Vancouver Whale Watching Safari
British Columbia Killer Whale tour excursions in search of Orca whales

2 - 12 participants

The North West Pacific is teaming with sea life including several species of whales and dolphinoids such as. Orcas, Humpbacks, Minke whales. and Dalls porpoises.

Humpback whales visit the waters off Victoria in September and October. Click here for tour details.

Orca's or Killer whales can be seen from Vancouver between April and October.

Their brain is the largest in the animal world - 2nd in size only to that of humans. They communicate verbally in dialects and hunt down their prey with cunning and stealth.

These intelligent animals visit the North West Pacific coast around Vancouver regularly between April and October in search of salmon.

Come on a Vancouver whale watching tour and admire these magnificent creatures, which have been worshipped by the First Nations, feared by our forefathers, and  who have intrigued scientists.

The actual trip is about 5 hours long. Sighting chances are 85 per cent. Other marine wild life you are likely to encounter include Dall's Porpoises, seals, sea lions, and bald eagles. On rare occasions Minke whales and sea elephants have been encountered.

You travel protected from the elements in covered, comfortable, high-speed boats equipped with washroom facilities.

On-board lunch is provided. You will be back in Vancouver in the afternoon.

Guarantee: Sighting chances are 85 per cent. If you don't see whales, your next trip is free, but a nominal fee of $30 is charged to cover transportation and the lunch.

These are the 4 tour options:

Tour Option 1 - includes hotel pick-up and on-board lunch
Tour Option 2 - u - drive yourself
Tour Option 3 - whale watching enroute to Victoria
Tour Option 4 - pm whale watching trip for cruise ship passengers

Tour Option 1 - includes Vancouver hotel pick-up and on board lunch

We pick-up from hotels, homes, bed & breakfasts anywhere in Vancouver and the Capilano RV Park (under the Lions Gate Bridge)

Season	daily between Apl 1 - Oct 15
Hotel Pick Up	07:30 - 09:30
Hotel Return	15:30 - 16:30
Duration	About 5 - 7 hours door to door
Minimum Participants	2 adults
Prices	Can$165    2 adults minimum Can$155    Senoirs (60+) CAN$125    children 4 to 12 Taxes and gratuities not included
Currency	All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Click here for today's conversion rate
Cancellation	up to 7 days before the trip - no charge 3 to 6 days - 50 % cancellation fee 2 days or less - no refund
Inclusions	3 - 5 hours whale watching Pick up anywhere in Vancouver On-board lunch
On-board Lunch Menu	Bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon Fruit Juice Fresh seasonal fruit Snacks       substitutions on request
Guarantee	If you don't see whales, your next trip is free. A nominal fee of $35 per person is applied for transportation and lunch.

Tour Option 2 - Self-drive

If you have your own transportation and like to venture to the port of departure yourself, our selfdrive option will appeal to you. We will provide you with driving directions. On-board lunch not included with this option.

Season	April through October
Boat Departure	09:00/11:00
Duration	About 3 - 5 hours
Minimum Participants	1 adult
Price	CAN$120   - adults CAN$100   - seniors CAN$75   - children to 12 5 % Goods & Services Tax not included
Groups	enquire about discounts for groups of 6 or more participants
Cancellation	48 hours or less - no refund
Guarantee	If you don't see whales, your next trip is free.

Tour Option 3 - whale watching en route to Victoria

Combine your whale watching experience with a day trip to Victoria. You arrive in Victoria at noon. You have plenty of time to explore the city. Choose one of the following options for your return to Vancouver:

Tour Option 3A - return by float plane
Tour Option 3B - return by bus & by ferry via Butchart Gardens
Tour Option 3C - return by speed boat via Butchart Gardens

Option 3	3A - float plane	3B - bus & ferry	3C - speed boat
Season	May 28 - Sep 7	May 29 - Sept 7	May 29 - Sept 7
Hotel	08:15	08:15	08:15
Whale Watching	09:00 - 13:00	09:00 - 13:00	09:00 - 13:00
Victoria	13:00 - 16:00	13:00 - 15:00	13:00 - 15:00
Butchart Gardens	16:30 - 18:30	15:30 - 17:00	15:30 - 17:00
Float Plane	18:30 - 19:00
Speed boat			17:30 - 19:30
Bus & Ferry		18:00 - 21:30
Vancouver hotel	19:30	21:30	20:00
Duration	11 hours	13 hours	12:00
Price per adult	Can$399.00	Can$309.00	Can$369.00
Price per child 3-11	Can$379.00	Can$259.00	Can$349.00
Minimum  participation	2 adults	1 adults	2 adults

Currency	all prices quoted in Canadian Dollars Click here for today's conversion rate
Cancellation	up to 7 days before the trip - no charge 3 to 6 days - 50 % cancellation fee 2 days or less - no refund
Inclusions	4 hours whale watching excursion entrance to Butchart Gardens return by float plane, speed boat or bus local taxes  Hotel pick up

Tour Option 4 - afternoon trip for cruise ship passengers with hotel pick-up

We pick-up from hotels, homes, bed & breakfasts anywhere in Vancouver and the Capilano RV Park (under the Lions Gate Bridge)

Season	daily between June 14 - Sept 7
Hotel Pick Up	13:30
Hotel Return	19:30
Duration	About 7 hours door to door
Minimum Participants	2 adults
Prices	Can$175    2 adults minimum Can$165    Senoirs (60+) CAN$133    children 4 to 12
Currency	All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Click here for today's conversion rate
Cancellation	up to 7 days before the trip - no charge 3 to 6 days - 50 % cancellation fee 2 days or less - 100 % cancellation fee
Inclusions	3 - 5 hours whale watching Pick up anywhere in Vancouver On-board lunch
On-board Lunch Menu	Smoked salmon on whole wheat Juice Fresh  fruit cake                        substitutions on request
Guarantee	If you don't see whales, your next trip is free. A nomial fee of $35 per person is applied for transportation and lunch.