VancouverWhale Watching

Please bring a reusable water bottle and a coffee tumbler, we will refill them for free! It’s also a good idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a tight-fitting hat, a camera to capture some memorable moments and, above all, your sense of adventure!

It gets cold out on the water (trust us!), so we recommend windbreaker jackets, sweaters, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. 

Need to cancel or reschedule – no problem! Just contact us at least 48 hours prior to your adventure’s departure to reschedule or to cancel (and receive a full refund), no questions asked. Restrictions apply:

• For independent travel bookings of 9 passengers or less: 48 hours before scheduled departure, partial or whole cancellations made within 48 hours before departure will be charged 100% of the tour price. Tour amendments cannot be completed within a 48-hour window. There will be no refunds for cancellations within the cancellation period.
• For groups of 10-19: 14 days before scheduled departure, partial or whole cancellations made within 14 days before departure will be charged 100% of the tour price based on the reserved number of passengers, or the final number in attendance, whichever is greater. Tour amendments cannot be guaranteed within a 14-day window.
• For Groups 20+: 21 days before scheduled departure; partial or whole cancellations made within 21 days before departure will be charged 100% of the tour price. Tour amendments cannot be guaranteed within the 21-day window.
• For wholesale, travel trade, and 3rd party bookings, the cancellation and amendment policy can differ. Please refer to your booking contract for details.
• Bookings made with a Gift Certificate are solely refundable onto the original Gift Certificate itself. Gift Certificates are nonrefundable or redeemable for cash.
• Discounted or promo bookings are final sale.

While the whale watching season in Vancouver runs from April to October, the best time to go will depend on your interests and the types of whales you hope to see. For example, the very best time to view orcas is from April to November, during peak season. So, the best time to go whale watching in Vancouver will depend on your interests and the types of whales you hope to see.

Both Victoria and Vancouver have their perks when it comes to whale watching! Victoria has a beautiful coast line, with access to areas such as Race Rocks, San Juan Islands and more gorgeous whale watching areas. On the other hand, going whale watching in Vancouver you will see a glimpse of the beautiful cityscape, Point Atkinson and the wild coast of the mainland. Whales travel freely between these two locations, making viewing them equally as likely in both locations!

There is no better time of day! Unlike humans, whales do no follow a strict daily schedule, so their behavior varies throughout the day. You are just as likely to see whales on our morning tour as the afternoon and evening tour. Additionally, the time of year can also affect whale activity, as different species migrate to different areas at different times of year or change their behaviors due to mating or other considerations. The whale watching season in Vancouver typically runs from April to October, with the peak season occurring from May to September.

Our average sighting success rate is 95%! But if you do not see whales, you can come back next time with our industry-best Whale Sighting Guarantee, that will never expire!

Our catamarans are equipped with 2 airline-style washrooms. If you have more questions about the boat, check out the 3D tour of our catamaran!