4 Whale Watching Cruises in Canada to Build a Day Around

1.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,179 reviews · 3 hours · from $122Our pick

Join AML Cruises for a three-hour whale-watching cruise from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine. A certified guide, such as Cedric or Chantelle, explains the whales in French and English while you watch for belugas, fin, minke, and humpback whales. Choose standard seating, Upper Deck Access, or a VIP area with food and drinks.

“It was awesome we saw all different types of whales will definitely be doing this again”

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2.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146Top rated

Set out from Dallas Road with Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours for about three and a half hours on the Salish Sea. Your certified naturalist guide helps spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, otters, and eagles from an open boat or semi-covered catamaran. Warm clothing is available, and the next tour is free if no whale is found.

“Sierra and Joe were great in ensuring our comfort AND searching for whales. Tour operator offered pants and jackets. Use them. Even on a sunny day in the harbor, it was chilly out on the water.”

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3.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 837 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Best value

Sail from Bay Bulls into the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve aboard a spacious catamaran with local guides, live commentary, music, and room to watch from outside decks or an indoor cabin. Look for puffins from mid-May, whales from mid-June, and icebergs in May and June. Hotel pickup is available for an added fee.

“The guides were very animated and well informed. Unfortunately I was sea sick , along with my grandson , but the team were so understanding and supportive. I did see the whales and puffins , even while sitting downstairs . Visiting Nfld from the Gaspe Coast , Quebec Canada 🇨🇦”

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4.2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

From Bay Bulls, join a two-hour English-language boat tour through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Naturalist guides explain puffins, murres, petrels, and the island ecosystem while the captain searches for whales and dolphins. Live music, local songs, fishing, drinks, and optional screeching may add a distinctly Newfoundland finish.

“Sadly there were no whales but we did see dolphins, and puffins. Fortunately it was nice calm water. Great, friendly, knowledgeable crew.”

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