Vancouver Whale Watching Tours
Vancouver whale watching tours with Great Pacific Adventures average the highest level of killer whale sightings in the world.
Travel by West Coast Air floatplane from Vancouver directly to Victoria's Inner Harbour, or ride and sail through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Victoria with Pacific Coach Lines and BC Ferries.
After years of guiding, our naturalists know where the whales are, and recognize individual whales by sight. Learn about the ocean, the whales, porpoises, seals, eagles, and seabirds of the ecosystem.
Tour A - Round Trip by Air
Adults $339.00
Children $169.50
Tour B - Fly to the Whales, Return by Coach and Ferry
Tour C - Coach and Ferry to the Whales, Return by Air
Adults $255.00
Children $127.50
To book a Vancouver Whale Watching Tour please call West Coast Air Air at 1-888-286-8722
All debit and the following major credit cards accepted:
Passenger Notice
Departure Times by Seaplane
Weekdays - Hourly Departures from Vancouver Starting at 7:00
Weekends - Even Hour Departures from Vancouver Starting at 8:00
Departure Times by Ferry
Frequent Daily Departure from Vancouver Starting at 5:45
Adventurous Whale Watching Excursion - 3 hours
Scenic Floatplane Transfer Between Vancouver and Victoria - 35 minutes
Relaxing Coach and Ferry Transfer Between Victoria and Vancouver - 3.5 hours
We strongly urge those passengers who are expecting and in the later stages of pregnancy
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Persons who are at a high risk of injury to be aware that sea conditions can be unpredictable at times and may not be suitable for everyone. Although we consider our equipment to be of the highest safety standards, your personal comfort is of optimum importance.
All Vancouver Whale Watching tours include hotel transfers, whale watching vouchers and transportation to and from Victoria
Please feel free to ask about any further safety information you may require.
Responsible Whale Watching
Great Pacific Adventures is committed to the conservation of our marine community and are members of the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest. Our crew abides by the strictest viewing guidelines in the world. Click Here to learn about Responsible Whale Watching.
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Recent Sightings
September 2. 2010: another incredible day; we were all alone with many Lpod and Kpod whales today on flat calm seas. The orcas were resting, therefore moving about in very large groups. By the afternoon, the orcas were spread out and active, with two very young calves breaching and spyhopping repeatedly! The gray whale was also around to impress the guests on our boat and humpback whales were spotted near Victoria!
August 28. 2010: beauty day on the water with all that sunshine... the gray whale is still hanging around Discovery Island, which is always nice for us; Jpod was slowly moving north this morning, fairly spread out with the occasional breach and a few tail slaps... plenty of seals bobbing around, probably enjoying the calm waters and a bald eagle to finish the trip!
August 23. 2010: It was a wonderful day to be on the water today. Sun, calm seas and whales! The gray whale was seen on all three trips, frolicking in kelp beds; we also saw members of Lpod on the afternoon and evening trip. A california sea lion was sunning on a can and many seals were hanging out at Trial Island!
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Contact Us
Call us toll free (from anywhere in North America):
1-877-733-6722
Or locally and long distance:
250-386-2277