Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching: Luxury Catamaran Experience
4.9
236 Ratings
Vancouver
Experience the majesty of the Georgia Strait & Howe Sound on a luxury catamaran while searching for native marine wildlife. Join us for a Vancouver sunset whale watching tour!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 1666 Duranleau St - Explore the beauty that is British Columbia on this half-day whale-watching excursion from Vancouver. Step aboard the ‘Salish Sea Dream’ on Granville Island for the adventure of a lifetime. In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months. Enjoy views of the Salish Sea while learning about the local geology and marine life along the way. 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
- Luxury 95-passenger vessel with indoor heating and panoramic views
- Complimentary photo package capturing your experience
- Onboard facilities include two washrooms
- Knowledgeable captain and crew of 3-4 guides
- Warm beverages provided at no extra cost
- Whale Sightings Guarantee offering free tours until you spot whales
- Family-friendly with kids coloring books and educational materials
- Multilingual tour guides available for download
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Join us on one of our Salish Sea Catamarans – rapid, luxurious, and specially designed catamarans. With an overall seating capacity of 200 and a maximum limit of 95 passengers, there is ample space onboard to maintain safe distancing for all our guests. Immerse in the splendid scenery of the Georgia Strait & Howe Sound while exploring local maritime wildlife, and let our knowledgeable guides share fascinating tales of these creatures. The ultimate whale watching journey tailored for every explorer. Unwind into the twilight on our chic catamaran, Salish Sea Freedom or Dream, as we set sail from Vancouver’s False Creek. This 3-5 hour expedition is a delight for photographers and an idyllic way to conclude the day with the setting Salish Sea sun.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
- Email address to receive wildlife photo package
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
(236 Ratings)
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B9619akkathyb
Oct 20, 2023
The highest praise! - The crew and captain did everything they could to help us find and view the whales. They were very knowledgeable about the whales we saw and served us well!
We had an incredible experience!
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Brianrr2624hk
Sep 24, 2023
Phenomenal experience - Excellent experience! The entire staff was great…Tobin was a phenomenal guide. We were able to see countless humpback whales. We also say sea lions, seals and several birds. Would definitely recommend!
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Liambn2513uv
Sep 16, 2023
A MUST DO in Vancouver - Absolutely just do event when in Vancouver. Breathtaking experience with first class delivery. Can’t recommend enough to anyone who comes to Vancouver.
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Hannah3600
Sep 11, 2023
A whale of fun - Amazing! The crew was so much fun and we had a wonderful time being out on the water. Highly recommend!
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208guyc
Sep 11, 2023
Highly recommended - Incredible experience. Booked this months ago as I’d always wanted to see whales in the wild. POW changed my booking time but were speedy and polite with communications. The trip itself was awesome. The boat is comfortable and the staff , especially Jill who was with us at the front of the boat, were all professional and hugely passionate about the marine life we saw. They took time to engage and explain a lot about the whales and the locations. We saw a number of humpbacks on our trip and the captain remained sensitive to the need to give them space and distance. Sadly no Orcas seen but on the whole a highly recommended trip. And they send you a batch of free photos taken by the crew on the day. Wrap up warm though as whilst you may leave Granville Island in glorious sunshine it soon gets colder and windy out on the water.
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Laurg95
Sep 6, 2023
Excellent tour - Would highly recommend this tour to anyone! Getting to see the whales (we were lucky enough to see both orcas and humpbacks) was incredible, and in general the scenery was stunning. The staff were all extremely helpful and professional and the inclusion of free hot chocolate was really nice. Our naturalist guide, Maurice, had a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer all of our questions in excellent detail. His enthusiasm really shone through and he kept us all engaged for the whole tour. We left feeling satisfied that we had experienced amazing wildlife viewing in a responsible way, and had also learned a load - overall, it was even better than we had hoped for!
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Emma_j
Sep 5, 2023
Yes you do see whales! - What an amazing trip. Great Central boarding location on Granville Island.
Large boat with plenty of space,set up so that everyone can be seated either inside or out so no problems with getting to sit where you want. Lots of outdoor viewing space too.
Fast drive of around an hour to first spotting point.
So lucky we got to see humpback whales,orcas,seals,sea lions and eagles.
You can get closer if you travel on a rib boat but for comfort and convenience this works really well .
Knowledgeable crew who give you lots of info ,thanks to Sebastian and Steven. Maurice also amazing as he kept the free hot drinks flowing and Karl was the driver.
Whole trip lasted around 4 hours and we arrived back in the harbour to an amazing sunset.
They then send you some photos taken by the crew of the wildlife you have seen.
Yes it's expensive but it's worth every penny
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775reemak
Sep 5, 2023
Best whale watching experience - My husband and I were thoroughly entertained. Sébastien's enthusiasm about the whales truly made this experience memorable. Everyone on board was wonderful. This was all worth it. The hot chocolate was amazing. Thank you!!!!
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Danielbi2922cp
Sep 5, 2023
Great experience - It was a great experience. We saw a lot of whales. The team did a great job of informing us. And the fact that you can later download the professional photos to complement your mobile phone photos is great.
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937brieannam
Sep 4, 2023
Amazing tour and crew! - This was such a great experience, we did the sunset tour and saw so many orcas and humpback whales, and even go to see the DFO in action when people were harassing the whales, I would recommended to everyone! The crew was so incredibly nice and informative and even helped out my fiancé when he proposed at the end of the tour, and on top of that gave us a little engagement gift too. We will definitely be coming back, this was such an incredible and memorable experience.
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