Whales, Wonder, Wild Excitement.

It’s a once in a lifetime adventure. Experience the best whale watching in BC.

We are ocean lovers, conservationists and passionate educators here to share our knowledge and help you experience the magic of the Salish Sea. With small-group whale watching eco-tours aboard our vessels, every guest enjoys a more personal, meaningful connection to the BC coast and its incredible wildlife. Join us for a Whale Watching Tour from Steveston and experience the best whale watching in Vancouver.

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WHERE THE COAST COMES ALIVE

Historic Steveston BC

We are located in the charming fishing village of Steveston, BC — the closest takeoff point to the whales! Come for family-friendly whale watching, and stay for a stroll along the pier where you can experience the freshest seafood, cozy cafés, local shops, artisanal breweries, and maritime museums. Discover what gives Steveston its charm.

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Whale Watching eco-tours

Choose Your Personal Voyage

Zodiac

Our smallest boat, Seabreeze I is a Zodiac style RIB vessel. It offer an exhilarating, intimate and once-in-a-lifetime whale watching adventure! Suit up in our certified flotation suits for an open-style eco-tour, where you’ll experience BC’s unique magic, captured in every splash. This vessel has space for up to 12 passengers and includes a washroom on board.

Semi-enclosed style vessel on the water carrying a larger load of whale watching passengers

Large Boat: Semi-Covered/Semi-Enclosed Tour

Our 40+ ft large vessels Crazy Legs and Triple 8II are perfect for ocean adventurers of all ages! They have either covered or some semi-covered seating– Enjoy your tour while in the comfort of a protected space or walk up to the upper viewing deck for a 360° view, it’s your choice. These vessel has plenty of space for up to 23 or 35 passengers and both have a washroom on board. Our large vessels, have spacious seating. In the summer months, Triple 8II has open seating in the front and semi-covered seating towards the back of the vessel.

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*No hidden gas fees

Are you a resident of BC?

Whale Watching discounts for local residents are available in both peak season and shoulder seasons. More information here.

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Whale Watching eco-tour OPTIONS

Choose Your Personal Voyage

Zodiac Tour

Climb aboard our Zodiac, RHIB style vessel for an exhilarating, intimate and once-in-a-lifetime whale watching adventure! Feel the thrill of the open ocean as you suit up in our certified flotation suits and set off on a small-group eco-tour, where you’ll experience BC’s unique magic, captured in every splash. This vessel has space for up to 12 passengers and includes a washroom on board for your comfort, excitement, and front-row views of BC's marine life at its wildest.

3+ hour
eco-tour

Washroom
on board

Whale sighting Guarantee

Sea spray
warning

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Semi-Enclosed Tour

Looking for comfort without missing a moment of the action? Step aboard one of our spacious semi-enclosed vessels that offer the perfect balance of protection and adventure. With indoor seating to keep you warm and open-air options for salty sea breezes, our boats are built for exploring—no matter the weather. Climb up to the upper viewing deck for unbeatable 360° wildlife sightings. With space for up to 34 guests and a washroom onboard, it’s the coziest way to cruise the coast, perfect for all ages.

3+ hour
eco-tour

Washroom
on board

Whale
sighting
Guarantee

360° viewing
platform

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Are you a resident of BC?

Whale Watching discounts for local residents are available in both peak season and shoulder seasons. More information here.

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Our Whale Sighting Guarantee

We are proud to have a 98% sighting success rate, but should you not see a whale, take advantage of our 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee. Come back again for free – no expiry!

Orca whale jumping out of the water on a clear sunny day

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Our Premier Fishing Adventures

Reel in the day with our full-day fishing adventures, where every cast tells a story. Whether you're a seasoned angler, novice newbie or anything in between, our expert guides will take you to some of the best fishing spots in the area. Your day on the waves awaits!

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Can’t decide on a whale watching tour or fishing charter?

Our Whale Watching and Fishing Bundle provides an adventure for every member of your group. Check out our FAQs for more information.

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What Our Adventurers Are Saying

🌊 "I have done a few different whale watching tours, and this was the best ... choosing Seabreeze was really the best decision. Our families were total 8 adults, and everyone was so satisfied. All of the staff were super nice, and we saw an orca family, sea lions, eagles, seals, and humpback whales! We were on the way back to finish the tour, but the captain found or saw something, so we went back—and we saw two humpbacks. All of the staff on our tour treated us like family. I can feel that they wanted to show us the best ... We were really, really appreciative. My family came from Korea, and they loved it—this was the best memory for them. .. I can’t express how happy I was." 🐋

Jess J

"Brilliant experience. Our guide Bronwyn was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we saw a ton of wildlife- from bald eagles to seals, humpbacks and orcas. Thrilling."

Lisa A

"Had an amazing watching experience and got to see both orcas and humpbacks, which we were told by our talented guide Grace is pretty rare. Very knowledgeable captain and tour guide, boat wasn't too crowded, would highly recommend!"

Daniel W

"Just amazing. I went whale watching with Seabreeze with my daughter 4 times when she was a teenager. Now after 19 years I came back, this time with my grand daughter on her first whale watching tour, again with Seabreeze. On every tour we saw whales and lots of different wildlife. Yesterday we saw many humpback whales, sea lions, harbour seals and many different birds. I always feel safe with Seabreeze. The atmosphere is very relaxing. The staff is very friendly and very personal. Great guides and very safe and smooth boat operators. I will be coming back many more times. Thank you Jade and Richard for making yesterday's tour a great success and a super experience for us."

Michael P

"We had a fantastic time on the tour. We saw many whales. The Captain and the guide were great. The guide was very knowledgeable on the whales. I would recommend anybody to take the tour its well worth it. The Captain drove the boat smoothly, he slowed down when crossing over big waves. The Family from Ontario"

Donna P

"Amazing time spent on the water from Steveston harbor. Trip well organised and we saw humpback whales, seals, sea lions and so much fantastic scenery! Our captain and host were very knowledgeable and gave great insights."

Rachel

"I had a fantastic time whale watching with Seabreeze! The crew was knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience both educational and enjoyable!"

Cassie R

“Phenomenal, this was the best birthday I’ve ever had and a life-long dream made real. Raphael and Shauna really went above and beyond to educate and get us the experience of a lifetime. The ride was a blast and we managed to see a Humpback and a whole pod of Orcas. I hope I can make it back to B.C. in the future to tour again.”

Jay

“We originally booked with another company, but they had cancelled on us so we went down to Steveston and I’m so glad we did. With such knowledgeable staff who are so connected with the area and wildlife that inhabits the coast, we had an amazing time on our Seabreeze tour. 10/10 would recommend taking the trip out of the city to have a fully immersed experience from beginning to end.”

Pete P

“We saw orcas super up close, as well as harbour seals and tons of Steller sea lions. I did the semi-enclosed tour and can vouch for it. The boat was not crowded even though we went on a Saturday. Everyone could stand outside to get a direct view, but also duck inside when it was too cold.”

Jean L

“We had a great time! My son and I wanted to do something fun for a summer day out and this was perfect. We saw Orcas, humpback whale and seals and sea lions! Raphael and Shauna were great with all the information and a safe zodiac ride!”

Amie F

“Our boat had 20 people plus the captain and naturalist. We saw about half a dozen other whale watching tour boats out on the water and they were beyond crowded! I’m so glad I chose this company! We had lots of room, and freedom to move around the boat. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!”

Courtney L

“Our adventure was off-the-charts incredible! Our guide was an absolute treasure trove of knowledge and shared all sorts of fun facts about the species we spotted. Even though we went for the wild ride with the Zodiac boat, I thought I might get a little queasy, but it was an absolute delight! We're already planning our next voyage!”

Trixie Z

“My husband and I booked a whale watching experience for our honeymoon. It was an awesome experience! Richard (Captain) and Camryn (Naturalist) were enthusiastic and super knowledgeable allowing us to have the best experience possible. Cherry on the cake was meeting two humpback whales. 10/10!”

Ria

“Captain Scott and Naturalist Selena took us for an amazing trip today! We saw a humpback whale mum and baby nursing, seals lounging around, sea lions on a marker and most amazingly at least two pods of Orcas hunting and feeding! It was an excellent trip, Selena and Scott were so friendly and clearly knew their stuff about the marine life and the local area.”

Sarah M

“10/10 excellent captain, excellent crew, excellent vessel! You will not be disappointed with this company. Amazing experience. I've been on a few whale watching boats in the past but these guys go above and beyond to create the perfect experience. Will be booking again!”

Nathan G

“Had a great afternoon out on the boat Crazy Legs with Captain and Noah. We got a chance to watch, for well over an hour, a killer whale pod of 6. Wonderful day to be a tourist in our own city. Highly recommend. Not only that, the area of Steveston is wonderful. Worth the drive down to cruise with the Seabreeze Adventures Team!”

Jodi H

our history

Over 25 Years of Ocean Adventures

What began in 1998 as a humble fishing charters company founded by three passionate commercial fishermen, has now grown into a vibrant community. Committed to delivering unforgettable adventures while fostering environmental stewardship, our close-knit family includes seasoned captains, knowledgeable naturalists and dedicated office staff.

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Conservation & Education

Every Ticket Sale Supports Local Marine Research

As proud members of the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA), we stand united in championing ethical whale watching practices. Our commitment to responsible tourism goes beyond upholding strict guidelines, as we also contribute $2 CAD from every ticket sale towards local marine research programs, ensuring that our passion for the sea translates into tangible conservation efforts.

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Tide Report: What’s Happening at Seabreeze

What Is Lunge Feeding? Inside One of the Humpback Whale’s Most Spectacular Feeding Behaviours

There are some moments on the Salish Sea that happen so quickly you barely have time to process what you’ve just seen. The water erupts. An enormous humpback whale surges towards the surface, mouth open, sending water in every direction. And sometimes, as we were lucky enough to witness recently, more than one whale appears at once. It’s called lunge feeding, and it’s one of the most dramatic feeding behaviours we can witness from humpback whales in the Salish Sea. So, what exactly is happening?

Extended Whale Watching in Vancouver: Spend More Time Exploring the Salish Sea

Sometimes a few hours on the Salish Sea simply isn’t enough. For the wildlife lovers who could happily spend all day searching the horizon, the photographers waiting for that next opportunity, and the whale enthusiasts who are always curious about what might be around the next corner, we’re offering something a little different this September.

An Early August Recap: Breaching Humpback Whales Galore!

There’s still plenty of time to make some memories on the water before August is over, but we wanted to provide an early recap because this month has been so eventful—particularly with the humpback whales! We’ve seen a noticeable uptick in humpback whale activity over the last few weeks. Could it be that they’re starting to feel more energetic after feeding in the Salish Sea over the last few months?

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An orca breaching next to two orcas swimming