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Whale Watching: Salish Sea Catamaran Adventure
4.9
5,172 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!
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1666 Duranleau St - Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Salish Sea and its diverse wildlife, from synchronized whale sightings to bald eagles gliding above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Georgia in search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share captivating stories about these magnificent creatures. Enjoy…
- 1666 Duranleau St - Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Salish Sea and its diverse wildlife, from synchronized whale sightings to bald eagles gliding above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Georgia in search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share captivating stories about these magnificent creatures. Enjoy the comfort of a heated cabin, staying warm, dry, and refreshed. This is an exceptional opportunity for photographers and the ultimate whale-watching adventure for every explorer. Delight in Vancouver’s finest whale watching tour, offering spectacular views of iconic landmarks such as Stanley Park with its Vancouver Aquarium, Point Atkinson in Lighthouse Park, Granville Island with its famous Public Market, Vancouver Downtown, Kitsilano Beach, and Spanish Banks. Fully immerse in this extraordinary experience as we capture free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, scenery, and your cherished moments!
What's Included
- 95-passenger vessel with indoor, heated cabin and open air decks
- Free photo package of trip & wildlife, including personal photos
- Two washrooms
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Digital Language Guides available (German, Dutch, Spanish, English, French)
- Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
- Educational materials on board…
- 95-passenger vessel with indoor, heated cabin and open air decks
- Free photo package of trip & wildlife, including personal photos
- Two washrooms
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Digital Language Guides available (German, Dutch, Spanish, English, French)
- Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
- Educational materials on board
- Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee - return tour until you see whales
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. These 95 passenger catamarans were engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this…
Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. These 95 passenger catamarans were engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of Georgia Strait in comfort in search of native marine wildlife. Listen to our local experts bring the animals’ stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
- 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 most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure time
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(5172 Ratings)
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Ashleigh
Sep 10, 2025
Well worth it! - This was an incredible experience, we were fortunate enough to see orcas and a humoback whale on our tour. The team onboard were so friendly and knowledgable about the whales, it was an amazing afternoon well spent!
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Lousw6157ab
Aug 3, 2025
Wonderful event with a great crew! - Knowledgeable and friendly crew (Sean, Roman, Jake, Wilma and Dani) who were patient with whales and us-took the time to allow us to sit in the vicinity of these magnificent creatures and capture moments of a lifetime. I highly recommend this activity.
We had a marvelous and awe-inspiring day!
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Laura_k
Jun 23, 2025
Had Great time whale hunting - They said three-five hours; we had the full five hours. Lot of boat time but beautiful scenery and a chance to see a variety of wildlife in their natural habitats. The crew was fantastic. Thanks to:
CAPTAIN: ANTHONY
FIRST MATE: ROMAN
NATURALISTS:
Wilma
Faud kes
Jonah
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Escape28136225010
Jun 23, 2025
Whale watching from Vancouver - Thank you for making my wifes dreams come true! It was truly an amazing experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to book it. We went on 13th june 8.30am. Wilma was very knowledgeable and extremely professional. Our captain was Anthony and first mate Luke. My wife was the one that got extremely excited because it has been a life long dream to see them. So once again a simple thank you for this amazing experience for us both!
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Ross_s1
Jun 10, 2025
Awesome excursion. - This was well organised. The Captain knew exactly where to go to see whales and the on-board naturalists explained so much particularly what to look for just before whales surfaced. This allowed me to take the most extraordinary photo ever. Was the highlight of our trip to Canada
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Sumikon536
Jun 9, 2025
I loved going with the "Prince of Whales" .Their team is the best! - Going whale watching with the Prince of Whales was one of the best tours I have taken. Whale watching was at the top of my bucket list, and I am thrilled I chose your company to experience this on my first solo trip. I took the half-day tour and saw many Orcas and two Humpbacks; Their names are Whisk and Malamute. The crew was brilliant, and so were the naturalists.
They explained the finer nuances of the Humpback and Orcas in a precise and straightforward manner. They were ready to take questions and, at the same time, were stealthily observing the waters and looking out for the whales.
All safety norms were explained very clearly, and the bottomless coffee and hot chocolate kept me warm on the cold Salish Sea. I am addicted and would go with "The Prince of Whales "in a heartbeat, the next time I travel to Vancouver.
I want to mention the highly professional and wonderful crew members-Roman, Lucas, Petra, Karl and Ashley.
Many Thanks for making this one of the best days of my life.
Warmly
Sumiko M Nanda
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Jollyjoncardiff
Jun 14, 2025
Fantastic- skilled knowledgeable crew - Great service throughout. Sat up top by pilots cabin who advised us they were great seats but a windy ride, it was absolutely fine just watch your hat! Amazing whale sightings all around us and some really close . Crew obviously adhere to strict laws around giving wildlife space , switching off engines when close up etc. great commentary. All I’d say is if you want to hear you need to be at the front or the rear of the boat where the Guides are or you won’t hear them. So knowledgeable and knew the whales having their identification cards with them. Saw so many humpbacks , no Orca but to be expected as the whales not usually in the same area if they can help it apparently. Sailed on to a small island where we saw bald eagles and harbor seals . They really tried their best to give us a great wildlife experience which we had. Free tea coffee and hot chocolate- delicious, plus other refreshments available to buy. Onboard toilet 👍Would definitely recommend this trip
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Rud0lfh
Apr 22, 2026
I wouldn't do it again - I cannot agree with the many positive reviews.
I guess the expectations I had were way too high. I have learned that it is probably normal that you see a whale maybe 2 - 3 times on the whole ride for a few seconds.
For me it was just like this - we were at sea for 6 hours and I saw a whale's caudal fin twice for maybe 2 - 3 seconds from about 300 meters away.
And if this is the normal case for spending over 160 euros is also just too much .
What I didn't know that there are strict laws not to get close to the whales (200 meters minimum distance) unlike in the Baja California where you really see whales up close and also very many - and that's where the trip cost me 90 dollars.
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Nitin_t
Sep 29, 2025
Worst - Worst customer service ever
Was on phone with customer service advisor
Not body helped
Outlet Person at front desk was helpful who helped
You are third party when booking confirmed no body helped
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Kelly_b
Aug 24, 2025
Be Mindful Booking Here - My family and I booked this tour and were denied entry for being only 2 minutes late. The company advises arriving 30 minutes early for parking, but it actually took us over an hour to find a spot near their location. When we called, we were assured they wouldn’t leave us, but upon arrival we were told to “sprint” to the boat and then denied boarding.
The most concerning part was when we asked to reschedule—they admitted people often miss the deadline but still refused to rebook us or issue a refund.
If you’re considering whale watching, I’d recommend booking with another company or outside of Granville Island to avoid this experience.
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