Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver
While in Vancouver, don't miss the chance to take a whale-watching tour and spot Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of Canada’s southwest coast. Join your professional wildlife guide and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3- to 5-hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing village of Steveston and traveling through the spectacular Gulf Islands and the Strait of Georgia.
The area is renowned for attracting whales, and this tour enjoys a 95% sighting success rate. On your quest to find Orcas (Killer Whales) and Humpback Whales, you’ll have the opportunity to see the inhabitants of this diverse marine ecosystem, including bow riding Dall’s Porpoises, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and Seals. Select the shuttle option to include round-trip transportation from downtown Vancouver with commentary, and spend a morning or afternoon in touch with nature on this memorable whale-watching tour!
Options
12:00pm Tour
Whale Watching Tour departing from Richmond BC, check-in at 11:00 am
What's included in Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vancouver Whale Watch
This is our office where you can get information about our excursions, and also check in for your tour.
Inclusions
- Naturalist guide
- Live commentary
- Orca Ranger activity book (receive a special badge, become an Orca Ranger)
- Bottled water
- Yellow windbreaker jackets
- Granola Bar
- Restroom on board
- Our whale guarantee (if we don't see whales, come back for free - does not expire, non-transferable)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 90 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Round trip shuttle is available for $21.00 per person. Call our office to reserve your pick-up time and location, we recommend reserving shuttle when making your tour booking as space is limited. Convenient locations near Downtown Vancouver Hotels, for Richmond Hotels check with our office. Zone 1 – On the corner of Beatty Street and Robson Street, outside the Hampton Inn & Suites at 101 Robson Street. Zone 2 -On Canada Place Way at Burrard Street. Across the street from Riley’s Fish and Steak Restaurant (On the water side). Zone 2A - On Howe Street at Georgia Street, across from the TD Bank (on the Art Gallery side), by the Bus shelter. Zone 3 – Outside Shenanigans Pub (1227 Robson Street). Zone 3A – Westin Bayshore Hotel, wait outside the main entrance (1601 Bayshore Drive). Zone 4 –Outside the Best Western Plus (1755 Davie). Zone 5 – Century Plaza Hotel, outside on the sidewalk by the tour bus sign (1015 Burrard Street). Zone 6 –Outside the Kohler Building on Fir Street side (1606 W. Broadway).
Meeting / End Points
- Arrival at our office is required one hour before your tour. Check in at our office to receive your boarding pass. Boats depart promptly on time. #210-12240 Second Avenue Richmond BC V7E 3L8
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Ticket Redemption
***Please call us to specify your Pick-Up Zone if you booked your activity WITH SHUTTLE*** *** If booked WITHOUT SHUTTLE meet at our office at 12240 Second Ave. Richmond, BC ONE HOUR PRIOR to tour*** SHUTTLE PICKUP POINTS AND TIMES AS FOLLOWS (for 9:00am / 12:00pm / 2:00pm tour) ***Shuttle does not automatically stop at these locations so please call and reconfirm your location and time*** • Zone 1 - Infront of the Hampton Inn & Suites (outside the Sciue Cafe) - Beatty and Robson: 7:30am / 10:30 am / 12:30 pm • Zone 2 - Tourism Vancouver - Canada Place Way and Burrard: 7:35am / 10:35am / 12:35pm • Zone 2A - Across the street from the TD Bank on Howe Street (Vancouver Art Gallery Side by Tour Bus Sign). 7:40 am / 10:40 am / 12:40 pm • Zone 3 - Outside Shenanigans Pub: 7:45am / 10:45am / 12:45pm • Zone 3A - Westin Bayshore - Front Drive: 7:45am / 10:45am / 12:45pm • Zone 4 - Outside the 7-11 Convenience Store on the corner Comox and Denman at the corner: 7:50am / 10:50am / 12:50pm • Zone 5 - Century Plaza Hotel on Burrard Street in the passenger loading zone: 7:55am / 10:55am / 12:55pm • Zone 5A - Ramada Inn on Granville Street - between the cross streets of Davie and Drake: 7:55am / 10:55am / 12:55pm • Zone 6 - Kohler Building on Broadway and Fir: 8:00am / 11:00am / 1:00pm If you are driving, please arrive at our office 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Vancouver Whale Watch is located in Steveston Village about 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Please note many GPS systems are not able to locate our office - we recommend you use a "Google map" or follow the driving directions on our website in the "how to find us". If you only have an international phone number please call our office the morning of the tour to confirm that we didn't have to cancel due to poor marine weather.