Vancouver Cruise Schedule for Whale Watching

Arriving in Vancouver by Cruise Ship?

Make the most of your time in port with an unforgettable whale watching adventure departing directly from Vancouver’s very central Granville Island.

Each year, Vancouver welcomes hundreds of cruise ship visits, bringing guests from around the world to British Columbia’s spectacular coast. If you’re arriving by cruise ship, Prince of Whales makes it easy to experience the wildlife of the Salish Sea during your visit.

Our convenient downtown location is just minutes from Vancouver’s cruise terminal, allowing you to maximize your shore time while exploring one of the world’s premier whale watching destinations.

Why Cruise Ship Guests Choose Prince of Whales

• Convenient departure from Granville Island
• Multiple daily departures throughout the season
• Whale Sighting Guarantee
• Expert marine naturalists on every tour
• Free professional photo package
• Heated indoor seating and outdoor viewing decks
• Over 30 years of experience on the Salish Sea

What Wildlife Can I See?

The waters surrounding Vancouver are home to an incredible diversity of marine wildlife. Depending on the season, guests regularly encounter:

• Bigg’s killer whales (orcas)
• Humpback whales
• Gray whales
• Harbour seals
• Steller and California sea lions
• Bald eagles
• Porpoises
• Marine birds

All Wildlife

Recommended Tours for Cruise Ship Visitors

Half-Day Whale Watching Tour

Our most popular option for cruise ship guests. Spend 4–5 hours exploring the Salish Sea aboard one of our comfortable catamarans while searching for whales and marine wildlife.

Sunset Whale Watching Tour

Looking for a more scenic experience? Our Sunset tours offer a beautiful ride on our covered catamaran with incredible views and unforgettable wildlife sightings as the sun sets on the city

Cruise Ship Schedule

We recommend booking your whale watching tour in advance, especially during the peak summer cruise season. Our team carefully schedules tours around cruise ship arrival and departure times to help ensure a seamless experience. Use the schedule below to see which cruise ships are arriving in Vancouver and plan your whale watching adventure accordingly.

We’ve already reviewed the cruise ship schedule and are only recommending tours that allow enough time for you to comfortably travel from your ship, enjoy your tour, and return before departure. Please double-check your ship’s arrival and departure times before booking. If your cruise ship does not appear in the schedule below, unfortunately, there is not enough time during your visit to safely participate in one of our tours.

You can use the search bar to look for the name of your ship!