Top 15 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.Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Join Orca Spirit Adventures in Victoria for a three-hour winter Zodiac trip with a marine naturalist, full flotation suit, and hydrophone. Search for humpback whales, Bigg’s killer whales, seals, sea lions, otters, and coastal birds while taking in views toward the Olympic Peninsula.

“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”

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8.Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours for a four-hour Zodiac trip from E Dock. With groups capped at 12, you’ll search for whales, grizzly bears, sea lions, and other wildlife, with morning and afternoon departures, a snack, and a floater suit included.

“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”

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9.Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $111

Join SpringTide Whale Watching in Victoria for a three-hour Zodiac ride across the Salish Sea. Guides such as Cam, Ian, Kate, Marty, and Tyler share facts about local wildlife while you search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, and bald eagles. Expect speed, spray, cold air, and a small group of up to 12.

“We saw two pods of whales, a total of eight with two males. Fantastic! We then were taken to where seals were sunning themselves.”

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10.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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11.Victoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 3 hours · from $149

Join Prince of Whales for a three-hour Zodiac trip from Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Suit up in a flotation cruiser suit, then follow an English-speaking skipper such as Mark or George toward orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, otters, and bald eagles. The ride is fast, open-air, and sometimes bumpy.

“3 Orcas, 1 Humpback, a lot Sealions, 1 Seaotter, a great Skipper and a lot of Fun with speeding the Zodiac”

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12.Telegraph Cove: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 109 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Join Prince of Whales in Telegraph Cove for a three-hour Zodiac trip guided by skippers such as Scottie, James, or Connor. You may see orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, sea lions, otters, and bald eagles. Warm flotation suits, hot drinks, and a lifetime whale-sighting guarantee are included.

“James was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and extremely personable. The whale watching tour was full of whales and lots of fun!”

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13.Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour Small Zodiac with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

Set out from Richmond for a 3 to 5 hour whale-watching trip through the Gulf Islands and Strait of Georgia. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Kai, explains the wildlife as you ride in a small open-air zodiac. A full-body mustang suit is required, and whale sightings are guaranteed.

“They promised whales watching. And of course you will have! Even saw orcas! Good guide!”

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14.Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $251

Set out from Campbell River at 9:00 a.m. in a Zodiac carrying no more than 12 people. Your guide and captain, Becca, also called Bex, leads a six-hour search for whales, porpoises, eagles, tide pools, and other coastal wildlife. Lunch, hot drinks, and a floater suit are included.

“Our tour guide/boat captain, Becca. was very knowledgeable & interested that her passengers had a great experience We saw whales, porpoises, tide pools & had a magical experience with hundreds (?) of eagles fishing.”

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15.Campbell River: 6 Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $261

Join Eagle Eye Adventures for a six-hour Zodiac trip from Campbell River through Discovery Passage and its forested islands. A naturalist or biologist guides the search for humpback, gray, and minke whales, with possible orcas, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. Lunch, gear, washrooms, and a hydrophone are included.

“geweldig en zelfs 2 orka's gezien dus wat wil je nog meer”

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