Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Telegraph Cove Nestled in Vancouver Island

Embark on a thrilling Zodiac whale watching adventure from Telegraph Cove Resort in Vancouver Island. Join us for a 3-hour fully-guided tour to spot majestic whales and marine wildlife.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park - Whale Watching in Johnstone Strait and nearby ocean area. We hope to see whales, seals, sea lions, maybe some otters, dolphins and eagles too! Always a great day when we catch them all!
What's Included
  • Exclusive open-aired zodiac whale watching for 12 passengers
  • Engaging live commentary
  • Expert guide and skipper onboard
  • GST included in the price
  • Whale Sightings Guarantee offers a free tour if no whales seen
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • On-board restrooms
  • Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information

Situated in the northern areas of Vancouver Island, Telegraph Cove is a small sanctuary for those passionate about whale watching and conservation. Previously a fishing community, Telegraph Cove is now the spotlight for our ultimate whale watching journey. Setting off from Telegraph Cove Resort in a 12-seater open-air Zodiac-style vessel, this…

Location
Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park
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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Karenjuko
Oct 1, 2024
Stunning whale watching tour with James! 100% recommended & all worth the long drive up the island! - We had a stunning whale watching tour with James! 100% recommended & all worth the long drive up the island! I've had 2 other whale watching tours before on Vancouver Island, but this one was for sure the best! James was friendly, helpful, informative and funny - we couldn't have asked for a better guide - and we saw so many animals, especially humpbacks, right in front of a beautiful rainbow (sounds too good to be true I know). It's the perfect spot for whale watching on Vancouver Island, if you want to be in wild nature and great company! Make sure to wear quite a few layers, if you plan on coming in late September since it can get very cold on the water. Still a great time for whale watching since you might see so many humpback whales feeding before they migrate to warmer waters. We loved it!
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199geoffl
Sep 30, 2024
Can be a mind blowing experience. - This experienced will be remembered for the rest of my life. 15 minutes out of the cove we were surrounded by Humpback whales, lunging for food constantly throughout the 3 hours, Orcas playing with dolphins, slapping their tails and the display / sounds of the sealions. A must see. Our captain James provided fantastic background on the villages, sea life and interesting factoids. Not many photos as I resorted to video as the whales are fast. Haven't isolated the frames yet. Thank you again James
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A4220uksandrineg
Sep 30, 2024
Many whales and a nice Guide to follow them - Extraordinary 3 hours- whales right to left - James was our Guide and ran the zodiac-friendly fauna and flora - gave us lots of explanations- really top -- changed location according to then returned- saw sea lions basking in the sun- the ride itself is beautiful with all the islets - I recommend
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979clausl
Sep 30, 2024
Great day on the water - We had an incredible day on the water. We have seen a lot of humpback whales and a group of transient orca and other wildlife. The orcas went on hunt for a dall`s porpoise which was interesting to watch. James did a superb job showing us things and provided an interesting commentary
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Mobile55528837021
Sep 29, 2024
Orca magic - Awesome trip. A full boat of different nationalities was kept safe/entertained and informed superbly by James. We saw Humpbacks, Dalls Porpoise, the ‘T23’ Bigg’s Orca group, Sea lions, eagles. A hunt and capture between the Orca group and an unlucky Porpoise - all with informative and good humoured descriptions from James. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime
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Passenger22468394161
Sep 26, 2024
Soooo many wildlife to be seen! - Fanastic experience! We saw so many wildlife up close and the guidance and information provided by James was just perfect! Thanks for making our trip awesome!!!
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Tylerwl5854eq
Sep 26, 2024
AMAZING TRIP! Highly recommended!! - The main reason for this trip was to go whale watching in telegraph cove and it was WORTH IT! Big shout out to James our guide who did an amazing job, great jokes and very knowledgeable!
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814curtn
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing Experience - Had an amazing sunny fall day out on the water. Saw at least 13 Orcas, Humpbacks and a group of Sea Lions. Thanks James! You were a great guide. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge of the animals with us.
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475j_j_v
Sep 25, 2024
Exceptional, THE must-do, if you ever go to Vancouver Island. - We had a fantastic Whale Watching this morning. Humpback-whales, sea lions, killer-whales, dolphins and porpoises, we had everything and were kept out of breath all along the 3 hours of the tour. The navigation itself is fantastic, it starts from the out of time harbour of telegraph cove and shows amazing landscape of the broughton archipelago. Special thanks to our crew James, for that unforgettable experience and for the sharing of his knowledge of marine wildlife.
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H995najp
Sep 25, 2024
Great experience! - We had an amazing trip on the zodiac with Connor! We saw 20 humpbacks in the first 20 minutes and even got to see the Northern resident killer whales. Connor made the trip an incredible experience! We had a blast :)
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