Half-Day Whale Watching Tour: Explore Marine Wildlife in Johnstone Strait

Sail through the currents of Johnstone Strait and explore the Broughton Archipelago on our semi-covered express cruiser, the Ocean Magic II, as you search for native marine wildlife! Enjoy the captivating stories of the animals shared by our local experts during your 3-hour journey departing from the stunning Telegraph Cove!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Telegraph Cove - Whale Watching in Johnstone Strait and nearby area
What's Included
  • Educational materials on board including kids coloring books and a guide
  • Complimentary photo package with high-resolution personal and wildlife photos
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in price
  • Guaranteed whale sightings or enjoy a free return tour
  • Convenient on-board restrooms for comfort
  • Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee during the tour
  • Access downloadable tour guides in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Location
1610 Telegraph Cove Rd
Telegraph Cove Road
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time at Prince of Whales Adventure Center located at the north end of Telegraph Cove Resort next to the Telegraph Cove Whale Interpretive Center (24 Boardwalk, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0). The boat will not be held for late passengers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shellyhf7273ed
Oct 2, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Excellent afternoon Whale watching. We saw Humpbacks and Orcas, plus dolphins, sea lions and bold eagles. It really was amazing. On top of that our guides were great, Steven the captain, Hannah and our guide Connor. He was really good fun. I'd definitely recommend and if I'm lucky enough to go back to telegraph cove I'd use them again.
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E576nikarenj
Sep 30, 2024
Highly recommend - We live on Vancouver Island and have done many whale watching tours over the years. Prince of Whales are our fav group to book with as we always have a great experience with them. This trip was no different. The crew was amazing - so knowledgeable. Val, Scott and Harley answered all and any questions and provided so much good info on what we were seeing. We especially appreciated the fact that a crew member takes photos so we didn’t have to and they email them to everyone later free of charge! This meant we could just relax and enjoy the experience.
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U2858zgjackh
Sep 30, 2024
Once in a lifetime, thanks James!! - Amazing job from James the skipper, he was very enthusiastic and a perfect guide for the trip, we saw everything from orca hunts and breaches, humpback feeding and playfulness, American eagles and sea lions. James was just as excited as us and you could tell he was passionate about providing a great experience, while keeping in mind the safety of us and also the animals.
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Kimdeniseg
Sep 29, 2024
The best tour on Vancouver Island - Thanks to James! The best tour on Vancouver Island with lots of whales. We were even in the middle of an orca hunt, unique!
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Nwillia2
Sep 29, 2024
Dream come true - Absolutely loved every minute. The boats were comfortable & not too crowded, everything was organised well. Abby & Harley were so very friendly & informative. They certainly knew their stuff & we learnt so much. Our first trip was at 10am & although foggy it wasn't long before captain Val saw the tall black fins of orcas up ahead. Such an emotional experience that I had tears in my eyes. Such amazing beautiful animals & such an honour to see them in the wild. We even heard the whales communicating with each other. We also saw several humpbacks on each trip. Absolutely loved seeing them doing their thing with their tail as they dived back down into the water. So very special. Loved it all so much that we booked to go again the following day & saw orcas & humpbacks again. Telegraph Cove is such a very special place. Thank you POW cruises for a fantastic experience. Dream come true.
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I5112njrons
Sep 27, 2024
Excellent trip - We were short of eyes, fantastically seen. We were also very pleased with the crew. Toppy👌 Whale, orca bald eagle and the sea lions seen, value for money.
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Daydream25832550931
Sep 24, 2024
We had a great experience - We had a wonderful tour with James. We saw lots of orcas, humpback whales, dolphins and sea lions. James was very considerate towards the animals and you could feel his passion for marine animals. He knew a lot about the animals and their behavior. An unbelievably great tour, in a beautiful place and with a very great guide. We definitely also recommend going to the Whale Center afterwards!
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Beth798
Sep 20, 2024
Fantastic whale watching experience! - Had a fantastic whale watching experience yesterday with Prince of Whales out of Telegraph Cove. No matter where you looked there were whales or porpoises or white sided dolphins or humpbacks. It was just an amazing experience and the crew were so knowledgeable and informative. The crew took photo's which they emailed to us later for free so that we could just immerse ourselves in the experience. Highly recommend this tour.
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Rebecca71195
Sep 18, 2024
Breathtaking experience - Stunning. After 15 minutes we have already seen the first whales. In total there were 5 different species. Scotty, Val & Harley were super nice and explained a lot.
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Y3771sfwendyg
Sep 14, 2024
Amazing day! - Amazing tour!! Saw whales within minutes of leaving the dock! Humpback, orcas, and minke whales as well as sea lions, bald eagles and dolphins. Beautiful day, informative crew - Holly(?or Harley) and non-stop action on the water. So much fun!
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