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Victoria Whale Watching: Comfortable Covered Vessel Experience
4.6
346 Ratings
Victoria
Experience the world’s best whale watching in Victoria, BC. Travel in comfort on a covered vessel with marine biologists, hot drinks, and snacks. Book your tour now!
Experience the world’s best whale watching in Victoria, BC. Travel in comfort on a covered vessel with marine biologists, hot drinks, and snacks. Book your tour now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 146 Kingston St - Prefer luxury over adventure? Our variety of covered vessels all offer comfortable seating, full washroom facilities, and elevated outdoor 360-degree panoramic viewing decks
- great for photo opportunities. You can enjoy a luxurious, easy-going ride, sipping complimentary beverages while listening to our dedicated and…
- 146 Kingston St - Prefer luxury over adventure? Our variety of covered vessels all offer comfortable seating, full washroom facilities, and elevated outdoor 360-degree panoramic viewing decks
- great for photo opportunities. You can enjoy a luxurious, easy-going ride, sipping complimentary beverages while listening to our dedicated and knowledgeable marine naturalists teach you about the wildlife you are viewing. This tour is wonderful for all ages, especially those looking for a serene experience.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Venture on a cozy, sheltered ship with restrooms on board, along with the provision of free warm beverages and purchasable snacks. You’ll also have the company of accredited marine biologists and access to inside and outside spots to witness the most spectacular location globally for observing sea giants in their natural habitat. Submerge into the…
Venture on a cozy, sheltered ship with restrooms on board, along with the provision of free warm beverages and purchasable snacks. You’ll also have the company of accredited marine biologists and access to inside and outside spots to witness the most spectacular location globally for observing sea giants in their natural habitat. Submerge into the sublime wonders of the Pacific Ocean, and its temporary resident - the orca whale, in this enthralling, three-hour journey from Victoria, British Columbia. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait are notable for their abundant wildlife, listing creatures like Bigg’s transient killer whales, humpback and Minke whales, seals, sea lions, and numerous marine birds, to name a few!
- Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
Location
146 Kingston St
Kingston Street
Please come down to the Marina Level of the Coast Hotel & Marina by APA.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(346 Ratings)
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Nasser
May 30, 2025
Amazing! - Liam, Olivia, and Bill were absolutely amazing! We saw two kinds of whales—humpbacks and orcas (killer whales)—and they went out of their way to make sure we had the chance to see both. They shared a wealth of fascinating information about the whales and the conservation programs they're involved in. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone—it was an unforgettable experience!
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Jane
May 25, 2025
Whale watching trip is a must do - Great 3 hrs out in the boat where we saw killer and humpback whales. Bella and Amanda helped us spot the whales and provided interesting facts about them including their importance to ocean life.
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Maps03306435839
May 25, 2025
We saw 3 killer whales and the Captain Ed went out of his way to prolong our trip so we could see a humpback whale. - The covered boat was especially comfortable for our family of seven. Besides the whale sightings it was the staff that made it great.
Captain Ed, Bella and a gentleman who provided commentary.
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Paulkt642wp
May 22, 2025
A whale of a time - Went whale watching yesterday with Jake our naturist,Shane and our skipper.
Had an amazing time
Saw 3 Orca’s (aka killer whales), and we also saw x2 humpbacks Big Mamma and her calf.
We could see hear and feel when they blew through their blow holes.
Jake was an excellent knowledgeable guide and quite funny (although I am a fan of dad jokes),
Wrap up warm as the boat travels fast.
A great excursion and the team were respectful and didn’t get too close to the whales.
Highly recommended
PK London
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Jeanie
May 17, 2025
Great time on the bay. - Whales not guaranteed but it won’t be from a lack of trying. Our tour was Mid May and a gloomy grey day. Captain did find a pod of 4 transient whales known to the area. We had a great time watching from inside the warm dry cabin with Brier our naturalist guide and killer whale guru. She interacted with everyone including the smaller children on the boat. Full of facts and very helpful with everything else.
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Becky_c
May 17, 2025
The crew was exceptional... - The crew was exceptional and they worked so hard to find us a wildlife. They were very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Michaella7832hy
May 15, 2025
Orca Spirit Adventures - above and beyond expectations. - It was a cold and cloudy afternoon as we set off but our spirits were soon elevated when we arrived in a sheltered bay where a humpback whale was spotted earlier in the day, while waiting for the whale to appear we were surrounded by other wildlife including bald eagles, varieties of gulls and even a pelican catching fish. We were pleased to catch a few sightings then of the humpback whale surfacing nearby. We then set off to another area where Orcas were believed to be. After a short detour we arrived and were soon greeted to see a small pod of 3 killer whales, it was a thrilling sight and a fantastic end to our trip. Bella from Orca Spirit had a professional camera and took lots of photographs of all the things we saw and provided these the day after the tour, the quality was exceptional and further enhanced our memories of the trip. Throughout the trip we had excellent information regarding the area, the wildlife and the ecology of the Victoria waters. The knowledge and experience of Bella & Ryan was clear to see and the information provided had no bounds. We all had a fun time even though at times the weather was against us. We cannot praise all the staff on board for their dedication to making sure we had a great experience and went out of their way to ensure we saw what we came to see even when they could have just returned to base beforehand.
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Curious726512
May 14, 2025
Amazing Experience - Amazing all around! Bella and Ryan were excellent guides! Saw a humpback whale, a pod of killer whales, a brown pelican, bald eagles, seals and sea lions! Exceeded my wildest expectations!!! The guides were amazingly knowledgeable! This trip was a rare pleasure!
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706abrilg
May 13, 2025
We Saw Whales! - I went on this tour with a group from a cruise ship. We followed an Orca, Chainsaw, for several miles, and then got to see him interact with another member of his pod. The guides were knowledgeable about Orca and whale behavior and were funny, too. Excellent experience. I couldn't recommend it more. (Even though I really wanted to see a humpback! LOL.)
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Voyager53638653138
May 12, 2025
A Whale of a Tale! - From stem to stern, these folks were wonderful! They collected us from the cruise terminal in a very organized fashion, led us to the boats, and made sure we all had safety in mind for our tour!
Most of all, they encouraged us to, "look with our eyes, not with our phones"; in this era, we can take all the photos we want but what we see is what we remember, and that's what we take with us! They had the utmost respect for the animals we saw, and were happy to help us see and understand them and their place in the ecosystem there.
A big thank you to Capt. Bill, Naturalist Liam (Very knowledgeable!), deckhands Jake (Very adept with a camera and a joke!) and Sophia!
I cant recommend them enough!
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