Wild Whales Vancouver

1806 Mast Tower Road | Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 4B6, Canada (Fairview)

604-699-2011

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Ranked #21 of 108 activities in Vancouver

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Nick2010186338

London, United Kingdom

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7 reviews

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“Did what it said on the tin !!”

Reviewed 8 May 2013

I was in town for a conference and had allowed a day to go whale watching, I had deliberately not booked in anything in advance in case the weather was bad and we could not go. Given my time and cost limitations I knew I would need to take a day trip from Vancouver on a fast boat. as a... More

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Sherry C

Windsor, Canada

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“Wild Whales Vancouver - AMAZING trip & staff”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

After reading some of the negative reviews I only have one question, what did you expect, it's a boat trip lol of course there might be waves, of course you may not see whales, of course it might be cold.... seriously mother nature is unpredictable if your trip was rescheduled at least this company honored the fact that you did... More

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Thanks Sherry! This is such a great review. I remember the trip you were on and that was an incredible day. The guideline you were mentioning is set by the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) and you can find a link for their page on our website in you're interested. We take a lot of pride in being the only... More

MyZiggyMan

Houston, Texas

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“Most of your time is spent 'getting there'”

Reviewed 5 November 2012

We took the 4-6 hour whale watching tour from Granville Island with great expectations. The day was gorgeous (this was after being reschedule due to rough seas the day before). After picking up a picnic lunch & drinks (not included in the tour), we joined about 16 other people in the semi-enclosed boat. We chose this boat because it has... More

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Thanks for your review. It sounds like you were out on a pretty choppy day. If the weather forecast is bad in the morning, we typically cancel our trips. From time to time, wind can pick up more than expected and it can get a little rough. However, the majority of our trips experience good conditions on the water. The... More

TheWolvesAtNumber34

Loughborough, United Kingdom

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“An orca of a time”

Reviewed 30 October 2012

We travelled to Granville specifically to see the orcas, and after a short boat trip, they were in the waters around us and we watched in awe as their sharp dorsal fins cut the surface of the water mere metres away. A fantastic day out, we loved seeing them and would definatly go again. 5 stars because anyone would enjoy... More

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Thanks for the great review! There is nothing better than a day on the water watching those fins cut through the surface. More

ShShCdn

Toronto, Canada

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“Wonderful but long day!”

Reviewed 21 October 2012

While in Vancouver for a conference, we decided to use our one free day to see orcas with Wild Whales. It was a truly incredible experience and we had the opportunity to see many orcas, sea lions, a couple of bald eagles and not to mention some gorgeous scenery of the autumn leaves. It did turn out to be a... More

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See 7 more reviews by ShShCdn for Vancouver

Thanks for the review. Glad to hear that you had a memorable experience with the whales! The fall trips can be a bit chilly but it's one of my favorite times of year because of the diversity of wildlife. I couldn't agree more about leaving yourself some extra time to check out Granville Island. It is very unique. Thanks again! More

Catherine T

Brighton, United Kingdom

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“Great Day”

Reviewed 14 October 2012

I had a wonderful time on my trip with Wild Whales Vancouver. Its disappointing that they don't have a five star rating due to some people who have left bad reviews as I would not hesitate to recommend this company. Admittedly I was very lucky and saw a lot of wildlife including a number of Orca however I think the... More

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That is so great to hear Catherine! Our goal is to give people an experience that is more than just seeing whales on a boat and it's great to hear that you walked away with a new appreciation for the whales and the ocean. Thomas has been with us since the company opened and has always one of our best... More

Katie W

Dunedin, New Zealand

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“A highlight of our holiday!”

Reviewed 7 October 2012

Wow, what an amazing trip!! Definitely a highlight of our holiday. The tour guide (Nicole) was incredibly enthusiastic and her excitement was infectious. She had been studying orca for years and so was very knowledgeable and informative and told us all sorts of facts and stories. The skipper (Dennis) was clearly well-experienced and managed to steer us into some fantastic... More

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Thanks Katie! Nicole is a wonderful interpreter and naturalist and she will be happy to read this review. It sounds like you had an amazing day and it's always great to hear their vocalizations. Hope to see you again one day. More

Spencer D

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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“The best - without a doubt”

Reviewed 3 October 2012

I've been before with a range of whale watching operators in Vancouver and Victoria, and these guys are the best by miles. Choice of boats, comfortable seating, knowledgable staff, and a trip that can last anywhere from 4-7 hours, which gives you every chance of seeing whales of all sorts, rather than some of the shorter time-pressured operators who compete... More

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Thanks for the great review Spencer! Only scheduling one trip per day allows us to spend more time on the water and, like you said, have no time constraints. It's something we are very proud of. We always hire passionate and knowledgeable staff that can inspire people to make a change to help the whales and environment. Cayley will be... More

Big_Blue_Traveller

London, United Kingdom

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“Professional and a great experience”

Reviewed 26 September 2012

We booked on line and then got out to Vancouver. Sadly, on the morning of the trip the weather in the straits was too bad for them to go out but we got an early phone call to tell us and were rebooked on the next day. The weather the next day was much better and we ended up being... More

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Thank you for the review. This year has been amazing for Transient Orca sightings and glad you got to experience one of them. Most of the time, the waters are quite nice but from time to time we do experience some rough seas. Our captains do their best to make the trip as smooth as possible and it's nice to... More

Justin and Cole B

Toronto

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“Best Tour in Vancouver!”

Reviewed 25 September 2012

This trip is a MUST! Last week of August and we were able to see different pods of orcas for what seemed to be an hour. It was brilliant to see them splashing, jumping and travelling together. We also saw sea lions on our trip. The staff was passionate and informative. We were giving suits to keep warm, and also... More

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Thanks Justin! Sounds like the whales were pretty active when you were with them! That always makes for an incredible day. We enjoyed the last part of your review. It's nice to see when passengers appreciate that these are wild animals and that's why we keep a respectable distance, which allows for great sightings like yours without impacting their natural... More