Vancouver Whale Watching Safari
Overview
Watch orcas, gray, and/or humpback whales in their natural habitat on this high-speed whale-watching safari along the British Columbia shoreline. This 4-5 hour tour includes pick-up from your accommodation, such as hotels, private homes, and Airbnbs in Vancouver.
A very professionally trained naturalist and guide will explain the local ecosystem. The chances of seeing a whale are around 95 percent. Departing from Downtown Vancouver (Granville Island) aboard a custom-built 95-person, express cruiser, this adventure will take you on a 4 to 5-hour, fully-guided whale watching & marine wildlife viewing tour.
***Cancellation of 4 or more guests must be made within 48 hours before the tour starts.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Educational materials
- Complementary tea, hot choco and coffee on board
- Guide by Professional naturalists
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and dropoff from all hotels, private residences, Air B& B in Vancouver
What To Expect
After pickup from your accommodation, The tour starts at Granville Is. Vancouver. Enjoy 4-5 hours of whales and some wild animals watching by a high-speed boat along with Georgia straight. It takes 4-5 hours upon the water and whale situation, Guests will return to the same location. Granville Is. is one of the top tourist attractions. Enjoy your own time exploring the pier, the famous public markets, shops and galleries.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum participation is two adults
- Cancellation should be done within 48 hours before start the tour.
- No Pets allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 95 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-20303P5
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Average 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Vancouver and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Vancouver customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Vancouver Whale Watching Safari. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Educational materials.
- Complementary tea, hot choco and coffee on board.
- Guide by Professional naturalists.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vancouver Whale Watching Safari is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Whale Watching Safari will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Educational materials
- Complementary tea, hot choco and coffee on board
- Guide by Professional naturalists
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum participation is two adults
- Cancellation should be done within 48 hours before start the tour.
- No Pets allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 95 travelers
