Canada · BOAT TOURS IN VANCOUVER ISLAND
The 15 best boat tours on vancouver island you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
A 3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise in the Salish Sea, guided by naturalists, with a whale sighting guarantee or free return.
“Absolutely amazing. I cried. The experience was so beautiful and having the Crew explain about the whales and the differences and life span was so interesting.”
3-hour Victoria sunset whale-watch with warm gear, onboard naturalist, fast boats, and free return if no whales.
“Excellent tour and information about Orca whales dolphins actually. Would make sure to take something for sea sickness even if not had any issues in the past. Wonderful views of the whales with the mountain range in the background.”
4-hour Campbell River wildlife cruise through Salish Sea and Johnstone Strait, with a naturalist, hydrophones, and snacks.
“TylerW was a great skipper. Saw humpbacks, Orca, Seals, Porpoises and a bear. Well worth the money”
4-hour Zodiac whale watching tour from Campbell River for up to 12, floater suit and snacks included, possible Cape Mudge Lighthouse view.
“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”
Campbell River 4-hour zodiac tour with hydrophone whale listening, wildlife spotting in Discovery Passage, and rapids like Devils Hole.
“Seeing whales etc. Excellent guide and great group of fellow tourists”
Grizzly bear watching from land near Orford River, plus a full boat day out of Campbell River with snacks, lunch, and wildlife surprises.
“Incredible experience! The tour accommodates 30 people, but it doesn’t feel too crowded. We got to see whales on the way out and sea lions and dolphins on the way back. We stopped at a few viewing spots and saw 5 bears in total, including a mother and cub, which sticked around for quite some time. The hosts were fantastic and getting some indigenous background and having indigenous guides was incredible!”
3-hour Zodiac whale watching from Telegraph Cove, with all-weather suits, hot drinks, and expert skippers spotting orcas and humpbacks.
“Connor was a great guide. We saw Orcas, one humpback whale, sea lions, dall popoise and sea Otter. It was an amazing tour. I can definetly recommend!”
Nanaimo open-boat whale watching in the Salish Sea. Guaranteed sightings, marine biology guide, anti-exposure suits, conservation data.
“Everything was as we had hoped. We had whales all over the place.”
See grizzlies at Bute Inlet and hunt for whales on an Orford River speedboat ride from Campbell River, led by Homalco guides.
“Echt top! Genoten van bultrugwalvissen, beren en als kers op de taart ook nog orka's kunnen zien en fotograferen. S Morgens was het koud en regende het en de lunch is in openlucht op natte banken. We zijn koud en ongezellig blijven rechtstaan. Lunch zou beter bij het bezoekerscentrum zijn waar de kachel heerlijk aan was. Verder ook enkel plat water aan boord in alu drinkbussen. Vraag is of deze steriel waren. Hier hou ik niet van. Ik ben bereid aan boord nog extra te betalen voor een blikje Sprite, Fanta of Cola. Verder alles super. UItstap was top en waar voor het geld! Een aanrader!”
Nanaimo whale watching on a semi-covered boat with guaranteed sightings, real-time marine biology, and conservation data sharing in 4 hours.
“Very knowledgeable captain. Very knowledgeable naturalist. We seen multiple whales & pinapeds. All steps taken to ensure passenger comfort & safety. Only gripe, business could not be seen from road, need better signage & walking directions from parking lots.”
6-hour Campbell River whale watching from The Floathouse. Small boat, naturalist guide, hydrophones, and an onshore homemade lunch.
“We had a fantastic day. We saw multiple humpback whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and even orca whales! Alex, as a biologist, taught all of us so much about whales! We were grateful we had him as a guide! The company provided wonderful homemade snacks and a delicious lunch! We will always use this company in the future. We hope to make a trip in the fall in the future to see bears.”
4-hour Campbell River whale and wildlife tour by covered boat through Discovery Passage, with hydrophone, rapids, and expert commentary.
“Gezien de weersomstandigheden behoorlijk heftig. Daardoor (denken we) waren er geen whales of any kind te zien.”
Spot black bears on a small-group boat tour in Clayoquot Sound, timed to low tide, with expert guides, waterproof suits, and wildlife viewing.
“We enjoyed watching the bears pottering around in their natural habitat oblivious to us or the other 2 boats in the area. The boat ride was also enjoyable.”
A 4-hour Campbell River wildlife cruise on Discovery Passage, chasing whales, bears, eagles and more, with a warm covered cabin and snacks.
“All things considered, our whale & wildlife tour was very good. The weather had turned a bit windy on our day, so we couldn't go to where the whales liked to congregate. Still, our guide was able to find an eagle catching a fish out of the water and a mother with two cub bears foraging on the beech. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable, both of which added to our satisfaction.”
6-hour Campbell River whale cruise with a covered heated cabin and lunch, targeting humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, plus possible bear sightings.
“Great activity but spent half the tour making way to and from lunch location, would have preferred to eat on board and get the full 6hrs whale watching.”
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