Where to go · WHALE WATCHING AND WILDLIFE CRUISES IN CANADA
The 7 best whale watching and wildlife cruises in Canada you can book today, with what each costs, how long it sails and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
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 👍”
Cruise Newfoundland’s Witless Bay Reserve for puffins, whales, icebergs, seabirds, local stories, and practical tips from St. John’s.
“Wear extra layers, as it can get cold on the water. Excellent staff with a great sense of humour. Enjoyed by every age, especially kids. A shame that we saw no whales 😔 but lots of birds.”
Review of St. John's 2-hour whale and seabird tour, with Cape Spear views, heated cabin, local stories, wildlife tips, and honest value advice.
“Great tour Fun knowledgeable guides. Learned about sites and local culture Saw whales and puffins Perfect amount of time”
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 Campbell River’s four-hour whale and wildlife cruise, with route, vessels, wildlife odds, practical tips, price value, and booking advice.
“the weather was rainy and cold - couldn’t see through windows to spot anything for most of the trip, as they were covered with rain from the outside and steam inside. I was disappointed - only saw sea lions, seals and eagles. It was my bucket list trip to see whales and we didn’t see any.”
Search for orcas, whales, dolphins, and bears on a four-hour Zodiac tour through Campbell River’s Discovery Islands.
“Great, knowledgeable guide. We got to see humpback whales and orcas. Great experience.”
Review of Cowichan Bay’s sunset whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, float suits, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.
“We really enjoyed this experience and we saw some Killer whales for a super long time. It really felt like they were putting on a show for us and ww saw a Humpback whale- so cool! It was so educational and our guide was so passionate and lovely. I love the fast boat ride in between sightings. This memorable experience was one I will never forget!”
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