Vancouver Whale-Watching Tour: Spot Majestic Marine Wildlife
4.6
1,311 Ratings
Richmond
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: 1 day learn more
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
  • Snacks
  • On-board restrooms
  • Shuttle pickup and drop off (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Shuttle pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
  • Lunch
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

While visiting Vancouver, seize the opportunity to embark on a whale-watching excursion and observe Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles, and other species in the breathtaking landscape of Canada’s southwest coastline. Accompanied by a professional wildlife guide, you’ll board a top-tier, contemporary boat for a 3- to 5-hour adventure, commencing from the scenic, historic fishing town of Steveston and venturing through the stunning Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands.

Known for attracting a wide array of sea life, this tour boasts a 95% success rate in whale spotting. As you seek out the fascinating Orcas (Killer Whales) and Humpback Whales, you’ll also get to witness the life of this rich marine ecosystem, with the possibility of seeing Dall’s Porpoises riding the waves, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, and Seals. Opt for the shuttle option to benefit from round-trip transport from downtown Vancouver with engaging commentary, and spend either your morning or afternoon immersing yourself in nature on this unforgettable whale-watching journey!

  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Location
12240 Second Ave
Second Avenue
Arrival at our office is required one hour before your tour. Please check in at our office to receive your boarding pass. #210-12240 Second Avenue Richmond BC V7E 3L8 ***If you have booked tour with shuttle pick-up, you must call our office to reserve your pick-up time and zone***
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(1311 Ratings)
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Go65939331453
Apr 22, 2024
Incredible! Tears and cheeks hurting from smiling - An incredibly special day watching Marine life off Vancouver. We chose this company as the oldest most respected in Vancouver. They were informative and kept their distance from the wildlife to ensure their safety is paramount! We were lucky enough to see a family of Orcas aswell as Sea lions, Harbour seals and Eagles. Our guide was a naturalist so was able to share with us her knowledge on these amazing creatures! Thank you team!
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Jenalees2023
Apr 19, 2024
Highly recommend! - The free shuttle was timely and the driver was friendly and informative as we drove through the city! We got to see a pod of 7 Orcas and some seals! It was amazing! Staff was very friendly!!
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Jenalee_s
Apr 19, 2024
Definitely recommend - We saw a pod of 7 Orcas and some sea lions! It was fantastic. Staff was very friendly! The boat was nice also!
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Rebeccadg2747cv
Apr 3, 2024
Book it you won’t regret it - Amazing!! Such a great day! Highly recommend, saw loads of sea lions, seals, bald eagles, and 4 ORCAS. Staff super friendly and helpful.
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Madelyn_b
Apr 2, 2024
Awesome, knowledgeable... - Awesome, knowledgeable crew and great orca hunt sighting. Weather was beatiful, but the provided rain jackets were great to have just in case
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Deguz1
Apr 2, 2024
Worth it - Very positive experience from the moment we were picked up by the shuttle driver, Levi (Le-vee). He’s very entertaining as he gave us the run down of Vancouver and British Columbia. The staff at the office where we check were friendly and efficient. On the boat the ride was smooth and the are where we sat was enclosed. Our naturist, “Yaz” was very friendly and informative. She answered all of our questions. There’s a bathroom onboard. There is no food or drink for sale on the boat but Yaz did pass out some granola bars. It was the first day of the whale watching season and we saw the transient pod of orcas. They appeared to have just completed a hunt based on the flock of seagulls in the water overhead. Very exciting. Our teenaged daughter loved it. We watched them for a while. It looked like they were chasing something else in the water along the shore of one of the surrounding islands. We saw many Harbour seals as well as California and Steller’s sea lions. There were many bald eagles as well. The tours typically last from 3-5 hours depending on how soon you see whales. It has been the best part of our Vancouver trip so far. We hope to come back. Next time I bring my real camera, not just an iPhone.
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Curious295617
Apr 2, 2024
Great experience! - Well-organized tour with knowledgeable guide. The extra jackets were much appreciated! We were thrilled to see orcas, seals, and bald eagles. Highly recommend.
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Adventure23566550097
Oct 30, 2023
Excellent tour - We were extremely lucky to see several families of Orcas & Sea Lions that followed us. We got to see them hunt out in the wild, it was truly spectacular! Our tour guide, Sebastian Velasquez was very informative & professional. Thank you to the office team that was very attentive & extra caring. Very grateful for your help.
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Lauren_c
Oct 29, 2023
Great experience! - We had a great experience! We took the shuttle from downtown. Levi was our driver and we found him to be friendly and entertaining. Check in was very easy and we were on the boat seeing wildlife in no time. We saw killer whales, humpback whales, bald eagles, and sea lions. Highly recommend!
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Nicola_s
Oct 24, 2023
Unforgettable experience - We totally lucked out. Staff both at quayside and boat were excellent. The water was rough because of the time of year but expertly navigated by captain. We ended up right in the middle of the action with 5 transient pods of Orca hunting a 1 ton male sea lion. Even the crew were in awe. Once in a lifetime experience.
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