15 Whale Photography Trips Worth Crossing an Ocean For

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Review of Vancouver’s 5-hour whale-watching catamaran tour, with wildlife, free photos, heated cabins, guides, tips, and honest value advice.

“It was wonderful to sit back and enjoy the afternoon, watching whales, both orcas and humpbacks, seals and sea lions without having to take photos, knowing that photos of the trip would be emailed to us. It allowed me to be "in the moment". Megan, our guide, was not only knowledgeable, but she had a great sense of humor! What a wonderful excursion!”

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2.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,260 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Review of Vancouver’s covered whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, free photos, heated cabins, expert guides, and Gulf views.

“Managed to see 4 orcas and 3 humpbacks - a very successful morning!”

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3.Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,259 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, with boat comfort, wildlife, photo package, price, tips, and booking advice.

“Great experience but dress warm! Jesse’s Michael and Reid were great! They were very knowledgeable and pointed out everything!! The weather was a bit cool but the boat was great - the bottom portion is heated and the hot chocolate was awesome!”

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4.Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Review of Cabo Nature’s small-group whale tour, with marine biologists, hydrophone, free photos, Arch stop, and a second trip if whales are missed.

“Our whale watching trip was we wonderful. Nina and our Captain seemed tuned in to the whales and we were not disappointed. Mother and baby put on quite a show. The best whale watching experience we've had.”

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5.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Review of Vancouver’s sunset whale-watching catamaran, with orcas, humpbacks, free photos, hot drinks, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It was perfect they were friendly and took their time explaining and hanging out with the whales. The hot drinks felt like a bonus”

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6.Victoria: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Review of Victoria’s covered whale watching cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, heated cabins, free photos, wildlife tips, and honest value advice.

“Seating wasn’t comfortable but expected for a tour boat. Crew was fantastic”

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7.Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review of Los Cabos whale watching with hotel pickup, small groups, Arch views, sea lions, snacks, and professional photos for $90.

“There are many options for whale watching tours in Cabo and I am so happy I chose this one. Leonardo was an excellent guide and our captain was super skilled at getting us speedily to the best spots. We saw a female whale breach many times and slap her pectoral fins countless times. It was amazing! Then we caught up to a mother whale, her calf and their escort. We learned so much from Leonardo and he also managed to take excellent photos which he sent to us without an extra charge. We went early in the morning when the ocean was calmer and didn't experience any seasickness throughout the…”

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8.Cabo: Whale-Whatching Boat Trip w/ All-Women Crew and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · from $91

See humpback whales, hear their songs, and visit Cabo’s Arch on a small boat with a marine biologist and photos included.

“Tour was excellent. Mariana and Mireya worked well together to spot numerous whales and to explain everything. Very friendly and very informative. Highly recommend. We will be back!”

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9.Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Review of True Baja’s Los Cabos whale watching tour, with hotel transport, Arch views, bilingual guides, whale photos, and a sighting guarantee.

“This was a fabulous excursion and an incredible experience. True Baha did everything perfectly and professionally from pick-up to drop-off at our resort. And a real bonus...we were fortunate to see many highly active whales during the excursion! The guide(s) and crew really know what they are doing and provided great information. Overall, this True Baha whale watching excursion delivered incredible value for the cost. If you want to go whale watching in Los Cabos...book this excursion! It's a no-brainer!”

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10.Telegraph Cove: Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 130 reviews · 3 hours · from $149

Review of Telegraph Cove’s 3-hour whale watching cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, free photos, warm drinks, and practical booking tips.

“Saw a variety of sea life, Orcas, humpback whales, harbour seals, sea lions, porpoises, as well as bald eagles and many other birds. Weather was rainy and cold, but we were dressed for that, and stayed topside the entire trip. Scott was our guide, great job! Capt Conner did a great job of positioning. Kennedy, not sure, haven't seen the photos yet, been a few days. If the photos show what we saw, I'd change my review to Excellent.”

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11.Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Best value

Review of Cabo’s 2.5-hour Zodiac whale tour, with expert guides, hydrophone, photos, snacks, and close wildlife encounters.

“Really easy to find the meeting spot. If on a cruise, only 2 minute walk. Small boat was perfect for a few groups. Pictures came about a week later and that was nice to not be trying to get all the photos (they have a nice big telephoto lens). We watched several groups of whales. Amazing natural behaviors.”

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12.Whale Watching & Snorkeling Combo in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Combine whale watching and snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas with small groups, reef-safe gear, photos, snacks, and expert local guides.

“We had a wonderful morning outing with Fernando and Fergus. Our trip was scheduled for the last week of whale watching season. The experience began with Fernando describing the geology and history of Land’s End as Fergus positioned us at perfect vantage points. Then we headed out into the sea for whale watching. Stretches of serene motoring were occasionally punctuated by whale sightings. Fergus took us to a reef where we snorkeled to our hearts’ content. The sea life was amazing, the water was the perfect temperature. After snorkeling and being offered snacks we were ready for more whale watching. We were thrilled to see a mother, baby and nurse…”

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13.Educational Sunrise Whale Watching with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Watch Cabo’s sunrise, hear whales through a hydrophone, and visit the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and sea lions on this small-group boat tour.

“The sunrise cruise was worth getting up early. Angelica was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgable and pleasant. The boat Captain did a great job in getting us to see the whales. The whale songs were captivating.”

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14.Whale Tour, Arch, Professional Photos & Hydrophone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $142

See Cabo’s Arch, watch whales responsibly, hear their songs by hydrophone, and receive professional photos on this small-group boat tour.

“We had a great time and saw many whales. Tour guide and captain were awesome! We saw a bunch of amazing sites along the way also.”

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15.Whale Watch Cabo: Zodiac Whale Adventure – FREE Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $122

Review of Whale Watch Cabo’s 2.5-hour zodiac tour, with small groups, marine biology, free photos, and a whale sighting guarantee.

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