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Home/Destinations/Vancouver/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Meet the giants of the Pacific: whale-watching tours from Vancouver head out into the Salish Sea in search of orcas, humpback and grey whales, plus seals, sea lions, eagles and porpoises. Choose a comfortable covered boat or an exhilarating open Zodiac for an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

90 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(5,684)·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(3,173)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
4.8(2,142)·10 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide
4.7(1,649)·5 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
4.7(1,416)·30 min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
Vancouver
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
4.8(1,027)·10 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Vancouver
Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
4.9(919)·3 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
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
via Viator
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
via Viator
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(599)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
4.9(525)·1h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
5.0(509)·1h 30min
from$72/ person
via Viator
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
via Viator
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
Vancouver
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
4.9(448)·5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
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
via Viator
Whale Watching Adventure Vancouver
British Columbia
Whale Watching Adventure Vancouver
4.8(343)·4 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
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
Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise from Downtown
−19%
Vancouver
Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise from Downtown
4.4(313)·1 hour
from$43$54/ 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$180/ person
via Viator
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
via Viator
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
4.3(230)·30 min–45 min
from$16/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
Whistler
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
4.7(214)·10 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Vancouver Island
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
4.9(209)·4 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River
4.9(160)·4 hours
from$177/ 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(103)·4 hours
from$176/ 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
Intimate West Coast Whale Watching - Partly-Sheltered
Vancouver
Intimate West Coast Whale Watching - Partly-Sheltered
5.0(83)·3–5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour
4.8(74)·1 hour
from$22/ 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
Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River
4.9(73)·6 hours
from$276/ 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
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
Campbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching
Vancouver Island
Campbell River, BC: 4 Hour Wildlife Tour Featuring Whale Watching
4.5(51)·4 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River
Vancouver Island
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River
4.8(48)·6 hours
from$257/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
4.8(46)·10 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Whistler Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola Day Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Whistler Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola Day Tour
4.8(41)·9–10 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Seattle 1 Day Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver Canada
Vancouver
Seattle 1 Day Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver Canada
4.9(16)·12 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Victoria Sunset Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
Vancouver Island
Victoria Sunset Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
4.8(10)·3 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Vancouver — FAQ

Can you go whale watching from Vancouver?
Yes — whale-watching tours from Vancouver explore the Salish Sea in search of orcas, humpback and grey whales, along with seals, sea lions and bald eagles, on covered boats or open Zodiacs.
When is the best time for whale watching in Vancouver?
The whale-watching season runs roughly from April to October, with orcas and humpbacks most reliably seen in summer; tours often offer a sighting guarantee.
Is whale watching worth it in Vancouver?
Yes — seeing orcas and humpback whales in their natural habitat amid stunning coastal scenery is a highlight of any Vancouver visit.

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