Victoria Whale Watching: Half-Day Luxury Adventure
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1,493 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a half-day luxury adventure in Victoria, Canada, aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran. Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea, spot wildlife, and learn from marine mammal experts.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 animals’ stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) A fantastic trip for photographers, this is 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!
What's Included
  • Whale Sightings Guarantee: Free tours until you see whales
  • Expert crew including 3-4 guides/naturalists
  • Free photo package with personal and wildlife photos
  • Inclusive Salish Sea Conservation Fee supporting environmental efforts
  • Multilingual downloadable tour guides in five languages
  • Children’s coloring books and educational materials
  • All taxes, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), covered
  • Equipped with two washrooms for convenience
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information

Join us on the Salish Sea Eclipse, a first-class, bespoke catamaran built for speed. This catamaran, accommodating up to 95 passengers, was intentionally designed and constructed in Canada, prioritizing not only the safety of our valued marine animals but also our guests. Enjoy the grandeur of the Salish Sea in style as we navigate through the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in pursuit of wildlife. Enlighten yourself by listening to our marine mammal experts narrate the tales of the animals. The ultimate whale-watching journey for each explorer.

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
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).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kstonetoo
Apr 14, 2024
ORCAS - We had a great time. Michael and Reid were so knowledgeable and friendly. Gord was the same. They roamed the boat and engaged with everyone. We saw a pod of Orcas. The crew recognized the mother and her calf and knew their numbers and names by photos shared with other sightings. Having pictures to share with people back home was an added bonus! We had a fun and educational cruise.
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Tigris_z
Apr 13, 2024
Great and wonderful. - Very good staff and very good trip. We have seen a lot especially otters holding the urchin, looks so funny. Thanks and it’s a must go.
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L7104vk_
Apr 12, 2024
Wonderful! - We are so lucky to see a lot of killer whales get together. And the most amazing thing is they bumped up super close to the boat🤩
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788georgit
Apr 12, 2024
Wonderful whale watching with an engaging and knowledgable team - We had a wonderful time on the half day whale watching tour 11th April. The team were so informative and engaging from the moment we had the briefing at the harbour to the moment we stepped off. We were fortunate to see 9 whales on our trip, sea lions, seals and lots of birds! It was a magical experience seeing the animals up close in their natural environment and we learned so much from Rajan and Reid. Their passion and interest came through so clearly in the way they took care of the group and shared their knowledge of marine wildlife. And the photo package is fab! Would recommend to anyone visiting who's keen to see whales - you're in good hands with the Prince of Whales team!
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Scenic36013371844
Apr 10, 2024
The ultimate Salish Sea Whale watching experience! - We had a lovely weather day, sunny with calm waters. We had booked the previous day with another outfit but that was cancelled due to too few patrons. I phoned POW today and they confirmed they were a go for the 12:30 sailing and there had been lots of whale sightings. We certainly weren’t disappointed with the almost one hour rendezvous in the San Juan Islands with the T46 Biggs orca pod, topped off by a visit simultaneously with the T36 Biggs orca pod towards the end of our tour. Not only did we witness the beautiful rhythmic swimming but also some breaching and spy hopping during a feeding frenzy. On the way back, we stopped by a tiny island covered in Stellar Sea Lions which was also amazing. Thanks so much to Captain Richard, First Mate Sandy, Naturalists Rajan, Sophia and Michael whose knowledge, good humour and patience made for an enjoyable afternoon. I would highly recommend Prince of Whales for your whale watching experience. Thanks for the great day!
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Mombeso
Apr 10, 2024
Go for it! - The trip was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. The boat was very comfortable. Lots of opportunities for photos. A lovely day on the water.
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Travel25346533585
Apr 9, 2024
Killer Whales in the Ocean where they Belong - This was the first time we saw Killer Whales in the Ocean where they belong. We kept a substantial distance so as not to crowd them. The crew are real professionals and are very knowledgable. We will certainly do this tour again.
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Geedubb659
Apr 7, 2024
Talvi is awesome - Talvi is awesome ... so is Finn at the booking desk ... Captain Jonathan and 1st mate Gord were great ... Reid and Jessie and Michael were all great
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Jdjackson1971
Apr 7, 2024
This was a bucket list item. Glad we did it. - We were guaranteed whales and they did not disappoint. Jonathon, Reid, Rajan, Gord and Tyler were fantastic. They were knowledgeable and educated us well on the topic of marine mammals. Highly recommend, but in April make sure you dress warm.
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Rachelmn9243wn
Apr 7, 2024
Unlucky with whales, but fab crew - Richard, Sandy, Michael and Reid did a fantastic job. We were unlucky with the whales, but the crew kept us entertained and worked so hard to try find whales. The seals and sea lions were delightful!
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