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- Vancouver, Canada
Wild Whale Watching Experience - Open Air Vessel
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5 hours (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Departing from historic Granville Island, your 3-5 hour journey starts by offering unparalleled views of Vancouver from the water. As you head out of English Bay and into the Strait of Georgia, we will be on the search for orca (killer whales), humpback, minke, and/or grey whales. Along your cruise, we are also looking for a variety of additional wildlife species, including; Steller and California sea lions, harbour or Dall's porpoises, harbour seals, bald eagles, great blue herons, and many other seabird species. Your adventure is professionally guided by a marine naturalist. They will share insight on animal behaviour, providing you with a fun and educational experience. You will learn about the wildlife, ecology, history, and geography of our local waters, with a particular emphasis on marine conservation.
This tour is on Eagle Eyes, our open-air vessel. This boat offers an unrestricted 360° view of the surrounding water and wildlife. Guests booked on Eagle Eyes will get a full-length anti-exposure suit to provide shelter from any elements you might encounter on your adventure!
What's Included
- Sunscreen
- Field guides, whale identification guides, and learning materials can be borrowed on board
- We prefer that our guests bring a refillable water bottle (to save on single use plastics), but we carry extra bottled water on board just in case!
- Full length (arms and legs), one piece, anti-exposure flotation suit (to be worn overtop of your clothing)
- Single use ear plugs can be provided upon request
- Ginger candy can be provided upon request for travellers that may be experiencing motion sickness
- An optional gratuity for your guide and your captain is greatly appreciated by our staff
- The journey can last up to 5 hours depending on where the whales are, so it is recommended that our guests bring their own snacks on board.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
Arrive to our office to check in 45 minutes ahead of your scheduled departure.
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Start time:
9:30 AM
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer Reviews
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191 total reviews
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CA$236We are Granville Island's pioneer (original) whale watching company. We offer intimate tours guided by marine naturalists who are passionate about wildlife and conservation. We do not attempt to influence the behaviours of the wildlife we encounter. Instead, we are able to observe animals behaving naturally and in their natural environment. The animals are never asked to perform. We contribute the data we collect toward marine based research and conservation initiatives. We are accredited as an authorized whale watching vessel and can legally approach wildlife closer than other vessels can, while still maintaining a respectful and safe distance.
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