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Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

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Explore the waters off the coast of British Columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, marine birds and more. A marine naturalist will guide your tour helping to point out areas of interest and provide tips for seeing wildlife. Your journey will offer you unparalleled views of downtown Vancouver as you maneuver along the Strait of Georgia and beyond in your search for wildlife.

Please note: Tour may last anywhere between 3 and 5 hours, depending on when you see wildlife, though tours are typically around 4 hours in length.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour duration is 3-5 hours depending on whales' location

Height restriction of 4ft/120cm to participate

Tours can be cancelled based on sea conditions

If no whales are found, your next trip is free. These vouchers are non-transferable and have no expiration date

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems

Vessels cannot carry wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sunscreen

Professional guide with marine biology background on board

Bottled water available on board, but reusable bottles are encouraged

Toilet on all vessels

Lunch (food is available for purchase at Granville Island's Public Market, just outside the meeting point)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Departing from historic Granville Island, join Vancouver’s Original Whale Watchers on an intimate west coast adventure. Every tour is different as we explore the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, the Canadian Gulf Islands, and beyond in search of killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, eagles, and more! Sightings guaranteed or your next trip is free. Your adventure is professionally guided by a marine naturalist who will share insight on animal behaviour and provide you with a personalized educational experience. You will learn about the wildlife, ecology, history, and geography of our coast with particular emphasis on marine conservation. Tours vary between 3-5 hours depending on where the whales are on the day of your adventure.

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Whale Watching - Zodiac

Reviews

4.66

683 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Unmissable

    Katie I,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was well organised and really was a most incredible trip. We had a close encounter with a curious humpback. A memory that will last forever

  • Great group!!

    Sarah G,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The guides and boat captain put in extra effort to make sure we saw some orcas! It was fantastic! Loved the team!!

  • Very worth it!

    Olivia L,

    Aug 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We learned so much about the whales and other species. Perfect group size, guides were kind and informative. We were lucky to see some whales breaching and we also saw sea otters and a bald eagle.

  • Must Go!

    Bradley H,

    Aug 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our whale watching experience with Wild Whales Vancouver was unforgettable! Yaz and our captain were both personable and highly knowledgeable, making the trip even more enjoyable. We were fortunate to witness at least three whales breach — truly magical moments that we will always remember. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vancouver

  • Great great

    Miff C,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great great trip The employees were very helpful and informative We actually saw lots of whales and a few breaches

From CA$215.00

4.66
683 reviews
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