Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver

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5 hours

Vancouver

Snap wildlife photos from the open-air viewing decks
Stay warm in the boat’s interior, heated cabins
Sip included tea, coffee, and hot chocolate on the boat
Convenient downtown departure point close to top sights

Included

95-passenger vessel featuring indoor, heated cabin with floor to ceiling windows and open air decks
Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
Educational materials on board
Complementary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
Two washrooms
Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee - return tour from any of our locations until you see whales!
Free photo package of your trip & wildlife, with personal photos of you and your loved ones

Excluded

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Summary Description

Fall in love with the beauty of the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands and Howe Sound on this half-day whale-watching adventure. Informative crew will share their stories and knowledge about the history of the area, industry fun facts and of course, the marine wildlife. The tour departs from Granville Island, near downtown Vancouver. Step aboard the Salish Sea Dream, a 80-foot catamaran built for whale watching and designed to minimize its ecological footprint. Have your camera out and ready as you scan the waters for different species of whales, as well as an array of seabirds and other marine life.

Description

Watch for orca whales and other marine wildlife on a half-day whale watching tour in Vancouver. Unlike open-air speed boats, this heated whale watching boat has indoor and outdoor viewing decks so you’ll enjoy a comfortable trip in any weather. Onboard naturalist guides will fill you in on animal identification, natural history, and more.

Safety Measures

Covid 19 Safety Measures

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

For more information on how we have adapted to the new normal check out our COVID-19 service notice by going to our webpage.

Know before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 95 travelers

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Prince of Whales Whale Watching

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