Black-and-white killer whales traveling in family groups, often seen hunting or traveling through the Salish Sea.
Arrive early: Plan to reach Granville Island 30–45 minutes ahead. Finding the dock and parking can take time, especially on weekends. Early arrival means a calm check-in and better boarding choices.
Dress well, carry extras: It’s always cooler on open water. Wear layers, closed shoes, and bring a windproof jacket. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera strap to protect gear from sudden gusts.
Follow guidelines: Listen for instructions when moving between viewing areas. Keep your hands free on stairs and railings. Avoid loud noise or flash photography that could disturb wildlife during viewing stops.
A marine ecosystem shared by British Columbia and Washington, known for diverse whale populations and frequent orca and humpback activity.
Protected inland waters between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, where humpbacks forage and sea lions cluster near rich feeding grounds.
A scenic fjord north of Vancouver, backed by steep mountains, with dolphins, seals, and occasional transient orca sightings.
Open waters beside downtown Vancouver, offering skyline views as the boat heads toward active whale areas farther offshore.
Sheltered island channels east of Vancouver Island, often part of the route when whale sightings occur near kelp beds and rocky haul-outs.
A major migration corridor near the US–Canada border, where whales frequently travel between the open ocean and inland waters.
Note: Route varies daily based on whale locations. Your captain selects the most active areas to maximize sightings.
You may spot orcas (killer whales), humpbacks, gray whales, and minke whales, depending on the season and marine activity.
May through October offers the highest success rate, especially for humpbacks and orcas.
Operators follow government-regulated distances to keep wildlife safe, but the animals often choose to approach the boats on their own.
Whale sightings are not guaranteed, as these are wild animals; however, success rates are typically above 95% during peak season. All tours offer a free return-trip guarantee if no whales are spotted.
Yes. Operators follow responsible wildlife-viewing guidelines and often contribute to research and rescue initiatives in the Salish Sea.
Tours frequently sell out in peak season (May–September), especially morning departures. Booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance is recommended to secure your preferred date and time.
Choose from daytime tours and seasonal sunset cruises. Both include guided wildlife viewing with certified naturalists; the main difference is lighting, ambiance, and potential marine activity patterns.
Whale watching adventures off the coast of the Salish Sea on a custom-built catamaran.
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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)
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Tickets to a guided whale-watching and marine wildlife tour with 3 to 4 certified marine naturalists
Complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
Free photo package (group photos and wildlife photos)
Whale Sighting Guarantee (redeemable for a free tour in case of no sighting)
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Food (light snacks are available on the catamaran at an additional cost)
Transport to and from the departure point
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Hop-on Hop-off bus tour - Red route
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24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
Access to Red route
2-self guided walking tours
Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean & Mandarin
Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
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Feel the ocean spray on your face as you cut through the waters on a high-speed, open-air boat.
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3-hour whale watching cruise in an open-air boat
All-weather exposure suits, hates, and gloves
Certified marine naturalists
Whale Sighting Guarantee (no expiry date; redeemable year-round)
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Whale watching adventures in prime whale habitats, off the coast of Victoria, in a custom-covered boat.
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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)
Exclusions #
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.