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Whale Watching Tour: Sunset Cruise in Salish Sea
4.9
375 Ratings
Vancouver
Experience the majesty of the Georgia Strait & Howe Sound on a luxury catamaran while searching for native marine wildlife. Join us for a Vancouver sunset whale watching tour!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 1666 Duranleau St - Explore the beauty that is British Columbia on this half-day whale-watching excursion from Vancouver. Step aboard a ‘Salish Sea Catamaran’ on Granville Island for the adventure of a lifetime. In true comfort and style, the crew is excited to explore the local waters in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters here in the summer months. Enjoy views of the Salish Sea while learning about the local geology and marine life along the way. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones!
What's Included
- 95-passenger vessel featuring indoor, heated cabin with floor to ceiling windows and open air decks
- Free photo package of your trip & wildlife, with personal photos of you and your loved ones
- Two washrooms on board
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
- Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee - return tour from any of our locations until you see whales!
- Kids coloring books and educative guides
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Join us on one of our Salish Sea Catamarans – rapid, luxurious, and specially designed catamarans. With an overall seating capacity of 200 and a maximum limit of 95 passengers, there is ample space onboard to maintain safe distancing for all our guests. Immerse in the splendid scenery of the Georgia Strait & Howe Sound while exploring local maritime wildlife, and let our knowledgeable guides share fascinating tales of these creatures. The ultimate whale watching journey tailored for every explorer. Unwind into the twilight on our chic catamaran, Salish Sea Freedom or Dream, as we set sail from Vancouver’s False Creek. This 3-5 hour expedition is a delight for photographers and an idyllic way to conclude the day with the setting Salish Sea sun.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
- Email address to receive wildlife photo package
Location
1666 Duranleau St
Duranleau Street
Please remember to check-in 30 minutes before your adventure, At 1666 Duranleau st on Granville Island behind Bridges restaurant. We will not hold the boat for late guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(375 Ratings)
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Nwillia2
Sep 29, 2024
Fantastic experience - Absolutely loved every minute. The boats were comfortable & not too crowded, everything was organised well & all the staff were so very friendly & informative. Miranda certainly knew her stuff & we learnt so much. It didn't take long before we saw several humpbacks. Such amazing beautiful animals & such an honour to see them in the wild. Thank you POW cruises for a fantastic experience.
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Sharronjj26
Sep 28, 2024
Made our holiday even more special - Absolutely amazing and saw a pod of killer whales and humpback whales. It made our trip even more special. The crew were very informative and enthusiastic, and we would definitely recommend to anyone 👍 😀
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Around04
Sep 28, 2024
Beautiful day! - Honestly I have few words to say because what I saw was magnificent and stunning. Probably top 3 moments of my trip to Canada!! Definitely an activity to do, especially for those (as me) who has never seen orcas/ wales (but even if you have already, it's still worth it). I also appreciated the guides aboard as they were kind and available to any questions. Happy to have booked this activity! I admit that maybe either the weather (sunny day) or the ocean (was very calm actually) might have helped us spot / see the animals but however, beautiful experience!!
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Yee
Sep 27, 2024
Highly recommended - We were very lucky and saw orcas, sea lions, humpback whale in this trip ,it was a great experience. Highly recommend others to join this kind of tour as this is kind of once in a lifetime experience.
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Sabrinawz912hg
Sep 26, 2024
Magic - We did the all day photography tour on Sep 8 2024 .
The trip was magical and everything we could have asked for from the crew.
The effort that was put in to make sure we saw ocras and humpbacks was evident as this crew did not want to disappoint.
We enjoyed our time on the water even between sightings , the crew was chatty but not overly so, we really appreciated the effort that was made for an awesome trip .We would go again 100%
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Jeanner595
Sep 17, 2024
Great Experience - I really enjoyed the whale watching tour and would recommend it to anyone who has a soft spot for the sea and its inhabitants. The whales were simply impressive and breathtaking. The tour was very well organised, the people from Prince of Whales were all exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. They patiently answered all our questions and shared their knowledge with us. I liked the fact that you got the feeling that the animals' welfare was also taken into account and that they were not “hunted” with the whale watching boat. A great experience all round.
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462samw
Sep 11, 2024
Beautiful Experience - My wife and I were visiting Vancouver in late August and we took a sunset whale watching cruise with Prince of Whales. We were hoping to see maybe 1-2 whales if we’re lucky but this trip completely exceeded our expectations. It only took around 20min until we saw the first whale. The staff was very polite and knowledgeable about the whales and other wildlife around Vancouver so it was interesting to learn about how the animals behave and what the conservationist do to protect them. At one moment, we even saw a group of 5-6 whales together which was so beautiful. We had a fantastic experience and we will definitely go whale watching again in future.
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988alliej
Sep 9, 2024
A Whale of a time ! - Alex, Tobin , Yaz, Karl and Petra were an amazing professional crew. I Attended the Salish Sea Dream Trip on September 6th 2024. We had an amazing day viewing 5 hump back whales showing playful behavior. I loved Christy island and the seals along the shore. The boat is amazing ! super fast but windy. Nice places to sit and lots of room to move around if you want a different view. I found the boat to be clean and stoked. The coffee and tea is a nice touch and tasty. The front of house staff is great too i believe the names are Ella and Fawkes as i came in on two separate days for assistance. I would say the only feedback is to sell binoculars even cheap semi good ones with some marketing on it. I saw someone with it and thought that was a great idea, maybe even some sweaters, jackets, beanie, or blankets. It was a beautiful day but when the boat got going my hair was everywhere and it was cooler then i had dressed for. Especially as a tourist i wouldn't think to pack something like that for one random part of my trip.
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Anitah796
Sep 7, 2024
First rate outfit - We had a great experience with the Prince of Whales. This group cares about what they are doing and strive to give you an interesting and educational experience. I love that they don't try to nickel and dime you once you are on board. Free coffee and hot chocolate and a really nice feature is that they have a photographer who is taking pictures of the whales for you. They email these to you for no charge after the trip. This takes a lot of pressure off so that you can better enjoy the experience. It is still nice to try to get some videos or photos of your group and your own photos of the whales for that matter, but remember to enjoy the experience. We saw one humpback who was identified as Zoro who winters in Hawaii. We also saw three different pods of killer whales. It was a great trip even though it was raining.
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Sarahdebora
Sep 5, 2024
Absolute dream! - It was an extraordinary and impressive tour. Just fascinating how close you can get to impressive animals, how orcas can come - an absolute dream!
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