Whale Watching: Campbell River's Marine Marvels
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Campbell River

Embark on a thrilling 4-hour whale watching tour in Campbell River. Explore the Salish Sea’s majestic marine life aboard our stable zodiac vessels.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1340 Island Hwy - Discover why Campbell River is rapidly gaining fame as a prime whale watching destination on Vancouver Island. This is the most popular tour for families, conducted on our enjoyable and stable zodiac vessels. We navigate the Salish Sea and Desolation Sound, seeking the largest and most thrilling marine mammals that inhabit this…
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What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Other
  • Cruiser Suits
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Discover why Campbell River is rapidly gaining a reputation as a prime whale watching destination on Vancouver Island. This is the most popular tour for families, conducted on our enjoyable and stable zodiac vessels. We navigate the Salish Sea and Desolation Sound, seeking the largest and most thrilling marine mammals that inhabit this region. Our…

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Location
1340 Island Hwy
Island Highway
Meet at Big Animal Encounters, located at #129 - 1340 Island Highway, Campbell River. Beside the Riptide Pub
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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885michaelb885
Sep 29, 2025
Great Trip & Great Company - Whale Watching trip with Bill was amazing we saw Hump Backs, Seals and Orcas. Went round a few wonderful islands as well and Bill found a great spot for lunch. Highly recommended this company and trip it was a fantastic day. Sharon in the office was great and the email and verbal communication was first class leading up to the trip and on the day of the trip.
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V4486ojrayc
Sep 25, 2025
Great Day! - Had great weather, saw some orcas and some humpback whales. Great Day! Elvis the captain was fantastic. Highly recommend!
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Travelss66
Sep 24, 2025
Great experience !!! - Jason our captain was informative, welcoming and all round a great guide! We saw so much on. our 7 hour trip and the lunch provided was good as well. A memorable trip! P.S. Don’t lose Jason
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Looselyrooted
Sep 22, 2025
Amazing Scenic, Whale Watching Tour. - We left on our tour in the morning, it didn't take long to find our whales, sea lions! After a brief stop in beautiful Gorge Harbour, we located the Orcas hunting along the rocks against the shore, amazing. The trip was well planned out and the boat and pilot were top notch. This is our 4th trip with Big Animal Encounters and we have enjoyed every adventure. We will definately book again and look forward to taking the 8 hour next time. Thanks to Paul (our pilot) and Bill & Sharon for their excellent care and attention to safety, it was another great, safe, successful trip.
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V3318bxguillaumet
Jul 19, 2025
Best experience! Best team! - Best whales watching experience ever! From booking to the end of the 4-hour cruise on a perfectly small zodiac. Jen, our captain/guide, is awesome. She managed to reroute the plan so we could see 9 humpback whales, 8 orcas, seals, sea lions, porpoises, 1 dolphin…. Great bonus, she speaks French ;) My wife, my sons, and I enjoyed this tour so much. This company and team are passionate. We strongly recommend them!
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Y8330iplucyr
Jul 8, 2025
Great day out! - We booked a private boat tour for a family birthday celebration, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. Our captain, Jen, was outstanding – knowledgeable, professional, and experienced. She also brought such a fun and friendly energy to the day, making everyone feel welcome and relaxed. The scenery was breathtaking – we cruised through stunning landscapes and were lucky enough to spot all kinds of wildlife along the way. Whether we were learning interesting facts from Jen or just soaking in the peaceful beauty of the water, every moment was special. This was a day our family will remember forever. If you’re considering a boat tour, don’t hesitate – go with Jen. You won’t regret it!
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Manimalchozenbreed
Jun 26, 2025
Very entertaining! - Great adventure, were on a zodiac boat with seats, very comfortable. Saw whales,dolphins, seals, eagles and more. Great tour guide named Jen. It was well worth it.
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Randyfischer
May 25, 2025
Amazing zodiac wildlife tour - The trip we booked was excellent. Our captain Jason was fun experienced and had a great knowledge of the area and the wildlife that lives there. I highly recommend this adventure for everyone
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