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
Cold, Rainy, Wonderful day
Fabulous experience. Our crew, Connor, Kennedy and Logan were excellent. Very welcoming, helpful and full of great information. We saw lots of humpback whales, sea lions, eagles, loons and even a sea otter as we were arriving back at the dock. I highly recommend this tour to anyone at all interested!
Prince of Whales Half Day Whale watching 10/10!!!!
WOW!!! The crew were knowledgeable and very friendly. Captain Connor knew exactly where to go so we saw Humpbacks, Sea Lions, seals, bald Eagles and Orcas! Kennedy took amazing pics of all the marine life which were MUCH better than I could take 😊. Logan.. our guide … was amazing. Full information about all the different types of Orcas and all the different family units, history of whales in the area etc. He was very friendly and was happy to answer any questions the tour guests had!
Fantastic trip with lots of wildlife and a fantastic crew!
We had a wonderful cruise on the Prince of Wales. First sailed a long way away because orcas might have been sighted. We were lucky that there were not 1 but 2 pods with orcas. Connor swam fantastically and even the family members who were prone to seasickness were not affected. Kennedy and Briar gave a lot of explanation about marine life on the way and gave a lot of information about what you had to look for or pay attention to, including a large group of dolphins coming towards us from the front. Saw a few bumps at the end so the trip took a little longer than planned, but the whole activity was more than worth it.
Orca orchestra
Huge thanks to Connor, Kennedy and Briar for a great whale watching trip. Your joyful enthusiasm made it a wonderful experience. Listening to the orcas on the hydrophone was magical, I'll be sure to join the livestream every now and then to listen to them again.
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!
