Whale Watching Holidays & Wildlife Encounters

There are few wildlife experiences quite like seeing a whale in the wild. From the thrill of watching a humpback breach beside a boat to spotting an orca moving through calm waters, whale watching holidays offer unforgettable encounters with some of the world’s most remarkable creatures.

Whales can be found in oceans around the globe, but the best whale watching destinations depend on the species, season and migration patterns. Whether you dream of seeing blue whales in tropical waters, orcas in the northern fjords, southern right whales along the coast of Patagonia or humpbacks in the waters around Iceland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand, there is a whale watching adventure for almost every time of year.

From dedicated whale watching trips and wildlife holidays to small-ship expeditions and Antarctica cruises, these journeys take you beyond the ordinary and into some of the world’s most spectacular natural environments.

When is the best time to go whale watching?

There isn’t one perfect whale watching season worldwide. Different species migrate through different waters at different times of the year, which means choosing where to go whale watching often starts with deciding when you want to travel — or which whale you most want to see.

Explore the calendar below to discover some of the world’s most exciting whale watching destinations throughout the year.

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