Victoria Whale Watch Tour

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (19-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Youth (13-18) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Child (3-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-2) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Victoria Whale Watch Tour

2 Adults x $120.42

$240.84

Approx Total

$240.84

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Complimentary coffee, tea & hot chocolate
Washroom
All Fees and Taxes
Experienced and educational naturalists on board each trip

Overview

Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria. Whether it is in the morning or the afternoon, be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime! The 61-foot comfortable Ocean Cruiser - Marauder IV is fast, quiet, stable and suitable for all ages. Relax as you sit inside, outside, or on the top deck with the Captain – the viewing options are all terrific! Especially unique are the side decks running the whole length of the boat. There is lots of room to move around, view wildlife and take that perfect picture. Your expert naturalists are on board to ensure a memorable and educational experience. Sit back and tune into our narration about wildlife and the natural history of the Vancouver Island Coast. Keep on the lookout for whales and other marine life like porpoises, elephant seals, harbour seals, sea lions and a variety of marine birds!

Meeting points

Check-in 30-45 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The check in office is located at 1119 Wharf St (at street level & not at dock).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

Head to the Victoria wharf to board your 61-foot (19-meter) motor yacht, the Marauder IV, which holds up to 84 passengers and features comfortable seating and a smooth, quiet ride. Meet your naturalist guide and head out from the harbor, cruising into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the body of water separating Canada's Vancouver Island from the United States.
SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters

As you cruise, your guide will help you spot the variety of whales that live in these Pacific waters, including orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Keep your eyes open for other marine life, too, like sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals and sea birds. You may even catch sight of a bald eagle. During your journey, listen to your guide's informative, expert commentary about the biological and ecological features of the whales and their ocean environment. If you have any questions, ask away! And if the conditions are right, the boat's hydrophones can pick up and amplify the beautiful sounds of the orcas as they communicate with each other, giving you the amazing opportunity to hear the song of the whales. If you get chilly, head inside the spacious heated cabin and warm up with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. You can keep watching for whales through the windows. Your tour ends with return to the wharf.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For any additional information regarding accessibility, please contact SpringTide Whale Watching at (250) 384-4444
Must meet minimum passenger requirements to confirm.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Brilliant whale watching trip

Published on Nov, 2024

Absolutely amazing trip to see the humpbacks and wildlife. Saw so many humpbacks, (was not expected to see more than a couple), seals, bald headed eagles etc. The captain and crew were wonderful, very informative with their knowledge and would highly recommend doing this trip…wrap up warm!

Great tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

The guides were very helpful in spotting the whales, including moms with babes. It was a nice trip, but very chilly. Overall the tour was very well run and would recommend!

A worthwhile experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Trip was fantastic! Beautiful morning to be on the water. We saw Humpback whales, sea lions and lots of birds. The entire staff was very attentive and very knowledgeable about the area, and the whales they keep track of.

Victoria whale watching

Published on Oct, 2024

Great trip with very knowledgeable guides. Loved learning about the whales and sea lions and the incredible ecosystem of the area. Whale sightings were great!

Amazing experience

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a wonderful time, the weather was perfect and luckily we saw 4 different orcas and one humpback whale at the same time. The seal lions were amazing and our crew Jasper, Molly, and Kelly were super friendly

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