Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
Explore the waters off the coast of British Columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, marine birds and more. A marine naturalist will guide your tour helping to point out areas of interest and provide tips for seeing wildlife. Your journey will offer you unparalleled views of downtown Vancouver as you maneuver along the Strait of Georgia and beyond in your search for wildlife.
Please note: Tour may last anywhere between 3 and 5 hours, depending on when you see wildlife, though tours are typically around 4 hours in length.
Options
Whale Watching - Zodiac
What's included in Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Departing from historic Granville Island, join Vancouver’s Original Whale Watchers on an intimate west coast adventure. Every tour is different as we explore the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, the Canadian Gulf Islands, and beyond in search of killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, eagles, and more! Sightings guaranteed or your next trip is free. Your adventure is professionally guided by a marine naturalist who will share insight on animal behaviour and provide you with a personalized educational experience. You will learn about the wildlife, ecology, history, and geography of our coast with particular emphasis on marine conservation. Tours vary between 3-5 hours depending on where the whales are on the day of your adventure.
Inclusions
- Sunscreen
- Professional guide with marine biology background on board
- Bottled water available on board, but reusable bottles are encouraged
- Toilet on all vessels
- Lunch (food is available for purchase at Granville Island's Public Market, just outside the meeting point)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration is 3-5 hours depending on whales' location
- Height restriction of 4ft/120cm to participate
- Tours can be cancelled based on sea conditions
- If no whales are found, your next trip is free. These vouchers are non-transferable and have no expiration date
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems
- Vessels cannot carry wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Turn right off Duranleau Street, you'll find us across from the Lobster Man!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Important: Check-in is 45 minutes before your departure time and is mandatory for all passengers. Please send us your email address as soon as possible so we can contact you directly if there are any trip delays or cancellations due to rough sea conditions. Our contact information can be found below. If you will not have access to your email while you are in Vancouver, please call our office anytime after 8:00am on the morning of your trip in order to confirm your departure. We reserve the right to cancel tours due to rough sea conditions or other unforeseen circumstance. We recommend that you bring the following: - Comfortable clothes and shoes. We suggest at least a few layers, and recommend a rain jacket if you have one. Guests on the zodiac or open air vessel will be provided with an full bodied anti-exposure suit. - A lunch (this can also be purchased nearby). Complimentary bottled water and a small snack are provided on board. - Help us achieve our goals of running an environmentally friendly organization by bringing your own reusable water bottle. We have a cooler of filtered water in our office which you are welcome to use to fill your bottle before the trip. - Sunglasses and sunscreen - Cameras and/or video equipment (we can provide plastic bags to help keep your equipment dry). - Motion sickness tablets if you are prone to seasickness. Seasickness is generally not an issue on our tours as we travel in an inland sea and are within sight of land the entire tour. - Cash if you feel inspired to tip your naturalist and captain at the end of your tour. You may also leave a gratuity by card. - Photo ID We are located at 1806 Mast Tower Rd. on Granville Island Please visit this site for information about transportation and parking: http://granvilleisland.com/granville-island/maps-island If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call. Wild Whales Team [email protected] 604-699-2011 www.whalesvancouver.com @wildwhalesvan