Cowichan Bay Whale Watching: Small Group Adventure

Experience the thrill of whale watching in Cowichan Bay! Join our small group adventure and encounter orca whales, humpback whales, and more. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1721 Cowichan Bay Rd - Our Half Day 3.5
  • 4 hour Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours focus on Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventures, lasting 3.5 to 4 hours, highlight encounters with Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales, and Minke Whales. Participants will also see Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dall’s and Harbour Porpoises, along with a variety of marine birds during this eco-friendly whale watching…

Location
1721 Cowichan Bay Rd
Cowichan Bay Road
Please check in no later than 30 minutes before departure. We are located at 1721 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katy
Apr 18, 2026
We had a great experience. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. - Great staff, we saw the wildlife we expected
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Sharon
Apr 17, 2026
Great whale watching tour - There were 5 of us in total on the Zodiac boat with Captain Kate. She was very knowledgeable on the wildlife and the area. We saw a California sea lion, then seals and eagle.. then the T100 orca pod. All
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Nancykh6616bp
Mar 24, 2026
Whale watching tour - The tour was amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable so we were able to learn a lot as well. We left out of the French Creek Marina so it worked out well for us location wise. We saw a pod of Orcas, sea lions, seals and lots of birds. Great day on the water!
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Michael
Mar 15, 2026
Friendly and informative. - Just a brilliant experience. We got loads of information, patient and friendly answers to my questions, we saw seals, sea lions, and a pod of orcas, including one that came very close to the boat (which was more luck than skill, but it still made a good trip).
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Theruck84
Nov 24, 2025
Experience of a Lifetime! - Our excursion with Ocean EcoVentures was the experience of a lifetime! It had been my dream to see Orcas for as long as I could remember. Not only did we see an extravagant display from the rare northern resident killer whales, we saw a gorgeous humpback named Yogi as well. Our guide, Jane, was the most informative guide I've ever encountered. (And I have done many whale watches in California, but this one takes the cake!) She knew many of the names of the whales, their relationships and migration patterns, and we also had the opportunity to listen to their communications from an underwater microphone. From start to finish the adventure was spectacular and moving. The staff was communicative, enthusiastic and beyond well-informed. We are deeply grateful and this adventure will be indelible in our memories!
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Ga_llaneb2025
Oct 8, 2025
Beautiful - Great experience! A great guide, very nice to know that these whales are studied and protected. We have seen plenty of animals including whales and always with respect! I highly recommend!
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Jemmab2020
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic whale watching experience - This whale watching experience was everything we hoped it would be. We chose this company as the groups are small , we had 8 in our boat and the company itself are dedicated to conservation, research and education, not mass tourism. We had Gary as our captain and he was so knowledgeable and passionate about the whales, which made the whole experience even better. We were so lucky to observe 3 pods of Killer Whales about 10 in total and some humpback whales. It was an amazing experience and one I would highly recommend.
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Hzberry
Sep 26, 2025
Great afternoon in the Straight of Georgia - Our tour was fantastic, Andy was a great guide. The day was calm and beautiful - which was lucky. I was happy to borrow their full body zip up warm suit, as it did get cold. We saw humpback whales and orcas!
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U6351nralenam
Sep 25, 2025
Great and educational experience - Very great and educational experience with our tour guide Jane! She was very nice, gave many interesting information and answered every question! Our trip was about 4 hours and we were very lucky to see some orcas, sea lions and seals!
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Trampingpoms
Apr 23, 2026
Whale watching - Well organised but not the most enjoyable whale watching experience we have had. We found 2 Orcas fairly quickly then stayed with them at least an hour watching them, swimming from a distance ( if they had been more active I would have understood). Whilst the tour leader was very knowledgeable and informative we felt we could have moved off sooner to try find other wildlife. We then saw sea lions
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From $166
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).