Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience | 5 hours

645 Reviews | Vancouver
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Whale Watching - Zodiac
2 Adults x $153.20
$306.40
Approx Total
$306.40

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Turn right off Duranleau Street, you'll find us across from the Lobster Man!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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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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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Partly-Sheltered boat recommended for children under 6 yrs
  • Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems
  • Vessels cannot carry wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.7

645 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 536 reviews with 5 stars

Humpbacks and a nice afternoon on the water- seals too!

Published on Nov, 2024

Fun time on the water- go into these tours knowing that nothing is promised but a fun boat ride guided by a highly keen and knowledgeable marine biologist who’s able to make clear what whales are up to and what government and conservation does to protect their populations. BUT we saw humpback whales and it was moving to know they’re there

You’ll have a most memorable experience!!

Published on Oct, 2024

Great experience all round! Communication was very clear on what to expect. We departed on time and had a comfortable safe trip to observe blue whales and killer whales. We spent time observing the blue whales first and then the killer whales. On our way back we saw an eagle and too many sea lions to count. I recommend this company for your whale watching experience.

Thar' she blows!

Published on Oct, 2024

We saw humpback whales, harbour seals, sea otter and a bald eagle. It was amazing!!! Definitely recommend this excursion.

Amazing day!

Published on Oct, 2024

Very nice guide and captain! We saw multiple humpback whales and other marine animals. The weather was amazing, and Granville Island is also beautiful. I would recommend planning some extra time just to walk around!

Beginning of the October visitors

Published on Oct, 2024

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 .

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