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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Whale Watching in Vancouver

If you’ve never been whale watching before, you probably imagine spotting a whale, taking a few photos, and heading back to shore. The reality? It’s so much more than that. Here are five things nobody tells you about whale watching in Vancouver.

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Father and son looking through binoculars for whales

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Whale Watching in Vancouver

If you’ve never been whale watching before, you probably imagine spotting a whale, taking a few photos, and heading back to shore. The reality? It’s so much more than that. Here are five things nobody tells you about whale watching in Vancouver.

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Which Whale Watching Tour Is Right for You? A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Salish Sea Adventure

If you’re planning a whale watching trip from Vancouver, you’ve probably already discovered there are several different tour options to choose from. From open Zodiac adventures to comfortable semi-enclosed vessels, sunset cruises and photography-focused experiences, each tour offers something a little different. Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect adventure.

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Humpback whale tail lobbing

Captain’s Log: June 20th - Huge Sea Lions and Socializing Humpbacks

For our 2pm whale watching tour on June 20th, we heard reports of ‘humpback soup’ near Bowen Island, but we decided to take a quick detour west to see if we could spot other wildlife first.

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Captain’s Log – May 22, 2026

On May 22, humpback whales seemed to be everywhere we looked. In total, we encountered seven individuals, including Nova and Hendrix, feeding in the same general area.

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New for Summer: Introducing Our Sunset Evening Cruise

Looking for a unique way to spend a summer evening in Vancouver? We’re excited to introduce our new Summer Sunset Evening Cruise, a relaxed two-hour eco tour designed for anyone wanting to experience the beauty of the Salish Sea without committing to a full whale watching excursion.

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Why Whale Watching in Vancouver Is Different From Anywhere Else

We really aren’t biased.⁠ ⁠ Okay, maybe a little.⁠ ⁠ But whale watching in Vancouver really is something special 🐋⁠

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May Recap: What Did Our Passengers See Last Month?

May was an eventful month on the Salish Sea! The return of the humpback whales felt very apparent, as we went from sparse sightings of them at the start of the month, to full ‘humpback soup’ by the end of it. We had multiple days where 5+ humpback whales were spotted during the trip.

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How We Identify Whales in the Field

You’ve booked your summer whale watching tour in Vancouver, and you couldn’t be more excited to see humpback whales and killer whales in the beautiful Salish Sea. A truly special part of the tour is that not only will you see these stunning cetaceans, but you’ll often get to know them at an individual level.

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April 23rd on the Salish Sea: Rhinoceros Auklets, Bonaparte’s Gulls, and the 124Ds

On our April 23rd whale watching trip, we left Steveston and were met by some choppy waves, a crowd of sea lions sleeping on the jetty, and hundreds of cormorants. There were no nearby reports of whales in the area, which meant we had to set out and find them! Captain Dan decided to take us south towards Active Pass.

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