The 5 Best Whale Watching Tours Worldwide

1.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $700Our pick

Join Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters for a private five-hour outing with your own group. Captains such as Tony, Lukas, and Grayson help beginners fish for salmon, halibut, cod, and rockfish, while the route may include whales, sea lions, eagles, and totem poles.

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the best time on this charter. The captain really knows his stuff—tons of fishing experience and insider knowledge. He took us to all the right spots and had all the tricks to help us reel in a great catch.”

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2.Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

From Hauganes, you’ll cruise into Eyjafjörður for humpback, minke, and blue whale sightings, with dolphins also possible. Warm waterproof overalls, hot drinks, and cookies are provided. The trip lasts about 3.5 hours and includes a short sea-angling session for cod and other fish.

“We found dolphins and Humpback whales right after the boat left the harbor. For 1 hour, 2 whales swam along with the boat. They were so close to us. At the last moment, they showed us their tails!! It was amazing. The hot chocolate and buns were good, too. We also caught cods and other fish in few minutes.!”

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3.Whale Watching and Fishing Combination Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $170

Set out from Dana Point on a fast rigid inflatable boat for a three-hour search for dolphins, sea lions, sharks, sunfish, and migrating whales. Then fish a local reef or kelp bed. Morning and afternoon trips run with up to six people, and all fishing gear is supplied.

“Understand that it is possible to not find whales, so disappointed but not upset. Great dolphin sightings. Fishing was extremely disappointing. We have been on other excursions in the San Diego area with great success in catching fish you Read more”

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4.Ear Mountain Charters tours: whale watching or fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $284

Choose whale watching or fishing with Ear Mountain Charters from Icy Strait Point. You will ride a 32-foot North River boat to Hoonah, then head onto Alaska waters with a heated cabin, bathroom, and room for six. Whale trips seek marine mammals, while fishing trips provide gear, with a $15 license required.

“Excelente tour, excelente Guía y Capitán. Logramos ver ballenas, orcas, nutrias y leones marinos.”

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5.8hr Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Tour w/ 1hr Fishing 16 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $459

You’ll join Saltwater Safari Company in Seward for an approximately 8-hour Kenai Fjords whale-watching trip with room for just 16 passengers. The day includes a planned 1-hour fishing session and coffee or tea, but you’ll need to bring lunch and bottled water.

“A very wonderful time. We highly recommend it. Take advantage of it if you can possibly squeeze it in.”

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