Victoria Whale Watching & Ultimate Marine Tour

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Excursion Overview

Three hours of exciting exploration!

Hop aboard the ultimate marine adventure from Victoria. Join the search for incredible marine wildlife as you tour the Salish Sea. A luxurious coastal explorer is the perfect vessel for exploring the coastal waters in search of whales and other marine wildlife.

This intimate experience with a passenger capacity of 12 allows you ample time with your certified captain/marine naturalist. Two viewing areas outside and a fully heated cabin ensure you are comfortable cruising the waters.

Make many happy memories as your explorer slices through swells and is the perfect balance of speed, low noise, and high efficiency. Binoculars and cameras are welcomed and encouraged to capture potential wildlife sightings.

Cruise ship guests will need to take a taxi to and from the cruise ship dock. The shuttle to the Victoria City Center will not get you too and from in time. This is not included in the ticket price.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Coast guard approved waterproof flotation jackets
  • Expert marine naturalists narrating your 3-hour excursion
  • Restroom aboard the vessel
  • Two outside viewing areas and a fully heated cabin area

Requirements:

  • Guests must be 6 years of age or older to join this excursion.
  • Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the vessel
  • Please wear layers as it will be cooler out on the water
  • Cruise ship guests will need to take a taxi to and from the cruise ship dock. The shuttle to the Victoria City Center will not get you too and from in time. This is not included in the ticket price.

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Victoria.)

  • 3 hours - Exploring the waters around southern Vancouver Island with your expert crew and marine naturalists in search of whale sightings on your comfortable catamaran.

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time at 645 Humboldt Street. Cruise ship guests will need to take a taxi to and from the cruise ship dock. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket voucher.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps in and out of the vessel. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. Motorized scooters may be stored at our office. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment or scooter storage will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guests must be six years of age or older to participate.

Orcas, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, and Grey Whales are the most commonly seen whales.

While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, you may encounter seals, sea lions, porpoises, dolphins, otters, and marine birds such as eagles.

Although flotation suits are not required to be worn on the vessel, coast guard-approved flotation jackets are provided for passengers' comfort. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are onboard for all passengers in the event of an emergency. Vessels are equipped with all necessary safety equipment required by Transport Canada.

The following items are always helpful in making your tour a happy memory: sunblock, water bottle, sunglasses, camera/video camera/film, binoculars, and a sense of adventure!

Layers are always recommended. Pants rather than skirts or dresses are recommended as the weather conditions can be windy and the air may be slightly on the cooler side. Layer your shirts, a t-shirt with a sweatshirt and/or light jacket is typically plenty. Dress for the day and the season and remember, it is always cooler on the water. Casual shoes are recommended on the boat.

In the waters around southern Vancouver Island, you are most likely to see killer whales from April to December. A great resurgence in humpback sightings as well during these months. Humpbacks are encountered from late April until mid-December. Unlike people, whales are not on a 24-hour clock, so the time of day does not influence the likelihood of sightings. Choose the tour time that suits your schedule and other plans during your visit to Victoria.

Yes. All vessels are equipped with a full restroom for the comfort of passengers.

The team facilitates and is part of an extensive spotting network that covers the Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle area. Information is shared and disseminated to partners in the industry. When there have not been reports before a trip, the expert captain and crew use their knowledge of the area and the whales to do educated searches, typically resulting in success. During peak summer months, the team has a 98% success rate of "finding" whales.

The team adheres to a strict set of regulations set out by the whale watching network (PWWA) of which the team is a part of, and by US/Canadian regulatory authorities. The guidelines stipulate that all vessels must maintain a distance of at least 100 meters from the whales in Canadian waters and 200m from Orcas. In American water, it is 100 yards for any whale except Orcas which vessels must maintain a distance of 200 yards. Respectable Whale & Wildlife Viewing practices are followed.

 

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Matt B

On Jul 2024

Crew was very personable and trip was good. Saw orcas only due to rough seas limiting distance we could travel. Would recommend for future tour!

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Adult (18+): $119.61

Youth (13-17): $96.90

Child (6-12): $82.52