Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Overview
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5 hours
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Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. These 95 passenger catamarans were engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of Georgia Strait in comfort in search of native marine wildlife. Listen to our local experts bring the animals' stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
Check-in 30 minutes before departure time
Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
95-passenger vessel featuring indoor, heated cabin with floor to ceiling windows and open air decks
Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
Two washrooms
Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
Digital Language Guides available (German, Dutch, Spanish, English, French) More coming soon...
Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
Educational materials on board
Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
What To Expect
Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Explore the Strait of Georgia's currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals’ stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) A fantastic trip for photographers, this is the quintessential whale-watching experience for every adventurer. Experience the best of Vancouver on our whale watching tour, with stunning views of iconic landmarks like Stanley Park with its Vancouver Aquarium, Point Atkinson in Lighthouse Park, Granville Island, home of the iconic Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver Downtown, Kitsilano Beach and Spanish Banks. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones!
Options
Half-Day Whale Watching VAN
Half-Day Whale Watching Van
3-5 hour adventure: Please check-in 30 minutes before departure time
Reviews
4,994 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A trip that will take your breath away….literally.
Matthew H,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The most phenomenal day! The crew were superb. Full of passion for sea life. They were knowledgeable about which whales we saw. Some great stories about zigzag and her calf’s. Our boat was held hostage by two humpback whales who were showing off, diving and playing with each other. They were so close to us we could smell their breaths! Boy they stank 😅 the most wonderful experience we’ve ever had. I know that Monday was a very special day for all onboard.
Great whale watching experience
Yhan M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience seeing humpback whales close to Vancouver city. Engaging and knowledgeable crew help put in context the behaviors of the whales
A must do!! The whales took my breath away!
Tara P,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bucket list memories! We were able to see blue whales, orcas, seals and sea lions and were told why they were in certain areas. Loved all the information shared! The pictures we received were wonderful too, so we could try to just focus on the experience and taking it all in. Make sure to dress for the weather! They do provide hot beverages inside and that made a huge difference throughout the day.
Such a beautiful experience!
Noelle B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Don’t hesitate, book it! You will not regret it. This was a trip of a lifetime and such a special day. Petra, Ashley, Stephen, Captain Andy, and I know I’m forgetting another photographer (I’m so sorry!) were the best crew. Ashley and Petra very knowledgeable about these animals and talk to you along the way about what you might see, and the animals you do see. You don’t need to bring a camera if you don’t want to because at least two people take really great pictures of all the animals that you see. The photos are available to you via email at the end of the tour and part of the package. I highly recommend you dress warmly, because it is at least 10° colder on the water depending on the time of year you go. I was there October 20, and it was absolutely freezing on the water, but I came prepared. Bring your sunglasses also, because it ended up being a sunny, beautiful and calm day on the water. We saw whales within an hour of leaving the dock! There was a group of about 4 or 5 orcas hunting, even one jumped and the photographer caught it! We saw a few more orcas, a humpback whale named Strike, a mama humpback whale named Kappa and her baby. And to top it off, at the end, we saw a bald eagle. Incredible day, incredible crew, and it was just so much fun. There are two bathrooms on board, and they offer water at a filling station, free, coffee, and tea. I bought myself a sandwich before at the public market, which is steps away. We left the dock at noon, and returned to the dock at five so it was a very full day. I loved every minute!
a day you do not want to miss in your life
anthony m,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00very knowledgeable staff shame they were not fully appreciated at the end of the trip.what more people expect i cannot imagine maybe none of them work in a service industry,wish i lived nearby i would go 2/3 times a year
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