Worldwide · LUXURY WHALE WATCHING TOURS
Fewer people on a bigger boat, a naturalist who talks to you rather than a microphone, and food that is not in a paper bag. The 15 below say what the premium actually pays for, and where it does not.
Review of Madeira’s $47 Funchal catamaran cruise, with whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Very nice cruise, unfortunately no dolphins but we saw a flying fish.”
Review of Madeira’s $93 luxury catamaran tour, with whale and dolphin watching, Cabo Girão swimming, local snacks, and unlimited drinks.
“We had a fantastic time on this boat trip! The crew was super friendly and made everyone feel welcome from the start. The boat wasn’t overcrowded, so there was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the view comfortably. We were treated to some delicious snacks while on board. The highlight of the trip was definitely spotting whales! An unforgettable experience that I would absolutely recommend.”
Review of Madeira’s luxury catamaran whale watch from Funchal, with Cabo Girão views, marine life, swimming, crew, price, and practical tips.
“Great and informative guides, comfortable boat, nice fruit and drinks, overall a great experience.”
Review of VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching in Madeira, with small groups, drinks, snacks, swimming at Cabo Girao, and practical booking tips.
“This was a fantastic trip. The crew were lovely, very attentive and knowledgeable. The boat was spacious and very comfortable with a choice of seats for all. The drinks and snacks were delicious. There are two WCs. The whole trip was delightful, I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
Review of Mirissa’s whale and dolphin cruise: price, boat comfort, wildlife chances, pickup details, food, safety, and who should book.
“Firstly and in fairness - we did see whales. Two fin whales swimming together and they were beautiful to watch. However, the trip itself was very disappointing. Firstly, we booked for collection in Galle and heard nothing and, so I chasRead more”
Review of Polar Adventures’ Tromsø whale safari, with orcas, humpbacks, fjord views, meals, thermal suits, costs, and practical tips.
“Great experience. Juan, the main guide was amazing and did a very good job giving a lot of information about orcas and whales. It is very very important to take with you pills for seasick otherwise you will have a bad experience. However the views are astonishing”
Review of Oceanside’s two-hour whale watching cruise, with boat details, wildlife odds, pricing, timing, comfort tips, and booking advice.
“Great ride to the deep ocean. We saw a blue whale from the distance. The staff was very knowledgeable and shared information with us that was invaluable. Beautiful experience”
Review of Freedom 3 Hervey Bay whale watching cruise, with whale sightings, meals, boat details, value, tips, and booking advice.
“What an awesome day! We saw lots of whales, up close and personal. Our skipper Toni did a great job locating several different pods, and made the day even more enjoyable with her entertaining and informative commentary. Very highly recommend this tour!!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s sunset whale cruise, with yacht views, open bar, guacamole, dolphin sightings, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“The staff was wonderful. Snack were good. We saw a lot of whales and dolphins. We had a great experience. Highly recommend”
Review of Maui’s sunset dinner cruise and whale watch, with a four-course meal, drinks, naturalist commentary, ocean views, and practical tips.
“Saw whales but always seemed to be extremely far away from them. The food was cold and not edible. Drinks were very watered down. The servers were friendly and nice.”
Review of Fremantle’s luxury whale-watching cruise, with expert commentary, spacious catamaran views, seasonal tips, seasickness advice, and value details.
“We saw a lot of whales ! Very very nice experience!”
Review of Gold Coast whale watching with Sea World Cruises: pricing, whale sightings, seasickness tips, boat comfort, and booking advice.
“Amazing researcher from Griffith uni gave a brilliant commentary also we saw the whale JUMP NEXT TO THE BOAT! best scene I ever witnessed , wife wasn’t as lucky as she didn’t turn around but saw another one in the distance equally as beau”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group luxury yacht tour with whale watching, tapas, unlimited drinks, coastal views, and snorkeling.
“Micheal picked us from the x-sur mall right on time. The drive to the Marina was pretty short and sightfull. The boat ride was incredible and so was the food served. We saw some whales and got lucky and had the chance to see a group of small dolphins that were really playful around the boat. The snorkeling spot was also very beautiful with clear blue water and nice scenic views.”
Review of AML Cruises’ Tadoussac whale watch, comparing VIP Lounge and Upper Deck access, views, wildlife, value, logistics, and practical tips.
“Really great. The guide was very knowledgeable about whales and their habits. And the VIP lounge on the boat was terrific. And we saw lots of whales!!! Thank you for a great day.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive whale cruise, with whale sightings, dolphins, food, drinks, timing, boat size, costs, and booking advice.
“Great time in the bay seeing dolphins, humpback whales, and Vallarta from the water. This was our second time with Vallarta by Boat in 2 years and we hope to visit again soon.”
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