Water activity

Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour

Activity provider: PRINCE OF WHALES
Water activity

Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour

Activity provider: PRINCE OF WHALES

From US$ 146.46 per person

Eco-certified

Admire whales and other marine animals up close on a state-of-the-art, covered Salish Sea catamaran. Enjoy three levels of viewing areas, an included photo package, and guaranteed whale sightings.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the waters off Vancouver for whales, seabirds and more
  • Learn about the local geology and marine life from your crew
  • Enjoy views of the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands and Howe Sound
  • Select from half-day and sunset tour options
Full description

Experience the awe and inspiration of seeing whales in their natural environment on this unique whale-watching excursion from Vancouver. Get the chance to spot orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales, as well as porpoises and seals.

Depart from Granville Island in downtown Vancouver on a high-speed, custom-built, luxury catamaran that takes you on a fully-guided whale watching and marine wildlife tour.

As you set out from Vancouver, choose whether you want to stay inside the heated cabin or head outside and pick from 3 different viewing areas on 2 levels that are perfect for photography.

Marvel at the beauty of the Strait of Georgia on this outdoor adventure. As you sail, learn about the history of the area and the local marine wildlife from your knowledgeable crew.

Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, yourself, and your loved ones! It is the quintessential whale-watching experience for every adventurer.

Select the half-day cruise, or opt for the sunset option to watch the sun go down over the water.

Includes
  • Live commentary on board
  • Guide
  • Guaranteed whale sightings
  • Photo package
  • Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German, and Dutch.
  • Jr. Naturalist guides (kids guide and educational coloring book)
  • Hot drinks (coffee, tea, and hot cocoa)
  • Snacks available for purchase
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Check-in at the Prince of Whales Adventure Centre on Granville Island. The adventure center is located next to the Ten Thousand Villages store, opposite the yellow building of Bridges Restaurant.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Please check in 30 minutes before the scheduled start of your tour
  • The tour does not include food and drinks
  • Gratuities to the guide and tour host are optional
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 294 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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What an amazing excursion!! From the crew to seeing the whales it was awesome. We were fortunate enough to see humpback and orca whales with harbor seals along the way. The crew were engaging and took every opportunity to make sure we were able to see the whales and stayed for awhile at the site to enjoy the whales. Anthony, Sandy, Luke, Stephen and Wilma were very knowledgeable and were able to identify what whales we were seeing. Would recommend this excursion. The ride was smooth and comfortable. Great day!! Also a great bonus was getting the pictures from the day at the end. I wasn’t able to get a lot so having those sent were so helpful.

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March 31, 2023

It was an awesome experience doing the Whale Watching with Prince of Whales in Vancouver. I also liked the fact that the crews were informative about the area and the animals, and they were as excited to see the animals. The crews were also attentive and friendly, so it made the activity even more enjoyable (thanks Ian, Ronan, Tobin, Alex, and Wilma!). Understandably, when we're in a nature-related activities (like this one), most of the time it's down to our luck to what we will encounter. We didn't see any whales, but we did see a pod of orcas in action. It was really worth it.

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March 31, 2023

Wirklich tolle Tour! Um ehrlich zu sein war es die 2, da man bei der ersten keine Wale sehen konnte :(( Allerdings wurde das "Garantie"versprechen eingehalten und man könnte ohne Probleme eine neue Tour buchen! Auf beiden Touren einen super Guide, sehr informativ und stets höflich!!! Kann diese Tour nur empfehlen!

March 31, 2023

Product ID: 100020