Vancouver Whale Watching: Luxury Marine Wildlife Adventure
4.9
3,277 Ratings
Vancouver
Embark on a luxury marine wildlife adventure in Vancouver. Hop aboard our high-speed, custom-built catamarans for the ultimate whale watching experience. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 1666 Duranleau St - Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Explore the Strait of Georgia currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals’ stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) A fantastic trip for photographers, this is The quintessential whale-watching experience for every adventurer. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones!
What's Included
- Complimentary photo package documenting your trip and wildlife encounters
- Cozy 95-passenger vessel with heated cabin and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows
- Accessibility with two onboard washrooms
- Knowledgeable captain and 3-4 expert crew members/guides
- Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate to keep you warm
- Educational resources available to enhance your experience
- Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee for endless opportunities to see whales
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Join us onboard our high-speed, luxurious, and custom-built Salish Sea class catamarans. They offer prime viewing, both indoors and outdoors. These catamarans, which can accommodate 95 passengers, were thoughtfully designed and constructed in Canada, keeping the welfare of our precious marine fauna and passengers as the primary concern. Revel in the grandeur of the Georgia Strait in comfort as you scout for native marine wildlife and hear fascinating narratives from our local experts. This is the ideal whale-watching adventure for all explorers.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
Location
1666 Duranleau St
Duranleau Street
Please remember to check-in 30 minutes before your adventure, At 1666 Duranleau st on Granville Island behind Bridges restaurant. We will not hold the boat for late guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(3277 Ratings)
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Noor
May 5, 2024
Worth It!! - What a wonderful experience! The boat was comfortable and crew was excellent! We sat in the very front of the boat and the views alone were worth it! Jill was our naturalist and was very knowledgeable. We saw Orca Stanley at Stanley Park with his family, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, bald eagles. At the very beginning of our boat trip I saw an eagle in the sky and knew it would be a good day. The catamaran is very smooth and provides a very comfortable ride. I stayed outside the whole time and was mesmerized by everything. They also send you some of their best pictures from the trip as an added bonus in case you don’t have a great zoom lens. The whale watching was definitely the best part of my trip and I will make this part of my trip again should I return to Vancouver (I hope i do!).
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Sandra_b
May 3, 2024
Great experience - All the crew were very friendly and knowledgeable . We were incredibly lucky and saw two humpback whales and two pods of orcas. We were emailed photos taken by a crew member which was a nice touch. Would highly recommend this trip.
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Brettandjoanne
Apr 18, 2024
Brilliant Day! - Such an amazing day, the staff were so knowledgeable and friendly, great hot chocolate too - we saw a family of Orcas, bald eagles, sea lions and harbour seals - we stayed with the Orcas for an hour and Wilma was so knowledgeable. The best experience seeing these animals in the wild. The boat was great too, we saw some boats that only had outdoor space but it could get really cold so to be able to nip inside and get a hot drink was perfect - thank you Prince of Whales for a memorable day!
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Connector789071
Apr 15, 2024
Sensational views of mountains, sea lions and orcas - The trip was amazing - definitely worth going on. The scenery was fantastic and we got to see sea lions and a family of orcas. The crew were really informative and friendly. I would certainly recommend this trip.
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Tour59644709724
Apr 10, 2024
highly recommended tour - A fantastic bucket list tour. Thank you to Sean, Roman, Wilma, RóisÃn, and Petra for helping make it a fun and memorable trip!
The crew were informative, kept the trip
interesting whilst searching and so friendly. Not only did we see 4 pods of orcas, sea lions and harbour seals but we learnt so much too in gorgeous sunshine!
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Mitkalin
Jan 23, 2024
I loved - Living this experience alone was incredible, In an iconic location and a world-class event venue the inspiring experience. You definitely have to experience it, they are the best.
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J58yfcarolinam
Dec 3, 2023
A "must do" for wildlife lovers! -
I have no words to describe how much I loved this experience. The thrill of seeing the whales was something I will never forget in my life. The boat is comfortable, the crew is extremely kind and rich in knowledge. They are available to answer any questions and really dedicate themselves to ensuring that everyone can see the whales. I loved it, loved it and would do it 1000 times again. Whales are a show of nature.
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Departure251906
Oct 24, 2023
Wonderful, 100% would do it again. - We had such a great experience - thank you to all the crew.
Their passion for their jobs was palpable and they were just so happy to share their knowledge.
Despite the weather not playing very nicely with us we saw bald eagles, seals, sea lions and a humpback whale.
The emailed photos were an unexpected and lovely inclusion.
Thanks team for a great experience.
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W2love2travel
Oct 23, 2023
Incredible Experience - Anthony, Wilma, Sandy, Jill and Lucas were fabulous Naturalists and tour guides who not only exhibited enthusiasm, but you could tell they truly loved their jobs. We got to see Pacific white-sided dolphins who have never been seen by this crew before. And of course seeing the humpback whales was surreal. They made the trip educational, fun and truly enjoyable!
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Mariey403
Oct 21, 2023
Definitely recommend - Prince of Whales was very attentive, firstly checking in before we arrived and secondly, once arrived, I was with my elderly mum and all the time they were very accommodating ensuring she was ok.
But then to top it off, we got to see hump back whales, bald eagles and sea lions plus the best free hot chocolate. Would definitely recommend.
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