Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
Overview
Cut through Johnstone Strait’s currents and navigate the Broughton archipelago aboard our semi-covered express cruiser - the Ocean Magic II, in search of native marine wildlife! Listen to our local experts bring the animals’ stories to life on your 3-hour adventure out of beautiful Telegraph Cove!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Restroom on board
- Educational materials on board
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guide
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Meeting Location
1610 Telegraph Cove Road
Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 74 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5882P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Restroom on board.
- Educational materials on board.
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!.
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch.
- Kids coloring books and educational guide.
- Gratuities.
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Restroom on board
- Educational materials on board
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guide
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 74 travelers
