Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

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Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

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

Tours can be cancelled based on sea conditions

Height restriction of 4ft/120cm

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

Options

Whale Watching - Zodiac

Reviews

4.66

654 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

544

Best thing I have ever done!
LauraCarolina G,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was 100% worth it! I live in Vancouver and never really thought about doing this until my mom came for visit and I had to do all the tourist things, but this one… I LOVED IT!
Orca's and more!
GertJan M,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wild whales is a professional company with a lot experience! We booked a zodiac boat, a boat for a small group. De chairs in this boats have shock absorbers which makes a ride comfortable! After an hour we saw a group of Orca's, we observed them an hour long! It was a great experience and we never will forget this moment! Further we saw seals and a bald eagle which makes is even more beautiful.
Well organized, super...
Christina Z,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organized, super friendly guides, Great experience. Weather was perfect for this 5 Hour Trip. We saw sealions, seals, Dolphins, purpoises und one big humpback whale:)
Great memories
Meredith B,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If you sit in the back, you will get VERY wet. The guides will tell you infinite facts if you let them know you're really interested and ask questions. We saw two humpbacks on our excursion, breaching many times. we had the open air boat (not the zodiac) and it was perfect. Some reviews complain about getting bored- I'd say that's only a concern if you don't enjoy being outside, taking in the incredible views, and riding on a boat. We enjoyed the travel out to the location of the whales and back as much as the whale watching.
Beginning of the October visitors
Sevgi R,
Oct 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We loved the experience. There are a couple of companies that offer that tour, but my main reason for choosing them was that they depart from Granville Island, which made it much easier for us to get there since we were staying in downtown Vancouver. We saw humpback whales , orcas and seals. It was cool experience .