Vancouver Island Whale Watching Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot orcas and humpback whales
- Explore the waters of Telegraph Cove
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
- Enjoy panoramic views from a covered boat
- Experience the beauty of Vancouver Island's coastline
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3-hour guided whale watching tour
- Expert naturalist guide
- Comfortable covered boat with panoramic views
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare.
- Children under 5 may not be permitted; check with the operator.
- Advanced booking is recommended to secure your spot.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture wildlife sightings.
- Wear non-slip, comfortable footwear suitable for boat tours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
Traveler reviews
Incredible experience really recommend!! 10/10
What a day! Staff really went above and beyond driving out of their typical radius to ensure we see some orca, we see around 9, staff were able to ID the pods and maintained a great distance, we could also listen to their calls with the device the company put in the water. We also see some humpback whales we were able to spend plenty of time with them, and also a fast pass by of some pacific white sided dolphins. Great views of them, I got some great shots on my camera but even better the staff have a really good camera and they take shots too and send them to the passengers so I’m looking forward to receiving and seeing those, that is a really special thing the company do I’ve not had that before. I didn’t take binoculars and still had great views but if I did it again I’d take some which the company did advise in their email I just forgot but the animals are huge you see a lot without. An incredible day, we drove from Campbell river to telegraph cove for this trip and it was certainly worth the journey!! The staff Briar, Kennedy and captain Connor were wonderful, an asset to the company! They answered all of our questions and constantly kept us updated, they turned the day into something very special because not only did we see orca, we learned more about their pod/family setups so I felt like I knew the orca a little bit more. The staff deeply care for the orca, they take time to ID them and know their individual habits and quirks. Thank you so much for the very special day I will never forget!
Should be on your bucket list!
What a fantastic experience! I’m from BC but had never been out whale watching. It was magical! The poor naturalist had only begun to talk about whales we might see when we spotted the first orcas of the day. In addition to many orcas, we saw humpbacks and dolphins. The PoW team was excellent - first ensuring we were safe, then getting us to see the most whales in 3 hours. Plus they take photos during the trip and share them with everyone afterwards. Definitely recommend!
Amazing experience. Loved it from start to finish.
Absolutely loved the experience. Seen seals orcas,humpback whales. Would 100%do this again and Kennedy was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide.
Worth it, 100%
So worth it! We booked this adventure in telegraph cove to get away from main stream tourism. What a treat this was. A long drive from Comox 3,5 hours. Worth it all the way. We saw so much. Minke, orcas, humpback whales. Lots of sea lions ! Such great guides on the boats. So knowledgeable!
Great tour and amazing crew!
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Val, Connor, Kennedy, and Briar. Briar, who was up top with us, was super knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information about all the animals we saw along the way. You can really tell the crew cares: when Orcas were spotted quite far out towards the end of our 3-hour tour, they decided to extend the trip for us to see them. Thanks to the whole Team, it was unforgettable!