Itinerary
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Stop At: Vancouver Whale Watch, 12240 2nd Ave Suite 210 Steveston, Richmond, British Columbia V7E 3L8 Canada
This is our office where you can get information about our excursions, and also check in for your tour.
Duration: 3 hours
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12240 Second Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 3L8, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
You must pre-arrange your shuttle pick-up zone with us directly, 24 hours before your tour. Please review designated shuttle zones and call our office to arrange your pick-up. Shuttle zones are in the Downtown Vancouver and Richmond area.
Zone 1 – On the corner of Beatty Street and Robson Street, outside the Hampton Inn & Suites at 101 Robson Street.
Zone 2 - On Canada Place Way at Burrard Street, across the street from the Tourist Information Centre (on the water side of the street).
Zone 2A - On Howe Street at Georgia Street, across from the TD Bank (on the Art Gallery side), by the Bus shelter.
Zone 3 – Outside Shenanigans Pub (1227 Robson Street).
Zone 3A – Westin Bayshore Hotel, wait outside the main entrance (1601 Bayshore Drive).
Zone 4 – Denman Street and Comox Street, in front of the 7-Eleven Convenience Store (1055 Denman Street).
Zone 5 – Outside the Century Plaza Hotel, 1015 Burrard Street. Please wait outside the hotel, by the “Passenger Loading Zone.”
Zone 5A – Outside the Quality Inn & Suites Hotel, 1221 Granville Street. Please wait by the “Passenger Loading Zone.”
Zone 6 – On the corner of Broadway and Fir Street, outside the Kohler Building (1606 W. Broadway).
3 to 5 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Anne_C
We saw a couple of orcas, a whale, seals and a group of dolphins feeding. The only problem was ours…photos were very difficult to take as surfacing and blowing of the orcas and whale were often only 1 second. Great boat and crew and an amazing experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : F4454PTstephanieh
A wonderful and truly WOW experience. Looked after us very well and able to answer any questions and share knowledge. Trip of a lifetime.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : 927ym
The Captain really knew where to take us. Brilliant being able to get sight of Orka’s/Great Whale, Sea Lyons, & seals. Much more than I could hope to see. Also on board was a Naturalist, who was able to answer so many questions.
Sadly I can’t post some wonderful photos - didn’t have a camera that could show the experience justice. The area, where the trips starts from - Steveston - is quite historic, and the lovely gentleman who was there to bring us to the area from the city was so very knowledgeable. And gave us so much information…..
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Melisa_G
The most memorable part was seeing the lovely whale family that was awesome. Ken did an awesome job of telling us who was, who and how you could tell the difference between the male and the female. The second most memorable was the boat ride out cause it was a blast when you got to the waves that from the ocean coming in It was like riding a bulking branco. Ken did tell us that it is going to get bumpy and boy was he right. Seeing the different varity of seals was great but boy did the STINK.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : C8939GArayj
everything is perfect the guide and captain were so nice and experienced, only thing I feel strange is the trip time they show on the website is 5h but the the trip I took was only about 3h40min, I thought the time with whales would be longer when we found them but it was only about 20min and we went back. It should be more time or we can search for anything else then make the trip close to 5h.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : remster7894
After doing some online research, I determined this company would be the perfect one to host my SO and I for his bday. We cannot thank the team enough for such a great experience! We were able to see bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and a pod of orca whales. The naturalist was beyond knowledgeable and we specifically enjoyed going out in the zodiac for the full experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Michael_S
The initial day we had set needed to be canceled due to wind. They rebooked us for the next day right before we flew home and it was amazing. Saw orcas, grey whales, eagles, and sea lions. Definitely an amazing experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Discover33968346299
The whole experience was fantastic, from pickbup at our hotel, check in at the harbour and the tour itself.
We were out for over four hours and saw grey whale and followed a family of Orca before returning via a harem of sea lions.
Julia was a fab guide, providing so much information on our sightings and the habits of marine life in the area. Julia really made our trip.
And a shout out to Rick our captain who put us right where we could watch the whales.
Couple of notes - 1. the tour company provide great waterproof jackets in all sizes 2. You might want to take a snack but we were given water and an energy bar by the team which was unexpected and great.
Overall a great trip and we thought excellent value for money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Brian_R
Out on the water for over 4 hours. Beautiful weather and calm seas. We saw grey whale, followed a family of orcas and viewed basking sea lions. Really great trip with knowledgeable guide called Julia. She identified the family of orca whales from anvextensive catalogue and provided great insight for the whole trip.
Brilliant afternoon out and would highly recommend along with the downtown hotel pick up which was great value.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Patricia B
This place is great! We saw a family of orcas, harbor seals, stellar sea lions, and bald eagles. It includes your transportation to and from the boat. It says it’s 3-5 hours. The excursion for us was 4.5 then 50 minutes to and from transportation. If you are thinking this will be 3 hours, it’s probably best that it’s not. We thought of maybe doing this and science world today, and unfortunately science world was closed when we got back. All in all it’s a great trip. Just don’t expect it to only be the minimum amount of time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
