Half Day Whale Watching Tour from Vancouver

The quintessential whale watching from Vancouver

★ 4.9 · 19 ratings4 hrs

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Two children standing on a boat deck, holding bright orange lifebuoys with "SEA DREAM" written on them, smiling at the camera.

A large orca swims in the ocean near a yellow boat filled with people watching it.

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Duration4 hrs

LocationVancouver

The experience

The quintessential whale watching from Vancouver

This Half Day Whale Watching Tour from Vancouver lets you explore the Strait of Georgia’s and Howe Sound’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales. Departing from Granville Island in downtown Vancouver our high-speed, custom-built, luxury catamaran will take you on a 3-to 5-hour fully-guided whale watching & marine wildlife tour.

Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead.

Listen to the marine mammal experts bring the animals’ stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!)

What’s included

4 hour Fully-guided whale watching & marine wildlife tour
Complimentary photo package
Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
Year-round Whale Sighting Guarantee
All applicable taxes & fees (carbon offset, fuel, conservation fee, GST)

Not included

Guide gratuities

Where to go

Vancouver Wildlife Watching

1666 Duranleau Street

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Vancouver

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Tours operate rain or shine!

If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend you take a non-drowsy Gravol prior to your adventure

Tour duration can vary from 3-5 hours

Before purchase

There is a high chance of seeing orcas, humpbacks, and other types of whale on your tour. Our year-round whale sighting success rate is ~95%

Good to know

Your catamaran is equipped with two airline-style washrooms

How to use

Please remember to check in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Show your mobile ticket to the Prince of Whales guide at the meeting point, Granville Island Adventure Centre (1666 DURANLEAU ST, VANCOUVER, BC V6H 3S2, CANADA)

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