Photo Tours in Vancouver: 4 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Set out from Granville Island on a 95-passenger catamaran with heated cabins, open decks, hot drinks, and naturalist guides. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, eagles, and seabirds while guides explain local wildlife, geology, and history. Free wildlife photos arrive by email, so you can watch instead of handling your camera.

“Amazing tour. We got to see the whales. The scenery along the way was breathtaking as well. Highly recommended tour.”

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2.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,260 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

From Granville Island, you’ll cruise the Strait of Georgia on a covered luxury catamaran with heated indoor seating and three outdoor viewing areas. The crew, including guides such as Ashley, Victor, and Wilma on some departures, searches for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, and birds while taking free high-resolution photos.

“I took the tour at 2:30 pm and it was AMAZING best thing to do in vancouver for sure. We saw groups of orcas, a humpback whale and sea lions. The pictures sent by the crew are beautiful.”

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3.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Cruise Vancouver’s Salish Sea from Granville Island aboard a 95-passenger high-speed catamaran. Guides such as Jill, Ashley, Jake, and Sebastian explain the whales, geology, and seabirds while the crew searches for orcas and humpbacks. You get heated indoor seating, open-air decks, hot drinks, and a free email photo package.

“Returned to Vancouver from a cruise and was running slightly late due to a bad experience with a hop on hop off bus. I sent a message and they called me back and had my tickets ready. They advised they would be leaving at 1600 sharp. We made it right on time and I even got a second call while I was talking with them to determine exactly what building we needed to check into. We made it just in time. I definitely appreciate the follow up and assistance to get there! The boat is mostly covered but has some great open viewing areas. The wildlife experts were very helpful…”

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4.Photography & Hiking in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147Best value

Spend about seven hours with photographer-guide Nafees or Nash, moving from Lynn Canyon forests and waterfalls to Granville Island, Stanley Park, English Bay, and Gastown. Pickup and transport are included, the group is capped at seven, and you can use a smartphone or borrow a DSLR.

“We had a lovely time with our guide. We saw many of the most classic sights of Vancouver without having to rent a car and figure out the itinerary, but mostly, we were guided to the best spots. We also learnt some stuff regarding photography, despite the fact that we're not complete beginners. This was a great bonus. Some in our group were not fast walker, but the guide made sure we didn't miss anything despite this issue. Overall, a very positive experience.”

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