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Home/Destinations/Vancouver Island/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Giants of the Salish Sea: boat tours from Victoria head out to spot orcas, humpback and grey whales, along with seals, sea lions and eagles, in some of the world’s richest whale-watching waters. An unforgettable ocean adventure.

158 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver
Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(5,692)·5 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(3,178)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Victoria
Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(2,779)·3h 30min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Vancouver Island
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
4.9(2,376)·3h 30min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
4.6(1,962)·3h 30min
from$60/ person
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Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide
4.7(1,650)·5 hours
from$157/ person
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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
Victoria
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
4.8(1,097)·3 hours
from$147/ person
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Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
4.9(851)·1h 30min
from$87/ person
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Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
4.7(787)·5 hours
from$177/ person
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
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Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
4.7(675)·13 hours
from$168$183/ person
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Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
4.8(650)·13–14 hours
from$256/ person
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Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(605)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
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Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Victoria
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
4.6(595)·3 hours
from$130/ person
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Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Victoria
Victoria Whale Watch Tour
4.8(574)·3 hours
from$121/ person
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Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
4.9(526)·1h 30min
from$71/ person
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Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
5.0(511)·1h 30min
from$72/ person
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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(493)·5 hours
from$192/ person
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
4.8(492)·13 hours
from$162/ person
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Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
Vancouver
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
4.9(455)·5 hours
from$169/ person
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Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
Victoria
Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
4.7(429)·3h 20min
from$138/ person
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Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure
Vancouver Island
Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure
4.9(426)·4 hours
from$163/ person
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Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
4.8(381)·3 hours
from$155/ person
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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise
Vancouver Island
Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise
4.9(370)·3 hours
from$143/ person
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Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure - Telegraph Cove
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure - Telegraph Cove
4.9(327)·3 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
Vancouver
Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
4.8(297)·10 hours
from$179/ person
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Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
Vancouver
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
4.9(290)·4 hours
from$113/ person
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Victoria
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
4.9(279)·3 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up
Vancouver
Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up
4.6(270)·3h 30min
from$70/ person
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Vancouver ↔ Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens
Vancouver
Vancouver ↔ Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens
4.7(232)·6–8 hours
from$524/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Vancouver Island
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
4.9(209)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Waterfall Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Waterfall Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
4.9(204)·3 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
Vancouver
Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
4.6(197)·35 min
from$356/ person
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Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Drop Off
Vancouver
Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Drop Off
4.6(158)·3h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
Vancouver
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
4.5(151)·7–8 hours
from$544/ person
via Viator
Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Salish Sea Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River
4.9(109)·4 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
Vancouver
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
4.7(105)·4 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC
Victoria
2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC
4.8(101)·2 hours
from$146/ person
via Viator
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Vancouver
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
4.9(92)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River
4.8(89)·4 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
4.4(84)·12–13 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Intimate West Coast Whale Watching - Partly-Sheltered
Vancouver
Intimate West Coast Whale Watching - Partly-Sheltered
5.0(84)·3–5 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
5.0(73)·5h 30min
from$351/ person
via Viator
Whale watching & sightseeing tour in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Whale watching & sightseeing tour in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island
4.9(68)·3h 30min
from$114/ person
via Viator
NEW Victoria Harbour Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Victoria
NEW Victoria Harbour Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(55)·45 min–1h 15min
from$32/ person
via Viator
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
Vancouver
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
4.9(54)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
4.2(34)·13–14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Victoria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Vancouver Island
Victoria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
4.8(18)·2 hours
from$4/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Vancouver Island — FAQ

Can you go whale watching on Vancouver Island?
Yes — boat tours from Victoria spot orcas and humpback whales.
What whales can you see?
Orcas, humpback and grey whales, plus seals and sea lions.
When is the best time for whale watching?
Roughly April to October, with orcas often seen in summer.

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