Top 7 Zodiac Whale Watching in Canada

1.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $98Our pick

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours on a 24 or 60-passenger Zodiac in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Bilingual naturalists point out whales, belugas, seals, and porpoises, while the captain searches for the best views. Bring warm layers, gloves, and a hat.

“The experience was fantastic, we saw some whales and seals and penguins. It was a brilliant experience to see the whales so close up. If you are considering the boat vs zodiac don’t, The zodiac is the only option to choose as the boat is completely packed moves slowly and the experience can not be anywhere close to the fantastic zodiac experience that we had. Be aware that it gets really cold so bring warm cloths or layers of cloths to wear one might think it is not necessary but it really means the difference to be warm.”

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2.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 916 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154Top rated

Set out from Victoria Harbour in a 12-passenger open Zodiac with a guide such as Gary, Mark, George, or Raj. Expect a fast, splashy ride, all-weather flotation suits, and chances to see orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, otters, eagles, and more. The boat is exciting, but choppy water and cold air are part of the deal.

“It was excellent and everyone was super helpful! Easy to navigate, useful guide to information and payment. It was a spontaneous trip which was wonderful x”

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3.Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 651 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Set out from Victoria’s Inner Harbour with an English-speaking marine naturalist such as Luke, Josh, or Liam. Your 12-passenger Zodiac brings you close to the Salish Sea, where orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, otters, and bald eagles may appear. Full flotation suits help keep you warm and dry.

“We enjoyed the tour with Alex very much. A smooth Zodiac ride, Orcas and great additional insights. Thanks a million.”

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4.Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Victoria’s Inner Harbour in a Zodiac carrying no more than 12 people. Guides such as Shannon, Tyler, Vicky, and Garryn search for orcas and humpbacks around Race Rocks, while you watch seals, sea lions, otters, and eagles from the water. Expect speed, spray, and a survival suit.

“Phoenix was a fantastic guide and we saw a ton of wildlife and Orcas! The scenery was also so beautiful!”

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5.Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure – Telegraph Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Join a three-hour Zodiac trip from Telegraph Cove with a skipper such as Scottie, a maximum of 12 passengers, and live wildlife commentary. You may see orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, dolphins, otters, and eagles, with provided suits helping in cool weather.

“Fantastic Tour in all Aspects absolutely recommended. Great Guide, boat, friendly Staff. Best wahle Tour I ever had.”

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6.Victoria: Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Set out from Victoria with SpringTide Whale Watching in an open-air Zodiac. You will suit up in a warm flotation suit, then search the Salish Sea for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and marine birds with guides such as Ian, Heather, Jasper, and Tyson.

“Super exciting and captain Marty was great. Thanks for making our stay in Victoria extra special”

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7.Campbell River: 4 Hour Whale & Wildlife Zodiac Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $216

Join Eagle Eye Adventures for four hours among the Discovery Islands with a naturalist guide such as Gibson, Nova, or Andreus. Spot whales, dolphins, bears, seals, and sea lions, listen through a hydrophone, then race through Devils Hole and Aaron Rapids.

“Great, knowledgeable guide. We got to see humpback whales and orcas. Great experience.”

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