Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Busy weekend expected
BC Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast. Our major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times.
Be prepared for sailing waits if a booking has not been made in advance of travel. Depending on when you arrive, there may be limited or no space available for drive-up vehicles. Check Current Conditions before leaving for the terminal for the latest sailing and capacity information, and check Service Notices for operational updates.
If your plans are flexible, consider taking transit and travel as a foot passenger. Walk-on bookings are available on our major routes at no additional cost and are recommended to help secure your preferred sailing. BC Day long weekend travel tips can be found here.
DETAILS
Go on an experience of a lifetime to see whales on a Prince Rupert Adventure Tours whale-watching excursion.
Tour highlights:
- Watch a variety of whales in their natural habitat, from a safe distance with a knowledgeable tour guide.
- Depending on the season, you may see grey whales feeding on kelp, humpback whales diving to feed, or orcas hunting for migrating salmon.
- Look out for porpoises, sea lions, seals, bald eagles and herons along the way.
Your unforgettable whale-watching tour will be led by a knowledgeable and experienced guide in one of Canada’s most accessible and predictable locations to see whales.
The Prince Rupert Adventure Whale Watching Tour is available to enjoy from August to September.
August 2026 availability
- Sat Aug 01, 1:00 pm
- Mon Aug 03, 1:00 pm
- Thu Aug 06, 1:00 pm
- Sun Aug 09, 1:00 pm
- Thu Aug 13, 1:00 pm
- Sun Aug 16, 1:00 pm
- Wed Aug 19, 1:00 pm
- Fri Aug 21, 1:00 pm
- Thu Aug 27, 1:00 pm
- Sun Aug 30, 1:00 pm
September 2026 availability
- Sun Sep 06, 1:00 pm
- Wed Sep 09, 1:00 pm
- Sat Sep 12, 1:00 pm
- Sun Sep 20, 1:00 pm
Activity policies
Terminal location: 205 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, BC.
Guests must check in 20-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time at Prince Rupert Adventure Tours Atlin. The vessel is located just outside the terminal.
Please contact Prince Rupert Adventure Tours at 1-250-624-8199 one to three days prior to your tour to re-confirm your tour time.
Available to experience between August and September.
All tours booked through BC Ferries must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Prince Rupert, BC
FROM September 20 - September 20
$185.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult