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Whale Watching Tour: Telegraph Cove Adventure
4.9
281 Ratings
Telegraph Cove
Embark on a thrilling Zodiac whale watching adventure from Telegraph Cove Resort in Vancouver Island. Join us for a 3-hour fully-guided tour to spot majestic whales and marine wildlife.
Embark on a thrilling Zodiac whale watching adventure from Telegraph Cove Resort in Vancouver Island. Join us for a 3-hour fully-guided tour to spot majestic whales and marine wildlife.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park - Whale Watching in Johnstone Strait and nearby ocean area. We hope to see whales, seals, sea lions, maybe some otters, dolphins and eagles too! Always a great day when we catch them all!
- Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park - Whale Watching in Johnstone Strait and nearby ocean area. We hope to see whales, seals, sea lions, maybe some otters, dolphins and eagles too! Always a great day when we catch them all!
What's Included
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac
- Live commentary
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply)
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac
- Live commentary
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply)
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Situated in the northern areas of Vancouver Island, Telegraph Cove is a small sanctuary for those passionate about whale watching and conservation. Previously a fishing community, Telegraph Cove is now the spotlight for our ultimate whale watching journey. Setting off from Telegraph Cove Resort in a 12-seater open-air Zodiac-style vessel, this…
Situated in the northern areas of Vancouver Island, Telegraph Cove is a small sanctuary for those passionate about whale watching and conservation. Previously a fishing community, Telegraph Cove is now the spotlight for our ultimate whale watching journey. Setting off from Telegraph Cove Resort in a 12-seater open-air Zodiac-style vessel, this expedition offers a 3 hour fully-led tour observing whales and other oceanic wildlife.
- There is a minimum passenger height restriction of 4ft (120cm) and 50 lbs (23kg)
- Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time/vessel or full refund
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
- Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
Location
Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park
Telegraph Cove Road
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time at Prince of Whales Adventure Center located at the north end of Telegraph Cove Resort next to the Telegraph Cove Whale Interpretive Center (24 Boardwalk, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0). The boat will not be held for late passengers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(281 Ratings)
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Eveline
Oct 5, 2025
Amazing tour with a lot of wildlife! - Had an amazing time on the zodiac tour and saw a whole lot of wildlife (Orcas, Humback whales, Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Bald Eagle and a huge group of Dolphins!) Connor was an amazing guide and made it a great experience!
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162renatea
Oct 5, 2025
Beautiful day in Johnstone Strait - We sailed with a zodiac to Johnstone Strait, we saw 3 killer whales pretty soon, so beautiful! Then Connor gave us the choice whether we wanted to look for whales, or sail to another area, where there would probably also be killer whales. Our entire group has chosen the whales and we have seen them extensively. To conclude, a large group of Steller sea lions. During the tour, Connor explained the animals we saw and the area we were in. We had beautiful weather that day.
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D-kueb
Sep 29, 2025
Very nice tour - With our enthusiastic guide / skipper Connor had a very nice morning. Main goal, of course, was whale watching. Since humpback whales are (apparently) in very predictable locations, we first went looking for Orcas. Just looking, but a nice group of 6-7 animals found a while from a distance can follow. Seen bald eagles and sea lions in between. Sailed on to humpback whales: almost immediately we saw 3-4 of these huge beasts near our boat and later on the way back to Telegraph Cove 3 more!
Nice to see how people try to disturb the animals as little as possible. In between fun facts/stories from Connor. Glad we booked this excursion. The location of Telegraph Cove makes it (I think) extra fun, because you are quickly between the islands and therefore almost immediately somewhere where you can see nice things.
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S5912iefelixr
Sep 16, 2025
Great fun and loads of whales - The experience was worth every penny. It was great fun to cruise along with high speed in the Zodiac boat. Our very nice and knowledgeable guide Scotty took us out and he found us so many whales that it was hard to decide in which direction to look. Scotty told us the most interesting facts about every whale and how researchers tell them apart and catalogue them. We encountered several humpbacks and a pod of Orcas as well as a single Orca on the hunt for salmon.
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Daytrip58810427279
Sep 14, 2025
Whales and selfie galore - We had the BEST marine tour you could imagine! James was a lovely tour guide - he was so knowledgeable and respectful of the wildlife we saw, and so clever at finding such a variety for us to see: a pod of orca, pod of dolphins, numerous humpback whales, sealions, seals, birdlife. Truly an experience to be cherished and remembered. James - you are amazing - thank you!
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Lauragq2352xm
Sep 2, 2025
Rib tour spotted orcas several times - Driving James really good, despite the fog (August fogest) we were able to see the killer whales, several times and the dolphins. Not the whales but the killer whales were a breathtaking sight and James gave us so many interesting explanations.
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Kirstenmaria
Sep 2, 2025
Guide brought the sunshine - It was super rainy and weather was terrible, but the guide was so optimistic and kind! We did spot a family of orka's, so that was our hope. Also lots of sealions super close and swimming along.
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Hannahdc1548sk
Aug 24, 2025
Awesome Experience! - What an awesome experience!! Our guide, James, was super knowledgeable and very friendly. We saw sooo many orca whales, I bet around 20, as well as dolphins and seals. The weather was very cloudy, but it made the whole experience feel so PNW and cozy. And the life jackets/body suits they provide you kept you pretty warm. Overall, my husband and I had an amazing time and James was awesome! Thanks again :)
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S1758wpangelac
Aug 24, 2025
Amazing! - Amazing Hours with Scottie! We saw lots of orca’s family and whales! We choose the zodiac for the wild experience :-) they gave clothes to be safe and warm, my kids enjoyed!!!
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Saskiag649
Aug 17, 2025
Hugely rewarding, even with teenagers - Today we went on the whale watching tour with Connor (assisted by Kennedy) from Telegraph Cove. Still in the harbor we immediately saw three river otters, who clearly enjoy the fish remains they can find.
Once at sea, Connor first went looking for killer whales. Soon he found two groups of killer whales, about 10 animals. What beautiful animals! Good also to see that the skipper does everything to keep enough distance from the animals.
After we had extensively looked at the orcas, we sailed on in search of humpback whales. We saw two humpback whales come up together each time and then dive for a few minutes. In the meantime, we got interesting information about the animals. Next to the whales we saw another porpoise and on our return a black bear and an eagle.
Sailing in the zodiac was much more comfortable than I expected and it is nice to be so close to the water.
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