Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

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Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
4.5864196 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5864196 out of 5 stars
162 reviews
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Enjoy a 3-hour ultimate whale and marine wildlife watching tour in the Salish Sea! Sit back and relax as you search for killer whales, humpbacks and other wildlife with the help of marine biologists.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Laszlo – Canada

I really loved the tour and our guide Alexa was super friendly and knowledgeable. It’s unfortunate we didn’t see any whales but saw lots of amazing wildlife and had beautifully weather. Loved it

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Katherine – United States

Spectacular! Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Lots of whales, calm waters, and beautiful scenery.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    645 Humboldt St

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    Victoria, British Columbia

    Marine life viewing, Whale watching (3 hours)

  • Finish at:

    812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada

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Highlights

  • Set sail and search for orcas and Humpback Whales
  • Learn about local marine wildlife from marine biologists
  • Relax aboard our purpose built vessel
  • Benefit from excellent unobstructed views with in- and outdoor viewing areas

Full description

The waters off Victoria, British Columbia are known as the Salish Sea. Discover its wonders and rich marine environment with this ultimate whale and marine wildlife tour.
Board our purpose built vessel and set sail to look for orcas (also known as killer whales), humpbacks, harbor seals, California sea lions, and over 127 species of marine birds! 

Take a tour of the west coast aboard a luxurious coastal explorer, with two outside viewing areas and a fully heated cabin.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and hot chocolate as you set off on an adventure to learn all about the local marine wildlife and important landmarks. From playful orcas to giant humpbacks, your experience is sure to be memorable.

Discover the marine wildlife in the waters off Victoria with the help of marine biologists and learn about efforts to establish Victoria as a world-renowned whale watching destination. 

Includes

  • 3-hour whale and marine wildlife tour
  • Hot chocolate
  • Use of jackets
  • Taxes
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Children under 2 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions

Meeting point

Tours depart at 645 Humboldt Street located on the side of the Fairmont Empress Hotel next to Willow Stream Spa. Please be there 30 minutes prior to departure.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • This tour is not suitable for those whom are pregnant as well as infants, small children (that are younger than 6 years old), and people with back, neck or knee injuries.
  • This tour is not suitable for someone in a wheel chair, with stability issues or known back problems. Sea conditions can change and become rough on the water.
  • There is a washroom on board, however it is compact and is limited use.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 162 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Laszlo – CanadaApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
I really loved the tour and our guide Alexa was super friendly and knowledgeable. It’s unfortunate we didn’t see any whales but saw lots of amazing wildlife and had beautifully weather. Loved it
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Katherine – United StatesSeptember 23, 2024 – Verified booking
Spectacular! Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Lots of whales, calm waters, and beautiful scenery.
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Lora – CanadaSeptember 6, 2024 – Verified booking
Sophie and Gord were excellent guides and informative naturalists for our whale watching adventure. They were able to find and then follow the many humpbacks we saw on our tour today. We also saw many sea lions and harbor seals. What a beautiful morning. I would definitely recommend Five Star Whale Watching Tours.

Product ID: 178260

Activity provider:Five Star Charters Ltd (Five Star Whale Watching)

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