Where to go · ZODIAC AND RIB WHALE WATCHING IN CANADA
Local boats, local seasons. These 15 zodiac and rib whale watching in Canada are compared on price, sailing length and how close the encounters usually get.
Review of Tadoussac Zodiac whale watching, with practical tips on whales, fjord views, cold weather, price, timing, and who should book.
“We LOVED the experience. We registered online. For some reason we were asked to pay in Euros instead of Canadian dollars. For 3 of us the charge was $450 which seemed high.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, safety details, and honest value advice.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t see any whales, but the experience was fantastic. Our tour guide and driver, Mark, tried his best and he did a great job pointing out other wildlife available that day. I definitely plan to use my free whale watching trip to try again!”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, practical tips, pricing, safety, and honest advice.
“We saw so many whales!! 4 different Orca groups and several Humpback whales, too many to keep track of. Outstanding time on the zodiac, so fun being on the water like that to view the amazing marine life. We learned so much from the guide about the whales and their unique situations in relation to people and resources. It is all so very interesting and makes you want to steward the natural resources so much better. Thank you for the education, advocacy, and amazing tour! We would go again in a heartbeat! Thank you!”
Review of Victoria’s Zodiac whale watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, Race Rocks, practical tips, safety notes, and honest value advice.
“Safety was the 1st concern, then spotting the marine life. The captain/guide took great care that we would have an awsome experience- it was a success.”
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 Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, comfort notes, and honest value advice.
“Our guide Heather was really pleasant and very informative. She did everything to make the ride as pleasant as possible even though the sea was a bit rough for us, who aren’t used to sailing.”
Ride a winter Zodiac from Victoria to spot whales, seals, sea lions, otters, birds, and hear whale calls through a hydrophone.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
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 Victoria’s Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, costs, safety, and booking advice.
“This was an incredible experience! Our captain was fantastic—so knowledgeable and full of amazing facts about the different types of whales. We were incredibly lucky to see three different species during our trip. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!”
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.”
Ride a 12-seat Zodiac from Victoria Harbour to seek orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more with an expert skipper and whale guarantee.
“Our driver was Dustin. He was very professional, and knowledgable and we felt very safe in the boat. The boat ride itself was tons of fun, but Dustin took us to see sea lions, and had three sightings of humpback mothers and calves! It was truly amazing. I will never forget it!”
Review of Telegraph Cove’s 3-hour Zodiac whale watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, wildlife, safety, pricing, and practical tips.
“This was not my first whale watching tour and not my first time coming to Telegraph Cove but it was by and far the best 3 hours of bucket-list dreams come true. Seeing orca and humpbacks (too many to count!) in their natural habitat and so close up was absolutely breathtaking. The zodiac boat was safe and well-manned by a capable and experience guide. I cannot recommend this adventure enough!!”
Ride a 12-passenger zodiac from Vancouver to spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and bald eagles across the Gulf Islands.
“Well organised and we got very lucky with the whales!”
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 Zodiac whale-watching tour, with whales, dolphins, hydrophone listening, lunch, practical tips, and value advice.
“Excellent experience. Our guide Andre went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible”
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