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)
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daily between Apl 1 - Oct 15 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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On-board |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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| Boat Departure | 09:00/11:00 |
| Duration | About 3 - 5 hours |
| Minimum Participants | 1 adult |
| Price |
CAN$120 - adults |
| 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. |
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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
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Option 3 |
3A - float plane |
3B - bus & ferry |
3C - speed boat |
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Season |
May 29 - Sep 7 |
May 29 - Sept 7 |
May 29 - Sept 7 |
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Hotel |
08:15 |
08:15 |
08:15 |
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Whale Watching |
09:00 - 13:00 |
09:00 - 13:00 |
09:00 - 13:00 |
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Victoria |
13:00 - 16:00 |
13:00 - 15:00 |
13:00 - 15:00 |
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Butchart Gardens |
16:30 - 18:30 |
15:30 - 17:00 |
15:30 - 17:00 |
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Float Plane |
18:30 - 19:00 |
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Speed boat |
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17:30 - 19:30 |
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Bus & Ferry |
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18:00 - 21:30 |
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Vancouver hotel |
19:30 |
21:30 |
20:00 |
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Duration |
11 hours |
13 hours |
12:00 |
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Price per adult |
Can$399.00 |
Can$309.00 |
Can$369.00 |
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Price per child 3-11 |
Can$379.00 |
Can$259.00 |
Can$349.00 |
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Minimum participation |
2 adults |
1 adults |
2 adults |
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| Currency | all prices quoted in Canadian Dollars Click here for today's conversion rate |
| Cancellation |
up to 7 days before the trip - no charge |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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