Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Height restriction of 5ft/152cm to participate.
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 5ft/152cm 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
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. PLEASE NOTE: Height restriction of 5ft/152cm to participate.
Options
Whale Watching - Zodiac
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
717 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A big check mark on my bucket list
455DonnaC455,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an ultimate experience literally. Saw two humpback whales lunge feeding. The captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. A Kodiak is the way to go
Zodiac experience
W7967GGtamarap,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, we were able to see a lot of killer whales and 3 humpbacks, also Jazmin and Regan were amazing, you can tell they love their job
Excellent
senthilkL3260IN,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was great and worthwhile. Great fun
Learnt and saw so much!!!
B268JAelliem,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlotte & Jason were super knowledgable and made the trip so enjoyable! I loved every second from the 4 humpbacks to the sea lions and the beautiful views. They were so friendly and answered all our questions. I want to do it again!!!
Excellent day!
J822HYchrisw,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been out with Wild Whales Vancouver numerous times over the years. Yas and Saz were excellent naturalist guide/captian team! We saw both a pod of Orcas and the humpback Anvil! Great weather today, great staff and one of my best sighting ever! Also highly recommend the zodiac experience, smaller boats hold only 12 people, closer to the water too make for a more intimate experience. Thanks again Wild Whales Vancouver! Until next time!
So Fun!
clairegV5511TU,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience- the boat ride was fun, the scenery stunning and we saw lots of whales!!
Great Experience
ericsJ9297DS,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Jasmine and Darko were awesome. Jasmine was super knowledgeable and both were very friendly.
Fabulous. Soooo Good.
Jet20414304584,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip out with Sibéal and Jacob. Really knowledgeable and quite how you find any whale out there I don't know... but to see pod of Orcas, Bald Eagles, Sealing and a Humback whale was just amazing. Thanks for making this such a memorable trip 5☆
Great whale watching experience
albjp96,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. We were lucky to find a large group of killer whales and kept with them for at least 1 hour while we were learning new stuff about the place and animals. Day was amazing for the adventure! All the staff was super and created an intimate atmosphere since the check in process. It is totally worth it.
Highly recommended
Travel653668,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome time out in the zodiac with Jasmine and Jacob (Wednesday 29 April). 11 orca, numerous seals & sealions and a grey whale they well and truly delivered!
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