Whale Watching: Vancouver's Marine Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling whale-watching tour in Vancouver and witness majestic marine wildlife, including Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, and Eagles. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vancouver Whale Watch - This is our office where you can get information about our excursions, and also check in for your tour.
What's Included
  • Naturalist guide
  • Live commentary
  • Orca Ranger activity book (receive a special badge, become an Orca Ranger)
  • Bottled water
  • Yellow windbreaker jackets
  • Granola Bar
  • On-board restrooms
  • Our whale guarantee (if we don’t see whales, come back for free - does not expire, non-transferable)
Additional Information

When visiting Vancouver, be sure to embark on a whale-watching tour to observe Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles, and other wildlife against the breathtaking backdrop of Canada’s southwest coast. Accompanied by a professional wildlife guide, board a top-notch, modern vessel for a 3- to 5-hour journey, beginning in the charming,…

Location
Vancouver Whale Watch
Second Avenue
Arrival at our office is required one hour before your tour. Check in at our office to receive your boarding pass. Boats depart promptly on time. #210-12240 Second Avenue Richmond BC V7E 3L8
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ipshita_r
Dec 26, 2025
I still talk about it - I have been to several wildlife watching experiences and this one has the most action I could imagine. Highly recommend
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Johanne_a
Oct 21, 2025
Orcas and Humpbacks - We saw 2 types of whales at 2 separate locations. The crew was great. The ride was safe and ppretty smooth.
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Gina_g
Oct 11, 2025
Great Experience - Our experience was amazing. Our guide and captain were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. We saw 3 humpback whales, Orcas, sea lions and eagles. This tour was everything I hoped for and more. The little town was adorable too. Plan some time to explore and get something to eat before or after your tour.
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Cruiser56078107751
Oct 10, 2025
Fantastic whale watching experience - Absolutely fantastic tour from the easy pick up from the hotel and the whale watching itself. Saw humpbacks and Orcas and was also given information on them by the naturalists on board. So lucky and would do it again
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Jasminembbb
Oct 10, 2025
a wonderful day - Really enjoyed this experience, saw many whales, sea lions, flying fish and birds. Ken our guided was amazing helping take pictures and providing us with great knowledge. Our trip was cut short but purely because the sea was getting rough and safety first.
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Jaime_c
Oct 9, 2025
It's extraordinary the... - It is extraordinary the landscape, the animals and the care of the crew to find whales.....
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Jude_k
Oct 9, 2025
Whale watching - Such a good trip ! Well worth the money . We were lucky enough to see the Killer whales , Humpback whales , Seals and the bald eagle . Would imagine if you weren’t lucky enough you who’s be very disappointed !
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Laura_m
Oct 8, 2025
Beautiful and amazing! - It was an amazing experience and the group size was not to big. Perfect to be able to take pictures and video of the whales. We were the only boat in the area; which was nice.
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Colintch
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic experience! - Everything went smooth from collecting the tickets to the viewing of whales. I was lucky to be able to see humpback, killer whales, several seals and even one bald eagle. The experience was good and the boat was stable throughout the ride.
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Esteban
Dec 23, 2025
Mixed experience – Disappointing choices despite a great welcome - We took part in this whale-watching excursion off the coast of Vancouver in September 2025. First of all, I want to highlight the positive aspects: • a warm and friendly welcome, • clear and well-organized logistics (meeting point, boarding, explanations), • a pleasant and professional crew, • the guide on board took the time to speak with each passenger individually, which was very much appreciated. Unfortunately, the overall experience was spoiled by a questionable decision made by the crew. While sailing, we spotted several whales extremely close to the boat, breaching and making large splashes — an absolutely breathtaking sight just a few meters away. Many passengers (around 20 to 30 of us on board) were amazed and clearly wanted to go back and observe them. Surprisingly, the crew decided not to turn back, telling us that we would experience an even “bigger surprise” further away. As non-experts, we trusted their judgment. After a long journey, we finally reached a distant area where we were told that a group of around fifteen or more orcas was present. In reality, we only saw dorsal fins in the distance, with no remarkable behavior. We stayed there for nearly an hour and a half, and the disappointment was clearly felt among the passengers. Many of us would have much preferred returning to see the whales we had already witnessed breaching so close to the boat. What was most frustrating was the feeling that passengers’ opinions were not taken into account at all. We had traveled from the other side of the world and paid for this excursion to have a memorable experience, yet it seemed that the crew’s personal choice outweighed the visitors’ expectations, even though they have the opportunity to see these animals regularly. An experience like this should primarily aim to meet the expectations of paying guests, not impose a unilateral decision without listening. In summary: • great welcome and organization, • but poor route and viewing choices, • lack of consideration for passengers’ preferences, • a frustrating experience despite huge potential. I would not recommend this tour and, if possible, would suggest choosing another company that is more attentive to its guests’ expectations.
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From $151
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).