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Victoria Sunset Whale Watching: Guided Tour
4.9
465 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a thoroughly guided, 3.5 to 4 hour long adventure of whale watching and wildlife observation during sunset, taking off from Downtown Victoria on the Salish Sea Eclipse - a top-tier covered catamaran boasting three observation decks! This journey concludes as the sun sets, guaranteeing a memorable experience!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 812 Wharf St - Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animal’s stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones!
Ease into the evening aboard our luxury catamaran, Salish Sea Eclipse, as we depart Victoria’s scenic inner harbour. This 3.5-4 hour tour is a photographer’s favourite and a relaxing way to end the day as the sun sets over the Salish Sea.
(Cruise ship passengers, Please allow at least 5.5 hours + from check-in time to return to your ship.)
What's Included
- Complimentary photo package of your journey and wildlife encounters
- Knowledgeable captain and crew with 3-4 expert guides/naturalists
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Convenient on-board restrooms
- Warm tea and coffee available
- Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee: Free tours until you see whales
- Multilingual downloadable tour guides (EN, ES, FR, DE, NL)
- Children’s coloring books and educational resources provided
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
- service animals allowed with proper documentation
Location
812 Wharf St
Wharf Street
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time at Prince of Whales Whale Watching located below the Visitor Information Centre in the Inner Harbour (812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3). The boat will not be held for late passengers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(465 Ratings)
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Drbryanj
Jun 15, 2024
5 Star Cap’n, crew and whales! - You need a combination of events to come together to have a great whale watching experience. Good weather, calm water, a great boat, knowledgeable crew, experienced captain and of course some whales!
Tonight we had all these on our whale watching excursion. We saw a lot of whales spout and dive and it was wonderful. Did not see any breaches but those are rare to see and if you are lucky enough to see them, I’m sure they are magnificent!
The safety briefing was comprehensive and somehow entertaining. The naturalist had good knowledge as well as good humor, which was a nice treat. The coffee, hot chocolate, and hot tea was free and delicious. I had two out of three 😊.
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Tourist67444217776
Jun 12, 2024
Must see in BC - A fantastic experience. The naturalists Michael and Maddie were open to all questions about the orcas and knew everything about them and were even able to tell us some by name, even though there were so many. A real must-do experience in BC. A big thank you to Captain Richard and First Mate Gord, who gave us the best view.
The experience is absolutely worth every dollar!
Tip from us: at sunset
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Hfxcooks
Jun 11, 2024
Learned a lot! - The crew was so great! Madi taught us so much about the whales. Marshall got great photos and Rick and Sandy kept us safe. We saw so many orcas all at once we didn’t even know where to look!
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Corinnebv6555au
Jun 11, 2024
Great experience - A really great experience. A big thank you to the naturalists Michael and Maddie for the exciting explanations and the great company during the sighting of the orcas. Captain Richard and First Mate Gord always gave us the best view of the orcas and brought us safely "home" :) Simply a wonderful experience and worth every penny! Our recommendation: rather at sunset
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695margief
Jun 11, 2024
Great trip - Fantastic trip! Beautiful sunset. Awesome whale tails! Knowledgable hilarious staff thanks Algebra Maddi and Reid for a great trip! Thanks for the nice cozy blankets!
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Andrewmcfarlane
Jun 9, 2024
Whales Watched! - Great trip, wonderful crew … Captain Richard, Sandy, Reid, Mads & Algebra … wrap up! Also really nice that they send you a link to photos taken by the crew on your trip.
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Mark
Jun 6, 2024
Recommended - Wow. So beautiful and the staff are all so helpful. We had a great time!
Maddie, Michael, Marshall, Sandy and Francois were all absolute beauties!
The whales were really out to entertain us and we found the ride to be smooth.
Highly recommended!
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Rileyn403
Jun 5, 2024
Senic Sunset Tour - Unfortunately didn't have the best luck with whales, but we did luck out and see a couple other sea creatures. Highlight the sea otter.
Thanks to Micheal, Reid and sandy for the great experience
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L2958fwlizw
Jun 9, 2024
Added bonus tour with Prince of Whales - The crew was amazing. Algebra, Maddie, Reid, Sandy and Captain Richard made sure that everyone had a great experience right from the get go. The information about the whales and the area were deliver in such an entertaining way that kept me engaged. And of course seeing the whales.. the first time I went on a tour we did not see whales. So this tour was the bonus tour that Orince of Whales gives when you do not see whales. There was no hassles when I booked it. Defiantely would recommend this to anyone in the area.
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Xinningl2024
Jun 13, 2024
cold - The boat was converted to a smaller boat with no closed silo and was therefore very cold. Our pants and shoes were wet from the sea, and it was not as beautiful as I had expected.
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