Why choose this Vancouver tour ?
While in Vancouver, don’t miss the chance to take a whale-watching tour and spot Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of Canada’s southwest coast. Join your professional wildlife guide and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3- to 5-hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing village of Steveston and traveling through the spectacular Gulf Islands and the Strait of Georgia.
The area is renowned for attracting whales, and this tour enjoys a 95% sighting success rate. On your quest to find Orcas (Killer Whales) and Humpback Whales, you’ll have the opportunity to see the inhabitants of this diverse marine ecosystem, including bow riding Dall’s Porpoises, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and Seals. Select the shuttle option to include round-trip transportation from downtown Vancouver with commentary, and spend a morning or afternoon in touch with nature on this memorable whale-watching tour!
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What makes Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver a unique experience ?
This is our office where you can get information about our excursions, and also check in for your tour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Naturalist guide
- Live commentary
- Orca Ranger activity book (receive a special badge, become an Orca Ranger)
- Yellow windbreaker jackets
- Granola Bar
- Our whale guarantee (if we don’t see whales, come back for free – does not expire, non-transferable)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Vancouver Whale Watch.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Vancouver.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 1458 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
***Please call us to specify your Pick-Up Zone if you booked your activity WITH SHUTTLE***
*** If booked WITHOUT SHUTTLE meet at our office at 12240 Second Ave. Richmond, BC ONE HOUR PRIOR to tour***
SHUTTLE PICKUP POINTS AND TIMES AS FOLLOWS (for 9:00am / 12:00pm / 2:00pm tour)
***Shuttle does not automatically stop at these locations so please call and reconfirm your location and time***
• Zone 1 – Infront of the Hampton Inn & Suites (outside the Sciue Cafe) – Beatty and Robson: 7:30am / 10:30 am / 12:30 pm
• Zone 2 – Tourism Vancouver – Canada Place Way and Burrard: 7:35am / 10:35am / 12:35pm
• Zone 2A – Across the street from the TD Bank on Howe Street (Vancouver Art Gallery Side by Tour Bus Sign). 7:40 am / 10:40 am / 12:40 pm
• Zone 3 – Outside Shenanigans Pub: 7:45am / 10:45am / 12:45pm
• Zone 3A – Westin Bayshore – Front Drive: 7:45am / 10:45am / 12:45pm
• Zone 4 – Outside the 7-11 Convenience Store on the corner Comox and Denman at the corner: 7:50am / 10:50am / 12:50pm
• Zone 5 – Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard Street in the passenger loading zone: 7:55am / 10:55am / 12:55pm
• Zone 5A – Ramada Inn on Granville Street – between the cross streets of Davie and Drake: 7:55am / 10:55am / 12:55pm
• Zone 6 – Kohler Building on Broadway and Fir: 8:00am / 11:00am / 1:00pm
If you are driving, please arrive at our office 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Vancouver Whale Watch is located in Steveston Village about 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Please note many GPS systems are not able to locate our office – we recommend you use a “Google map” or follow the driving directions on our website in the “how to find us”.
If you only have an international phone number please call our office the morning of the tour to confirm that we didn’t have to cancel due to poor marine weather.
