Experience BC's Best Whale Watching
Whale Watching is Only Half the Adventure
We are more than a whale watching and marine wildlife adventure organization. We are mariners, educators, entertainers, scientists, and conservationists. We have been family-owned and operated since day one.
From our downtown departure locations, we offer industry-leading whale watching tours in Vancouver, Victoria, and Telegraph Cove. Prince of Whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of British Columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history.
Free Photo Package
Put your phone down and enjoy our adventure without missing a moment.
Every whale watching adventure taken on our “big boats” in Victoria, Vancouver & Telegraph Cove includes a free Hi-Res photo package taken by our talented naturalists. This package will be sent to you as soon as your tour ends.
**Not available on Zodiacs
Year-Round Whale Sightings Guarantee
With a sightings success rate of over 95%, it is highly unlikely that you won’t see a whale. But, if this is the case, don’t worry. We will get you out on another tour, free of charge*, whenever is most convenient for you.
Our guarantee is offered year-round, never expires, and can be redeemed at any of our three departure locations.
*Normal Fees and Taxes will be charged per person
Year-Round Departures on Demand
With more than 25 years of experience, an increasing abundance of humpback whales, reliable Bigg’s Orca sightings, and one of the most extensive sightings networks in the world, we are confident in our ability to locate a diverse selection of whales & marine wildlife 365 days of the year.
Whether you are in Vancouver or Victoria, we’ve got you covered. With Prince of Whales, it is always whale watching season.
1% of Sales Donated to Local Conservation Initiatives
We’re committed to contributing at least 1% of annual sales to local conservation initiatives that align with our values to reach a goal of $1 million in 5 years. With your contribution of $5 per person per tour you can feel good about being part of the solution.
Book with confidence
Your peace of mind is important to us. We have made sure that you always have flexibility with your booking in the form of our year-round whale sightings guarantee, as well as our helpful cancellation policy. We also pride ourselves on meeting or exceeding all provincial safety precautions and procedures.
Junior Naturalist Program
Our Whale Tails Junior Naturalist Program with its’ 12 educational (yet super fun) activity sheets are available online and aboard our Catamarans in Victoria and Vancouver. Our goal is to teach kids in British Columbia all about the magnificent wildlife in the Pacific Northwest.
*Vessel selection may vary based on the day and number of passenger to optimize environmental consideration and impact.
Half-Day Whale Watching



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Zodiac Whale Watching



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Private Zodiac Whale Watching



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EducationReviews
Lovely adventure Really nice company, team, and experience.
We saw Orcas, sea lions, seals, and birds.
Even the landscapes are amazing.
The trip on the boat is comfortable, friendly, and made interesting with the crew sharing their knowledge.
I recommend!Posted on 5/09/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Even asleep it was ACE!!! Husband and I went for our anniversary but we were both severely hung over from drinking the previous night. He fell asleep and no one disturbed him until there was something to see. Bloody brilliant day out we had so much fun and saw LOADS! Highly recommended! 5 ⭐️
Posted on 5/08/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Mothers Day Whale watching The information given by the guides and how kind the crew were in making sure we were all okay. The orcas were incredible.
Posted on 5/08/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Exhilarating. Exhilarating but safe tour with expert commentary from Sydney. Really felt secure with her knowledge and captaincy. We saw two pods of transient killer whales, sea lions, birds, a sea otter very briefly - a good morning’s trip. Thanks to Sydney and all the “ground staff” - Sam, Reed, Dave.
Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Awesome Experience - Definitely Recommend We took two trips with the Prince of Whales crew and it was amazing!
Unfortunately, no whales for us on the first day but that’s just how wildlife is. The whole crew was still making the best out of the trip, showing us around the Gulf Islands, seals, sea lions, bald eagles…..
We took advantage of their whale sighting guarantee and booked in another day where we got to see a humpback whale and lots of seals and sea lions. The whole crew really knows their stuff, does everything to guarantee a great experience while still being respectful to the environment.
Special shoutout to Wilma, Anthony and Sandy for the great trip(s) and sharing their profound knowledge with us.
(Also, there’s complimentary coffee & tea and a free photo service which is awesome!)Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Orca Wow! Great knowledgeable staff. Sydney was a super captain. Goal was transient orca pod and she found them! Safety was this company's priority and it showed.
Super fun racing across the water!Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Double thumbs up!! What a lovely, lovely experience! The crew is so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. So much to do for all ages. Our kids had a wonderful time, there were coloring books as well on board for young passengers. The staff is experienced and knows how to limit sea sickness. Highly recommend Prince of Whales!
Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Must Do & See when in Vancouver This was a truly remarkable experience! The team on the cruise was exceedingly knowledgeable about not only the two types of whales we observed, but the myriad of other sea life — the various types of birds and seals specifically — we took in on this trip. This is a MUST DO when in Vancouver!
Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Must do! Beautiful and adventurous! It was an amazing experience at the sea. Captain Anthony knew how to deal with the whales and the waves and the tides!
Wilma was an amazing guide and naturalist talking to us about the different wildlife and scenery.
We saw a humpback pretty early on our trip.. saw colonies of seals and sealions.. was amazing!Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisorReviews
Amazing exhilarating and relaxing at the same time. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly throughout the trip. They made a point of meeting everyone on board and answered the questions with genuine interest. The boat was state of the art and when we hit rough seas it was comfortable and I felt very safe. We saw 2 pods and they sent us amazing photos! I especially liked not having to try and take my own as I just wanted to enjoy the experience. They went the extra mile to find the whales and we weren’t disappointed. Thanks to all of them.
Posted on 5/07/2022 via TripAdvisor