fun. She extended the tour so we had a chance to see a whale.
lauriekD5719JO,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our family had a perfect day of whale watching. Our guide Reuben was fantastic. He is a skilled captain and shared his immense knowledge of the area and wildlife. We were thrilled to see an abundance of whales throughout our tour. It was an adventure that we won't soon forget. We highly recommend Wild Waterways Adventures!
trek1canada,Aug 13, 2025
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We were a group of seven, three generations and we all had a fantastic time - the youngest was four. We saw humpback whales, sea lions, harbour seals, eagles, and the beauty of the surroundings. Jen is highly knowledgeable about the wild animals and the territory making it highly informative for all of us. It was a windy day with some big waves which made it exhilirating, yet we felt very safe with Jen at the helm of the boat. As soon as we docked, the kids begged to go out again very soon 😁
R3019AOthomass,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Even the weather was not very good we had a fantastic time on the water seeing whales, dolphins and eagles. And the Zodiac is not very big so it is very familiar. I took a huge amount of photos so I will deal a long time with this trip. Thank you very much for all the impressions.
Beek76,Jun 28, 2025
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Had a very nice day and fortunately also saw many animals (whales / dolphins / sea lions and seals.) everything was very well looked after and a very cheerful captain who told a lot




Debhutchuk,Apr 13, 2025
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Great trip, crew were very knowledgeable! Saw a Humpback Whale- 1st of the season, Sealions, Seals, Bald Eagles, Petroglyphs, rapids-- couldn't recommend enough. Will be back!
rhondas936,Mar 17, 2025
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The tour company was very safety orientated in regards to weather. Our trip was delayed a few hours due to poor weather. Great communication happened to adjust the time for a safer adventure. We saw 2 Orcas. Lots of wild life. California Seals, stellar seals , Eagles. We were offered tea, coffee, cookies and hot chocolate. The captain, Reuben was a delight and patient with all the amateur photographers on the tour.
P4620COmandyh,Sep 25, 2024
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We had several international visitors go on a foggy tour with Ruben yesterday and the raves they all had about him and the trip were outstanding! Kind, knowledgeable; a fantastic Captain, and we cant forget the amazing scenery and wildlife! Orca, Humpbacks and sea lions aplenty. I cannot recommend Wild Waterways enough.
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