Worldwide · FULL-DAY
The 15 best full-day whale watching trips you can book right now, wherever you are flying. Each one carries its price, its running season and the length of the sailing, so you can match it to the month you actually have free.
Review of Quebec City’s 11-hour whale watching trip, with bus transport, Zodiac or boat choices, fjord views, tips, and honest value advice.
“If your spending a few days in Quebec City with out a car take a day and go on the whale watching tour. Well run and worth the time spent.”
Review of Fiji’s Whale’s Tale cruise from Nadi, with schooner sailing, Snorkel Island, breakfast, beach BBQ, drinks, gear, and practical tips.
“Best day in Fiji- a lovely view of the islands, such a friendly crew, and a beautiful private island visit with stunning snorkeling. The food was great and cooked fresh. The crew sang and played music on the trip home.”
Spend 14 hours from Punta Arenas seeking humpback whales, penguins, glaciers, dolphins, and sea lions aboard a comfortable vessel.
“An amazing tout! A day to remember. Well organized. Worth every penny”
Watch humpback whales in Samaná Bay, then swim, eat, and relax on Cayo Levantado for a well-priced seven-hour boat tour.
“Loved the staff, especially Sra. Iliana, Rayner and Salomón. Great experience! Loved it. If I had to do it again, I would get the sama company.”
Review of Cape Town’s Hermanus whale tour, with coastal views, shore watching, Hemel-en-Aarde wine tasting, and Peregrine Farm Stall.
“What a wonderful experience and interesting stops along the way! It's a beautiful drive with interesting stops and nuggets of information along the way. Hermanus is a beautiful town any day of the year. 'Opted for the additional sightseRead more”
Review of São Miguel’s whale watching and Vila Franca Islet tour, including boats, lunch, snorkeling, sea conditions, timing, and value.
“Upon arrival, we noticed that the 'big' boat (from the pictures) was not available. Only Zodiac boats, but the company had a big Zodiac that seats more than 24 persons. It was an amazing tour, we saw two pairs of Sperm whale, two big groups of dolphins (two different spRead more”
Review of Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn, with seasonal whale watching, sea lions, wildlife, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“It was amazing! We saw so many whales, rabbits, penguines and sea lions 😍 The tour is very expensive but worth the money when you can see all the animals from Valdez.”
Review of São Miguel’s whale and volcano tour, with catamaran wildlife watching, Lagoa do Fogo, lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.
“We spent the morning taking a tour of the island that featured 2 stops that Bruno designated "special treats", a waterfall and a pineapple plantation. Then off to Lagoa de Fogo, where we spent less time than at the pineapple plantation. Lunch was rushed as he said we were running late. Off to whale watching where Bruno to where Bruno told us to follow him. My wife and I were put on one boat. The rest of the group was still at the van. We never saw them or Bruno again. Your tour description said we would be brought back to our pick up point which was our hotel. We…”
Review of São Miguel’s full-day whale watching, seafood lunch, Princess Ring Islet snorkeling, timing, value, and practical tips.
“We had an incredible experience on the morning whale and dolphin watching trip—it was educational and the company clearly respects the animals. The “full day” experience felt like a bit of a scam. The lunch offered was in a dark conference hall at the port and the food jusRead more”
Review of Campbell River’s full-day whale watch, with orcas, humpbacks, tidal rapids, lunch, gear, pricing, and practical tips.
“It was everything and more than we could have hoped for. From the moment we took off to the time we got back it was exhilarating and fascinating along the way. Our guides Ruben and Tasie were superb and kept us well informed and entertained. We saw dozens of Sea Lions, tons of Bald Eagles all feeding on Hake. A few sultry seals slinking in the background and an awesome experience of the tidal rapids which has to be seen to be believed. Once we moved off and headed back to the deep water we saw over 15/20 humpbacks including some breaching and fin slapping. I can still taste their…”
Review of La Paz’s full-day gray whale tour to Puerto Chale, with boat details, costs, guides, wildlife, lunch, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The three stars are not for the experience itself which was great but for the tour/tour guide. Description said that a Marine Biologist will be part of the tour. Unless the tour guide who barely spoke was the Biologist this is not correct. Basically this was a round trip transportation. If you have your own rental car, just drive there yourself and save $$.”
Review of Puerto Madryn’s Peninsula Valdes day tour, with wildlife, Puerto Piramides, Caleta Valdes, optional whale watching, and practical tips.
“Great to see elephant seal, sea lions, orca, penguins and guanaco. There is lots of driving on gravel roads, they are in great shape and places to stop for snacks.”
Review of Cape Town’s Hermanus whale watching tour, with coastal views, wine tasting, timings, cruise costs, and practical booking advice.
“Esperava mais, o passeio em si é bem calmo e rápido, a cidade muito bonita também, porém a empresa tendo o conhecimento que é uma época onde é difícil ver as baleias, deveria colocar no aviso sobre a remota possibilidade e sua extrema raridade em x meses e quais são mais fáceis de vê-las, evitando que os clientes comprem e se frustrem.”
Review of São Miguel’s whale watching and volcano tour, with marine biologists, buffet lunch, Lagoa do Fogo, waterfalls, and hot springs.
“Much more than I expected. We saw 2 different whales and dolphins. Lunch was wonderful along with the sight seeing”
Review of the Cape Town to Hermanus whale watching tour, with coastal views, optional boat trips, wine tasting, penguins, timing, and value advice.
“Pas du tout la prestation demandée, à aucun moment il était notifié qu'il y avait le bateau à prendre, seul chose intéressante de la journée mais 120€ pour deux en plus à payer. Pas de dégustation de vin comme notifié. payer 155€ pour deux juste pour l'aller retour c'est du vol, on aurait mieux fait d'y aller avec notre voiture de location. Une véritable arnaque”
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