Prince of Whales
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Prince of Whales suits visitors who want a three- to five-hour search for orcas and humpbacks from Granville Island, and winter visitors miss it because the Vancouver tour runs from March to November. The half-day tour is posted from $229 an adult, and checkout adds taxes and a fee the site doesn't price. A trip with no whales earns you another one free.
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What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Whale WatchingPosted from $229 an adult, subject to seasonal pricing, before taxes and a fee Prince of Whales doesn't name or price, so the full fare shows only at checkout. The Vancouver tour sails on a 95-passenger catamaran with a heated cabin, floor-to-ceiling windows and two airline-style washrooms. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, so call to book if you need help. | – | 3–5 hours | March to November |
| Sunset Whale WatchingPosted from $239 an adult before taxes and the same unpriced fee, and already on sale for 2027. | – | 3–5 hours | June to August |
| Sea Vancouver Waterfront SightseeingPosted from $89 an adult before taxes and the same unpriced fee. | – | 90 minutes | May to September |
| Granville Island Nature Combo and Sightseeing ComboEach combo pairs a whale watching trip with the 90-minute sightseeing cruise, posted from $319 an adult before taxes and the same unpriced fee. | – | 4–5 hours plus 90 minutes | May to October |
Prince of Whales sails from Granville Island, and its sales office sits in the Maritime Market at 1666 Duranleau Street. The half-day trip runs three to five hours depending on where the whales are, and the company puts the chance of a sighting at over 95%. Crews look for orcas and humpback whales. The tour page also lists sea lions, seals and bald eagles.
The Vancouver half-day tour runs from March to November and is posted from $229 an adult, subject to seasonal pricing. The site's season text gives April to October, with a peak from May to September, so check the booking calendar for a date at either end. Checkout adds taxes and a fee the site never prices, and you see the full fare only when you book.
In summer the Sunset Whale Watching trip goes out from June to August from $239, and Prince of Whales already sells it for 2027. A 90-minute Sea Vancouver waterfront cruise runs from May to September from $89. Between May and October two Granville Island combos pair a whale trip with that cruise from $319. Each of those prices is posted before taxes and the same fee.
If you see no whales, the sighting guarantee gives you another trip and the voucher never expires, though you pay $16.80 in taxes and fees to use it. Ticket Assurance costs 10% of the fare and lets you cancel or move a booking up to 12 hours before departure. Without it, a booking of nine or fewer can't be refunded inside 48 hours of the trip.
Worth knowing
- Buy Ticket Assurance for a spring or autumn date, because it lets you cancel or move the trip up to 12 hours before departure.
- Check in 30 minutes before your departure at the Maritime Market office.
Quick answers about Prince of Whales
Can you go whale watching from Vancouver in winter?
No. Prince of Whales lists its Vancouver half-day whale watching tour from March to November, with no departures from December to February.
How much is Prince of Whales whale watching in Vancouver?
Prince of Whales posts its Granville Island half-day whale watching tour from $229 an adult in 2026, subject to seasonal pricing. Checkout adds taxes and a fee the site doesn't price.
What happens if you don't see whales with Prince of Whales?
Prince of Whales gives you another trip under its whale sighting guarantee, and the voucher never expires. You pay $16.80 in taxes and fees when you use it.
Is Prince of Whales open out of season?
Prince of Whales: Prince of Whales lists no Vancouver whale watching from December to February.
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