Where to go · VANCOUVER ISLAND WHALE WATCHING TOURS
Every trip has one spare morning too few. These 15 vancouver island whale watching tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the rest of the holiday.
Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour Eagle Wing whale cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, boat advice, pricing, and practical tips.
“Went for this trip just to see the whales and yup! I did.. what a fantastic creature..bonus that the weather really nice. Complementary warm clothing that they provide really helps when out in the ocean. Learned lots of informations we heard from the crew. 10 out of 10 would recommend 👍”
Review of Cowichan Bay’s half-day whale tour, with small groups, expert guides, Salish Sea wildlife, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“I went with my 2 daughters 18 & 14 years old. It was very well organized trip, our guide gave us so much information. The best part was when hump Whales were jumping and playing in front of us”
Review of Telegraph Cove’s 3-hour whale watching tour, with practical advice on wildlife, boats, value, weather, photos, and booking.
“Saw orcas and humpback whales. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful calm day”
Review of Victoria’s sunset whale-watching cruise, with boat details, wildlife chances, value, comfort, timing, and practical booking advice.
“We had the best time at our tour! Great time of the day to go whale watching on a summer day! The crew members were awesome! Trev, Lili, Sarah and Jennifer were super nice, very knowledgeable and they all made sure we had the best experience with the most comfort. We were able to spot a family of killer whales, a humpback whale, sea lion, seals and a bald eagle. We had a great time and recommend this tour completely.”
Review of Telegraph Cove’s small-group Zodiac whale tour, with pricing, wildlife, guide tips, practical limits, and booking advice.
“Fantastic Tour in all Aspects absolutely recommended. Great Guide, boat, friendly Staff. Best wahle Tour I ever had.”
Review of Nanaimo’s small-group open-boat whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, marine guides, warm suits, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Absolutely superb experience from start to finish. The staff were extremely friendly and enthusiastic about their work. The organisation of getting everyone onto the boats was very well executed and obviously been preplanned. The guide was informative, approachable and knowledgeable and constantly kept us updated on what was happening throughout the excursion. We were extremely lucky in that we saw both orcas and humpbacks. Highly recommend!”
Review of Campbell River’s 4-hour Zodiac whale tour, with wildlife sightings, small groups, pricing, practical tips, and booking advice.
“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”
Review of Campbell River’s Salish Sea whale watching tour, with orcas, dolphins, indoor seating, First Nation culture, pricing, and booking tips.
“The crew was good. Safety was on the top of the list. The tour guide was great she was knowledgeable and a pleasant person. She made our fun. We saw three killer whales and learned about tribal culture. Worth the drive from Victoria to take this tour.”
Review of Campbell River’s four-hour covered-boat whale tour, with small groups, snacks, coastal views, Cape Mudge Lighthouse, and practical booking tips.
“Wonderful expierence. Everything we expected. Dress warm, even when sunny, air off water is very cool. Scenery was beautiful. Memories to last a life time.”
Nanaimo whale watching aboard a 12-passenger semi-covered boat, with expert guides, orca sightings, marine education, and a whale guarantee.
“This was an excellent tour. The staff was amazing and safety was front and centre. We saw 4 pods of orcas. They were very knowledgeable and told us the names and the antics of some of the whales. It was a day we will always remember. We ended the day meeting some sea lions also. Thank you”
Review of Campbell River’s six-hour covered boat whale watching tour, with lunch, naturalist guide, small groups, and wildlife tips.
“Absolutely amazing in all areas!!!! Recommend it to all our family and friends! The eagles were breathtaking I. Their numbers and magnificence❤️”
Explore Northern Vancouver Island by boat in search of sea otters, whales, orcas, and eagles, with lunch, flotation suits, and binoculars included.
“The team is great, competent and friendly and the equipment/facilities are high quality.”
Cruise from Campbell River on a small Zodiac boat for six hours of whales, eagles, porpoises, lunch, hot drinks, and open-water views.
“Our tour guide/boat captain, Becca. was very knowledgeable & interested that her passengers had a great experience We saw whales, porpoises, tide pools & had a magical experience with hundreds (?) of eagles fishing.”
Review of Campbell River’s six-hour whale watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, small boats, lunch, local guides, and practical booking tips.
“The biggest reason for our trip to VC Island was a whale-watching tour. After researching the options, we chose to travel to Campbell River and take a tour with Eagle Eye Adventures. Our research showed that the boats coming from Victoria”
Ride a fast Zodiac from Campbell River to seek orcas, humpbacks, bears, dolphins, and more on a four-hour wildlife tour.
“We tried to book online and had no success. Went to the office at 8:30 am and met a very friendly receptionist. We mentioned we tried booking online, and the receptionist asked us to wait a minute. She came back to us and was able to book on the first tour if we wanted to book.”
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