Canada · WHALE WATCHING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 whale watching tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
See whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, and eagles on a comfortable Vancouver catamaran cruise with naturalist guides and free wildlife photos.
“Most whale watching tours were canceled due to rough seas. Our boat was very stable and comfortable even with the swells. Staff was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Ride a Zodiac from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine to spot whales, belugas, seals, and the Saguenay Fjord with bilingual guides.
“amazing!!!! nothing but positive things to say about our experience :) thank you!”
See whales, orcas, seals, and seabirds from Vancouver on a covered catamaran with expert guides, warm drinks, and free wildlife photos.
“Best whale watching tour that I have done, so much activity I didn’t know where to point my camera, great crew, very friendly”
Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, with heated cabin, expert naturalists, free wildlife photos, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Amazing experience with Captain Francois, First Mate Taylor and our wildlife guides Reid, Michael and Jessy. Great boat, great explanations from the wild life guides, a wonderful experience and they take the pictures for you.”
Cruise the Saguenay and St. Lawrence for three hours of whale watching, bilingual guiding, fjord views, indoor comfort, and a whale guarantee.
“We drove from Quebec to Baie Sainte Catherine so we could have the early visit. The weather was fine, people at the kiosk, the parking and the boat were friendly. The naturiste entertained us during the whole trip while looking for wales. This was a top 3 bucket list wish for me and my wife and we got way more than we expected… Thanks!”
Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, otters, and bald eagles on a guided 3.5-hour Victoria cruise with free return if no whales appear.
“Well run / organized. Enjoyed the everyday / casual delivery of all for enjoyment of all. Derick was our primary guy at the front- Tom, Katie, Mel and Captain Jeff did everything to make for an enjoyable day in the harbor!”
Review of Vancouver Whale Watch from Steveston, with orcas, humpbacks, coastal views, practical tips, price value, and honest drawbacks.
“Everything was wonderful and as promised! Saw many whales, seals, and sea lions. Shuttle pickup was excellent.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, costs, comfort, and booking advice.
“Great experience ever, I enjoy whole time when i was watching whales. I would recommend this to my friends”
Review of Quebec City’s 11-hour whale watching trip, with boat or Zodiac options, Charlevoix scenery, practical tips, costs, and food advice.
“we saw 3 different species of whales, a beautiful and stunning landscape along the way and had a very nice and funny guide (Patricia) thanks for the great experience”
Cruise from Bay Bulls into Witless Bay Reserve for puffins, whales, icebergs, local music, and clear North Atlantic viewing tips.
“We saw a mother and calf humpback whales. Lovely gift shop there . Totally awesome experience! You should definitely plan to do this!”
Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and sea lions on a small-group zodiac tour from Granville Island in Vancouver.
“Just do it ! FANTASTIC The staff is realky engaged and love its job ! Great to see these people ! Thank you !”
Ride a 12-passenger Zodiac from Victoria to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and porpoises on a lively three-hour Salish Sea tour.
“Luke our guide was amazing and showed us all we hoped for and bonus seeing 26 Orcas having a Tea Party. Hands down the best experience, highly recommend!!!”
Cruise from Bay Bulls to Witless Bay Reserve for puffins, millions of seabirds, whale sightings, local songs, and lively guides.
“We were accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, Noah, who even sang folk songs. We were blessed to have a sunny day. Too early for whales or Icebergs but just being on the water and observing seabirds in their natural habitat was well worth it!”
Review of Victoria’s covered-vessel whale watching tour, with practical advice on wildlife, comfort, guides, weather, price, and booking.
“It was a great trip and we saw whales which was really exciting. The crew members were really friendly and me and my mom were really happy with the whole trip. What I would recommend is to bring a water resistant jacket because you can get really wet on top of the boat.”
Search for orcas and humpbacks from Victoria on a comfortable 60-foot cruiser with naturalists, hot drinks, and helpful wildlife tips.
“Thought this would just be a shot in the dark, but ended up seeing two separate Orca pods. I would suggest using whale watching in Victoria over Juneau if you are on a cruise. As you will see plenty of Humpbacks from your ship. In Victoria it seems the ability to see orca is greater.”
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