Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Description
Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea Catamarans – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans. With a total of 200 seats and a maximum capacity of 95 passengers, there is sure to be enough room throughout the vessel to provide safe distancing for our guests. Experience the majesty of the Georgia Strait & Howe Sound in comfort in search of native marine wildlife and listen to our local experts bring the animals' stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer. Ease into the evening aboard our luxury catamaran, Salish Sea Freedom or Dream, as we depart Vancouver’s False Creek. This 3-5 hour tour is a photographer’s favourite and a relaxing way to end the day as the sun sets over the Salish Sea.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in most 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
- 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.
Reviews(486)
We had some great whale and sea lion sightings. Our guides were great too, especially Jonah!
Thank you for your 5-star review, Eric! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and got to see some whales and even some sea lions. What a treat! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Jonah and the other guides. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Fantastic evening on the water. Staff included two naturalists who were very knowledgable and engaging. We had multiple viewing opportunities for seeing whales, orcas, seals and for bird watchers we saw eagles and an oystercatcher. The boat is very comfortable for families and we appreciated the hot drinks. This tour also provides free access to wonderful photos taken by staff so we could truly enjoy the experience rather than discussing on trying to get photos with our phones. We would definitely enjoy this experience again.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with our crew and found the experience both engaging and informative! What a treat to see such a variety of wildlife as well. It’s great to hear that you found the boat both comfortable and accommodating and that the complimentary photos helped you stay in the moment during your tour. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
It was an extraordinary experience watching Whales and Orcas this weekend. I felt nice and welcoming energy from Whales snd other ocean beings. It was s unique and special time meeting good people!
Thank you for your kind review, Natalya! We are so glad to hear that you had such an amazing tour with us and got to see some truly amazing whales. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Had a great experience, the crew were all really knowledgeable and helpful. We were so lucky that we saw 3 humpback whales and orcas. Also were taken to see some of the other local wildlife which was great. Would 100% recommend!!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Beth! What an amazing day on the water seeing both the majestic humpback whales, and seeing orcas as well! Taking in all the local wildlife along the way as you explore the Salish Sea is always such a delight, and we are so glad you enjoyed absorbing all the wonderful knowledge our expert guides had to share. We appreciate your recommendation and hope we will get to welcome you back aboard for more enchanting adventures!
Jonah and Petra were great and they shared their knowledge with us. Jonah was so patient with the children who were inquisitive. Petra shared so much personal experience with whales, it was amazing!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Jonah and Petra made your experience so special. We’re especially glad the kids enjoyed asking questions and learning along the way. We hope to see you all again for another adventure!
The experience was great. They took us out and we saw multiple sightings of whales and saw orca’s and seals. The guide explained how they categorized and name the whales and orcas by identifying their fins. If you want to see them this is a great tour to book.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Alan! We’re so glad to hear you had such a great experience and were able to see so much wildlife, including multiple whale sightings, orcas, and seals! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed learning about how our guides identify and keep track of the whales and orcas by their unique fin markings. We love sharing those details with our guests and helping bring the wildlife to life! Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back on the water again in the future!
We went as a family of four on our trip to Canada Jul-Aug 2026. The whole experience from start to finish was made easy by the professionalism of the tour operator. All staff were friendly and welcoming. The start location is in Granville Island, so we went for dinner before going in the sunset tour. This was a great experience. The boat was clean, well maintained and huge, allowing ample space for everyone. My only huge personal disappointment was that we travelled all the way from Wales ,UK in the hope of seeing Orcas. I understand it’s not a given, and we were lucky enough to see some humpback Whales, but I was so sad not to have seen an Orca. I think due to the photos and the other reviews, I thought it was highly likely. Maybe we were just unlucky. Apart from that, great experience and I highly recommend.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that your family had a great experience from start to finish and that our team’s professionalism, friendliness, and welcoming service helped make your evening special. We’re also glad you enjoyed the sunset tour, the beautiful setting of Granville Island, and the comfort of the vessel. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to travel all the way from Wales with the hope of seeing orcas, especially when that was such a special part of your trip to Canada. While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, we’re happy you were able to enjoy some wonderful humpback whale encounters during your time on the water. Thank you again for your recommendation and for your understanding of the unpredictable nature of wildlife. We hope you had an amazing rest of your Canadian adventure, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you back someday for another experience on the Salish Sea!
We had a great time. The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was clean and the ride was fun. We saw humpback whales, harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and an unexpected deer.
Thank you for the 5 star review, Edward! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour and got to see such an amazing variety of wildlife! Thank you for joining us. We hope to welcome you aboard again!
I had an absolutely incredible experience with Prince of Whales Whale Tours! From the moment we left the harbour, the crew made the trip informative, welcoming. Naturalists Caitlin, Ashley, and Jonah were incredibly knowledgeable, and their passion for marine life was obvious in every story and fact they shared. They were always happy to answer questions and made the experience so engaging. We were lucky enough to see three humpback whales, two orcas (a lifelong childhood dream come true!), sea lions, seals, bald eagles, and so many different kinds of birds. Watching the humpbacks surface with a stunning sunset behind them was something I’ll never forget. I was honestly worried that being on a larger boat would feel crowded and impersonal, but it was the complete opposite. There was plenty of room to move around, with both covered and uncovered viewing areas, and the crew spread throughout the boat so there was always someone nearby to share information or answer questions. Captain Martin and First Mate Stephen did an excellent job navigating around the whales. I really appreciated how respectful they were of the animals—slowing down, shutting off the engines when whales approached, and giving them the space they deserved. It was clear that protecting wildlife is just as important to them as giving guests an amazing experience. This tour exceeded every expectation I had. I only wish I lived in Vancouver so I could head out and visit the orcas more often!
Thank you for such a thoughtful review, Jennifer! We’re so happy your childhood dream of seeing orcas came true and that your sunset tour offered such a fantastic variety of wildlife. It’s also wonderful to hear that you found the catamaran spacious and comfortable, with knowledgeable naturalists always nearby to answer questions. Respectful wildlife viewing is incredibly important to us, and we appreciate you recognizing the care shown by the crew. We hope that you can come back soon for another adventure!
Outstanding tour with incredible views of both orca and humpback whales. Petra was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, as was the rest of the team! Very comfortable boat, easy check in. Nice to have a larger boat with inside area. Would recommend taking a meal.
Thank you so much for the marvelous review! We are so thrilled to hear of the wonderful time you had on board with Petra and the rest of our expert crew learning all about the orcas and humpback whales you saw on your tour with us! We're delighted to hear you were riding in comfort on our spacious catamaran. Great recommendation to bring along a lunch as the tour can be 3-5 hours in duration! We hope we will get to welcome you back aboard again for another exciting adventure!
