Sightseeing Cruises

Vancouver Whale Watching Tours

Group on a whale watching tour with Prince of Whales in Vancouver, viewing ocean and islands.

Group on a boat during a whale watching tour in open sea.

Guide explaining boat tour route with map in hand, Vancouver Island.

Duration

3 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.9/5

(8)

Kenneth

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Comfortable boat with plenty of seating. Opportunity to see the whales from both sides of the boat. Great interesting information and knowledgeable guides.

Peter

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Great tout, staff were very helpful and informative. We saw plenty of humpbacks and one of them was a playful calf who breached on a number of occasions. We were very happy and lucky to have seen this.

Michelle

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

the guide was very knowledgable but i think she should have a microphone where the entire boat can hear her stories/ facts about animals..

Cruise the Salish Sea aboard a custom-built catamaran with certified naturalists guiding your whale watching journey.

Spot majestic orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and bald eagles in their natural habitat.

Enjoy 360° views from a 22-foot elevated deck and 10-foot floor-to-ceiling glass windows—ideal for spotting marine life.

Stay warm, cozy, and hydrated in heated indoor areas while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

Receive a complimentary professional photo package with wildlife and group shots emailed to you after the tour.

3-hour whale watching cruise

Panoramic views from a 22-foot platform or through floor-to-ceiling windows

Certified marine naturalists

Complimentary tea, coffee, or hot chocolate

Free photo package

Whale Sighting Guarantee (no expiry date; redeemable year-round)

Food & beverages (light snacks are available for purchase)

TOTAL DURATION4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERCatamaran
Start point
Granville Island Adventure Centre
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1. Whale-watching and marine wildlife tour
Tickets included
End point
Granville Island Adventure Centre
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Cruise the Salish Sea on a custom-built catamaran for a fully guided whale watching tour from Vancouver.

Getting started

Check in at the Granville Island Adventure Centre 30 minutes before departure. After ticket validation, meet your team of certified marine naturalists for a short safety briefing and overview of the tour.

What to expect

Vancouver Whale Watching Tour

Set out on British Columbia’s only climate positive whale watching cruise, designed for comfort and minimal environmental impact. This tour offers a high chance of spotting orcas, humpback whales, and local marine wildlife, with expert commentary throughout.

Features

360-degree viewing platform: Access a 22-foot tall deck for panoramic views, ensuring everyone can spot wildlife, from a safe distance.

Floor-to-ceiling windows: Enjoy unobstructed views of the Salish Sea’s scenery from the comforts of your heated cabin.

Year-round whale sighting guarantee: If no whales are seen, you receive a free return tour with no expiry and redeemable at any departure location.

Guided by marine naturalists: Learn about whale behavior, local ecology, and conservation from the 3–4 certified naturalists on board.

Free photo package: Receive group and wildlife photos taken by onboard naturalists after your trip.

Onboard comforts: Includes complimentary tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, heated indoor cabins fitted with airline-style washrooms.

What to bring

Keep a valid photo ID handy, as it may be required at check-in to verify the name on your reservation.

Dress warmly with layers such as a windproof jacket, cozy sweater, long pants, and closed shoes to stay comfortable in the cooler marine climate.

Bring sun protection and sightseeing essentials like sunscreen, sunglasses, a snug-fitting hat, binoculars, and a camera.

Accessibility

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

If you require assistance while boarding or have limited mobility, contact the operator in advance to confirm any accommodations.

Additional information

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for a smooth check-in process.

Tours operate in most weather conditions, but departures may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe.

Only light snacks can be purchased on the vessel; full meals are not included in the tour price.

Parking at Granville Island is not included and tends to fill up quickly, so arrive early if you’re driving.

Transportation to and from the departure location must be arranged independently.

If you are prone to motion sickness, consider carrying non-drowsy medication like Gravol.

The tour is free for infants aged 2 and below.

A Whale Sighting Guarantee is included year-round—if whales are not spotted, you can rebook another tour for free.

Onboard airline-style washrooms are available for guest use.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity and frequent sell-outs.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Prince of Whales - Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures Vancouver.

Address: 1666 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2, Canada.

Landmark: The adventure center is located next to the Kasandy "Locally Global" store, opposite the yellow building of Bridges Restaurant.

Get directions to the redemption point