Victoria Whale Watch Tour - Experience Thrilling Whale Watching Tours
- Location
- Vancouver Island, Canada
- Duration
- 3 to 4 hours
- Per person
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Trip inclusions
- Expert Naturalist guide on board
- Washroom
Victoria Whale Watch Tour - Experience Thrilling Whale Watching Tours
Victoria Whale Watch Tour - Experience Thrilling Whale Watching Tours
A 3-hour whale-watching trip off Victoria's coast offers a close-up look at marine life in the northern Pacific. Look for local species including humpback whales, gray whales, orcas, seals, and sealions as you cruise out into the wide ocean in a comfortable, motorized boat. With excellent views of Vancouver Island, you may learn about the local marine ecosystem from a naturalist.
- Tour of Victoria, British Columbia's, coast for whale-watching
- While relaxing on a motor yacht, look for killer whales, humpback whales, gray whales, and minke whales.
- Explore the area's diverse fauna, including the plentiful sea lions, elephant seals, and bald eagles.
- Obtain information from a knowledgeable naturalist guide regarding the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem and species.
- Determine if you want to go in the morning or the afternoon.
Trip itinerary
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1Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Begin your adventure by heading to Victoria Wharf, where you will board the Marauder IV, a 61-foot motor yacht. With a capacity of up to 84 passengers, this comfortable and smooth vessel will be your transportation for the day. Upon boarding, you'll meet your knowledgeable naturalist guide, and set sail from the harbor into the picturesque Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separates Vancouver Island from the United States.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
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2SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters
During your cruise, your guide will assist you in spotting the diverse range of whales that inhabit these Pacific waters. Keep an eye out for orcas, gray whales, humpback whales, and minke whales. Be on the lookout for other marine life as well, such as sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals, and various sea birds. If luck is on your side, you may even catch sight of a majestic bald eagle. Throughout the journey, your guide will provide expert commentary on the biology and ecology of the whales and their ocean environment. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. If the conditions permit, the boat's hydrophones can pick up and amplify the captivating sounds of the orcas as they communicate, offering you a unique opportunity to hear the melodic songs of these magnificent creatures. If you find yourself feeling chilly, you can retreat to the spacious, heated cabin and warm up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. From inside, you can still observe for whales through the cabin's windows. Your incredible whale watching experience concludes as you return to the wharf.
SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters
Pickup Information
- Meeting point 1119 Wharf St 1119 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, Canada Check-in 30-45 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The check in office is located at 1119 Wharf St (at street level & not at dock).
- Check-in 30-45 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The check in office is located at 1119 Wharf St (at street level & not at dock).
- Tour ends at the same point it starts from.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- To receive a complete refund, you must cancel up to 24 hours before the experience.
- For a full refund, you must cancel you experience at least 24 hours in advance of the activity.
- The amount you paid will not be reimbursed if you cancel less than 24 hours prior to the start of the activity.
- Less than 24 hours before to the start of the experience, any changes made will not be accepted.
- The deadlines are dependent on the experience's local time.
- You need nice weather for this experience. If it is postponed because of bad weather, you will be given the option of an other day or a full refund.
- A minimum number of people must participate in this experience. You will be given the option of an alternate date/experience or a full refund if the minimum is not met and the event is cancelled
Other Information
- When making a reservation, confirmation will be sen
- Wheelchair inaccessible.
- Vicinity of a bus stop
- Children must sit on laps.
- Most visitors can take part
- Stroller accessible
- There can be a maximum of 84 participants on this tour or activity.
Tour exclusions
- $10 Fuel Surcharge plus 5% GST per person
- Gratuities
What our travellers say
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sally Ormana week ago
Exceptionally bad traffic made the start later than would have liked but Shawn our driver was a brilliant host making sure we experienced all the features of the trip. Skylon Tower, the Sheraton Buffet, Niagara Falls, the whirlpool, Niagara on the Lake, the world’s smallest church and the wine tasting. Highly recommend and book it all you will not be disappointed.
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Donald Haywood3 months ago
We went with Shawn on our tour and from the very beginning he was very professional and courteous! Shawn was an excellent safe driver and we had a smooth trip and at all of our stops we had more than enough time to enjoy the sights! I would definitely take this tour again if I were in Toronto and didn’t want to drive and I highly recommend Shawn and his fine hospitality and kindness and great knowledge of the area. Shawn loves the Niagara region and knows it well and truly loves it here and that helps make his tour exceptional!
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Sherine Smith4 months ago
We had a wonderful experience on the Niagara Falls tour with Tour Beez! Everything was well organized, and our tour guide, Shawn, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. He shared interesting facts, kept everything on schedule, and ensured everyone had a great time. I would definitely recommend Tour Beez and Shawn for anyone planning a Niagara Falls tour!
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Belisse Brandao da Cunha3 months ago
Absolutely amazing!!!!! Shawn was awesome! He was incredibly kind and thoughtful, and somehow managed to give every single passenger one-on-one attention and care. I highly recommend this tour!I was traveling with my 3-month-old baby, and Shawn made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. We absolutely loved it!
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Tammy Kuffner2 months ago
We had a great time! We are from British Columbia and have never been to Niagara so booking through tour beez was easy and they did all the planning, even small details like booking our Uber, providing links and times. Our tour guide, Shawn was extremely knowledgeable with the falls and also the surrounding area. He was so friendly and personable. He even added on a couple extra stops whenever time was saved along the way. I will 💯 recommend Tour Beez to friends and family!
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Priya K2 months ago
Shawn was the tour guide of the day and he was absolutely fantastic! He’s super friendly and very informative. The tour allowed us to explore many sites including Niagara Falls, a scenic drive along Niagara parkway, a stop at Floral clock, and we finished with wine tasting at Niagara College. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
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