Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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

4.89

5,000 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

4667

209

Fantastic whale-watching tour and the crew was knowledgeable
698steffanil,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We saw several whales and even some seals along the way. The boat was comfortable and well-organized. The free photos were a great bonus. Highly recommend this adventure in Vancouver!
Rough and Uncomfortable Ride Despite Great Staff
Vacation567678,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
I went whale watching in Vancouver on September 24, 2025. The day before the trip, I received an email saying it would be windier than normal and recommending Gravol for anyone who gets seasick. I immediately called to explain that I get very motion sick and asked if I could cancel due to the conditions. I was told it would be fine and that cancellations weren’t allowed. Unfortunately, the trip was extremely rough — people were bouncing around, and several older guests seemed quite unprepared for how bumpy and uncomfortable it was. I genuinely think this experience needs more transparency about what to expect, especially in windy conditions. Had I known how rough it would be, I never would have gone. If my parents or grandparents had been on that boat, I would have been worried for their safety. This was the worst 6 hours I have experienced personally. I’m giving two stars only because the staff on board were wonderful — kind, attentive, and clearly doing their best despite the conditions. But the company really should communicate more clearly about the risks and realities of the experience so guests can make an informed choice.
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Rob-2502,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience to see Whales in there habitat got close to them some great pictures, the crew were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what they do which made the trip even better would 100% recommend
Clean ship and beautiful scenery. No whales were seen.
Suk C,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The ship was clean and covered many Km2. Qe saw stellar seals but no whales..rhey told us we can get future excursion for free as long as we show up. We might do that.
Excellent
Bridget J,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Whales pretty much guaranteed , comfortable ship, great crew, lovely views, duration worked well as did location.
Amazing tour
Mona M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing tour. We got to see the whales. The scenery along the way was breathtaking as well. Highly recommended tour.
Whale watching at its best!
Dawn L,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing. Well worth the money. Pictures turned out great. The staff were knowledgable,and very friendly. Great memory for our trip to Vancouver.
Nice experience with acoustic problems
Bettina N,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
My daughter, who had been in Vancouver for two months and I started our whale watching tour quite spontaneously after our first booking was cancelled two days before due to the weather. The weather wasn’t much better in “Raincouver” this time either and so we were really happy that the tour took place anyway. So far everything was as described, drinks free, quite good view from the boat due to the very nice large windows. We saw a wonderful landscape, two humpback whales, seals and cormorants, then we went back a bit early due to the weather. The guidebooks described interesting events provided exciting facts, but only for the guests who were outside and even these could not understand everything although the guidebooks spoke into a microphone. Even the guests who were in the boat heard nothing !!! So we wondered where the loudspeakers should be that would have made the interesting stories accessible to all guests. We would all have been very grateful for further clues, for example, in which direction we were heading and why, especially on the way back... So we could only guess a lot. But we were very pleased that we actually got a voucher for a future ride.
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Scenic782718,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great experience, highly recommend doing this if you have time while your in Victoria. Shout out to Captain Rich, First Mate Sandy and Naturalist Reid, Michael and Jessy, very knowledgable and friendly.
Impressive.
HennySchaijk,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After some hesitation I surrendered to a whale hunt. The reliable appearance and eco-label were decisive. And a long dormant need to see those beautiful animals. And it was a good choice. The ship looked good and the crew certainly . After a short time we saw humpback whales and after a visit to the sea lion rock also killer whales. Beautiful to see these animals cleaving through the water, sometimes almost dance. Really beautiful. The free coffee and photos made a nice encore.