Hualien Whale Watching: Taroko Ocean Whale Watching Tour
- Hualien Taroko Whale Watching Tour Special from TWD749. Set sail to sea and observe various whales and dolphins up close, such as spinner dolphins, Fraser’s dolphins, pantropical spotted dolphins, sperm whales, false killer whales, and pygmy killer whales, and other marine life…
- Hualien boasts over 20 species of whales and dolphins. Aboard the Hualien Taroko Whale Watching boat, you can observe various whales, dolphins, and other marine life, with a whale and dolphin sighting rate of over 90%!
- The entire ecotour is professionally guided and explained by volunteer guides from the Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation, taking you on a journey through the stories of the mountains, sea, and whales and dolphins.
- Each trip includes a complimentary, specially designed whale and dolphin postcard, allowing you to "mail" your memories home with the whales and dolphins.
- We thoroughly clean and disinfect the ship's facilities before and after each voyage. Please board with confidence!
What to expect
[Hualien Whale Watching - Taroko Whale Watching]
High Success Rate, Air-Conditioned Boat, Kuroshio Collaboration, Taiwan's Only Top-Tier Whale Watching Tour
It’s not sightseeing, it’s documentation. It’s not a fleeting glance, it’s an ocean voyage at a research level. Taroko Whale Watching has completed over a thousand voyages, recording whale and dolphin data on each trip, using expertise to achieve a sighting rate of over 95%. The Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation guides accompany the entire journey, with each explanation filled with accumulated knowledge, stories, and experience. Most voyages use air-conditioned cabins, combining comfort with high probability, allowing you to watch whales comfortably even in the hot summer. We not only host tourists, but also are the designated choice for heads of state, and have received recognition from research teams and international marine education awards.
[Five Key Advantages]
・Whale and dolphin sighting rate >95%, with complete records for each trip ・Professional Kuroshio guides providing solid and easy-to-understand content, with no dull moments ・Comfortable air-conditioned cabins to prevent heatstroke and seasickness ・The only whale watching team collaborating with research institutions ・The only one to receive multiple international marine awards
Included with your trip: A designed whale and dolphin postcard to help you keep track of your memories.





Good to know
Friendly reminder:
- The best time for whale watching is from April to October each year. Please seize the opportunity to book.




