Whale-Watching Cruise: Educational Experience in British Columbia
4.6
225 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour whale-watching cruise in British Columbia. Get up close to majestic whales while learning from knowledgeable naturalists about the Pacific marine life.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Five Star Whale Watching - Take in the beautiful sights of British Columbia on an educational whale-watching adventure from Victoria ! Discover the wonders of the Salish Sea with Victoria’s 1st Certified Responsible Whale Watching Operator! Enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife, while learning about the Salish Sea marine ecosystem from onboard naturalists. They’ll answer any questions you may have during your whale-watching cruise and encourage you to search for native marine life!
Marine animals you might encounter include orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales, porpoise, dolphins, harbour seals, sea lions, otters and marine birds!
What's Included
- Professionally guided 3-hour whale-watching tour from Victoria
- Expertise of 2 onboard naturalist guides
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Renowned for its rich whale population, British Columbia offers a unique 3-hour Canadian cruise that lets you observe these magnificent creatures up close! The 40-person boat, specifically built for whale spotting, lets you witness these massive sea dwellers while onboard experts furnish enlightening and informative titbits about the Pacific marine ecosystem, right off Canada’s coast.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (layers and comfortable shoes are recommended)
Location
Five Star Whale Watching
Humboldt Street
Check in: We ask all passengers to meet 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. Meet us at 645 Humboldt Street on the North side of the Fairmont Empress Hotel, next to Willow Stream Spa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(225 Ratings)
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Helen_s
Apr 1, 2024
Amazing - The crew were helpful & knowledgeable, great trip out to the Sooke Bay.
I would love to go again on this trip, when I visit Canada again
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Yousef_a
Mar 30, 2024
We enjoyed our whale... - We enjoyed our whale watching experience where we had watched the whale. The crew were amazing with alot of experience.
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P3090gulauras
Nov 1, 2023
Highly recommend! - We had such a knowledgable crew and saw dozens of humpbacks. The seals and sea lions were fun to watch. Great adventure!
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Doug_p
Oct 25, 2023
Awesome excursion!! 5 stars!! - Absolutely fabulous tour! Saw sooo many whales, sea lions, seals and even a porpoise! The enthusiasm of the crew made this cruise exceptional!!
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Christinehp4313ox
Oct 16, 2023
Fantastic Trip - The trip was amazing. Well organized with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We had so much fun and they were right - there is no bad place on the boat. We would highly recommend!!
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Christopher_c
Oct 15, 2023
Do it - 5 Star is a good name for the company. Smaller boat, but experienced in what they do. They know where to look for whales, sea lions and other mammals. In addition, they abide by the regulations that all boats should take, to keep just far enough away, to let nature do what it does.
They are passionate about the environment while getting you as close to what God has put on this earth that we need to appreciate.
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Ishbel_q
Oct 10, 2023
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke for good three hours. He explained about the marine life and the waters. - We got to see several orcas and hump back whales! We saw seals and sea lions up close! The staff made up feel welcome and safe. The boat ride felt safe yet thrilling!
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Trek773432
Oct 7, 2023
Great - Wonderful time our first Whale watching enjoyed and the guide was informative a great day and very memorable on my 70th Birthday
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James_y
Oct 7, 2023
Great crew! - Great crew! Knowledgeable, kind and very friendly. Took their time to ensure everyone was taken care off.
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Pwc500
Oct 3, 2023
Happy to recommend - Brilliant experience, very friendly crew, lots of facts & figures and plenty of whales - happy to recommend
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