Experience memories that last a lifetime on a 3-hour whale watching tour from Victoria, Canada. Climb aboard a state-of-the-art zodiac boat to observe the vast wildlife of the Salish Sea, feeling the spirit of the wild of British Columbia.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about the vast west coast wildlife
- Take an exhilarating ride on board a 12-passenger zodiac vessel along one of the world's most breath-taking coastlines
- Experience the wilderness of the Pacific Ocean up-close
Full description
After being collected from your downtown accommodation in a comfortable shuttle bus, you will venture down to the harbor where you will meet with your boat. After meeting your guides for the day, you will then depart from Victoria, setting off on your 3-hour whale-watching tour.
Between April and October, you will have a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including both transient and resident orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales. Other wildlife you may encounter include Dall’s and harbor porpoises, harbor and elephant seals, and otters and marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles.
The zodiac vessels used on your tour are definitely recommended for the more wild-at-heart. You can let the wind blow in your hair and be exposed to the true west-coast elements in an open style, 12-passenger vessel. At the conclusion of your exhilarating tour, you will be returned back to the harbor, at which point you will be driven back to your accommodation in downtown Victoria.
Includes
- 3-hour whale watching tour
- Complimentary pick-up and drop off from downtown Victorian hotels
- Certified marine naturalist Zodiac driver
- Full flotation cruiser suits
- Dry storage under seat or storage in the office during the tour
- Hydrophones to listen to whale calls as they communicate in the water below
- Whale watching guarantee
- Food and beverages (light snacks are available to purchase in the office)
Not suitable for
- Children under 6 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
950 Wharf Street, dock level
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Know before you go
- This company is Gold certified with Green Tourism Canada, and continually looks for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint and increase green initiatives
- Remember to dress warm as it is always cool on the water
- This tour is unfortunately not available for guests under the age of 6, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
- In the event that you are unable to see a whale on your tour, you will be offered a second complimentary whale watching tour
