The 6 Best Vancouver Whale Watching Tours

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.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Review of Vancouver’s whale-watching cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, coastal views, shuttle details, value, and practical tips.

“Great people from starting with booking to heading home. The trip was excellent good sightings and informative commentary.”

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4.Vancouver’s Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $177

Review of Vancouver’s small-group whale watching tour from Granville Island, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“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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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.Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 270 reviews · 5 hours · from $152Best value

Review of Vancouver Whale Watch, a five-hour Gulf Islands cruise with expert guides, orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and practical planning tips.

“Amazing tour. We've got to see 4 humpback whales, sea lions and bold eagles. Our guides were super knowledgeable and took great care of us. Just be aware that if you get sea sick easily, this might not be the 4 most enjoyable hours 😅”

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