Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Hop aboard a comfortable semi-covered or open boat and help support Eagle Wing’s many conservation, education and research activities! Let certified and knowledgeable naturalists be your guides to the stunning wildlife and natural history of the Salish Sea. Find out how you’re supporting a leader in ocean conservation, education, research and sustainability. Watch for seals, sea lions, otters and porpoises as well as bald eagles and an amazing assortment of marine birds. Hoping for something bigger? Whales are guaranteed or you come back for free! Hotel transport included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible on semi-covered vessels only
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Washrooms are available on board for your convenience
At the time of booking a tour please inform of us health issues, medical conditions and if you are pregnant.
We recommend expectant mothers and those with pre-existing health and medical conditions to travel on our larger vessels (semi-covered vessels)
What To Expect
Set Sail on Victoria’s #1-Rated Whale & Wildlife Adventure! Get ready for the ultimate West Coast adventure aboard Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours! Climb aboard our custom-built, high-performance open boats or luxurious semi-covered catamarans and dive into an unforgettable, heart-pounding nature experience! What You’ll Do: Spot majestic whales in their natural habitat – guaranteed sightings or your next tour is free! Encounter playful seals, soaring eagles, porpoises, and sea lions with our expert naturalists sharing captivating insights. Feel the ocean breeze and soak in breathtaking views of Vancouver Island’s rugged beauty. Peak Season Magic (May-Nov): Witness transient orcas, majestic humpbacks, and migrating gray whales – plus seals, sea lions, and more! This award-winning, top-rated adventure isn’t just a tour – it’s an inspiring, bucket-list journey that’ll leave you buzzing with excitement!
Options
12:30pm Semi-Covered Vessel
Whale watching in a covered boat, departing in the afternoon
Open Boat 9am
Whale watching in an open boat, departing in the morning Duration: 3 hours
Semi Covered 9:30 am
Semi Covered 9:30am: Whale watching in a covered boat, departing in the morning
Semi Covered Boat 10am
Whale watching in a covered boat, departing in the morning
Semi Covered 2:30pm
Whale watching in a covered boat, departing in the afternoon
Semi Covered 2pm
Semi Covered 2:00pm: Whale watching in a covered boat, departing in the afternoon
Open Boat - 1:30pm
Open Boat: Whale watching in an open boat
What‘s Included
$6 Wildlife fee included in price
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Fuel Surcharge
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,999 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a spectacular day!
Deborah B,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super day out with the team. Saw over 16 humpback whales on our day out! Extremely lucky. The team were full of information and happy to answer any questions. Highly recommend.
A great whale watching adventure
Elizabeth L,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our half-day whale watch. The crew was knowledgeable and friendly, and we saw orcas and humpbacks aplenty. We learned a lot and had a beautiful time out on the water. Thanks to Captain Rod, Carole, Jo Jo, Liam, and Derek for a wonderful experience!
Semi Covered Boat Tour
264tashak,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing from start to finish! Check in process at Fisherman’s Wharf was super easy and I appreciated the briefing prior to getting on the boat about what we would be doing, what we might see and the safety information. On the boat there was plenty of spaces inside to watch the action and warm up and outside to get front row views of the whales. The boat was nice, clean, and the bathrooms were good. We had Derek, Lili & Caio telling us stories and facts about what we were seeing- they were fun to listen to and made sure everyone had an opportunity to view the whales. We were lucky in this day to see two families of orca’s and two huge males visiting from Alaska. As the boat made its way back to harbor the crew showed us how they identify the whales and some more information about them. Captain Rod did an incredible job of placing the boat in the perfect positions to see the whales when they surfaced (from a safe distance). My entire trip to Victoria was about seeing orca’s and Eagle Wing delivered that! Thank you!!
A fabulous experience
floppity,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous, bucket list experience with Sam, Carol and Caio who shared their expertise and passion for the wildlife and environment and made it all fun. We saw humpbacks and bald eagles. If you have the opportunity to book this you really should!
Best whale watching company
janadQ3580MT,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best whale watching tour! I Highly recommend these guys, best boat, very competent crew respecting the animals and the rules! The perfect experience for us as a family!
Our experience
R5740TOhenrys,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second whale watching cruise and it was great. The cruise was just the right length. We were able to see many whales and other animals. The instructors were well versed in their subject and shared their knowledge with us. The boat looked well maintained and newly painted. So overall if you are in victoria take this cruise.
Loved Half-Day Whale Watching Semi-Covered Boat
264tashak,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did an afternoon Half-Day Whale Watching Semi-Covered Boat tour. It was amazing! The boat options were great- lots of space to be indoors watching and warming up or outside wind in the hair searching for wildlife. The boat was clean and the bathrooms were good. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We had Derek, Lili and Caio and they made sure everyone stayed safe but had a good place to view and lots of stories and facts about what we were seeing. We were lucky enough to see 2 families of orcas and 2 single humongous males. Somehow our captain Rod was always in the PERFECT place to see them when they surfaced. Seeing orcas was on my bucket list and Eagle Wing made it come true! At the end of the tour the guides showed us how they identified the whales we saw and gave some more information about the individuals. I loved it all plus they’re a Canadian family owned business!
Happy Grandparents.
658randyp,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We travelled with our 6 and 9 year old granddaughters. Staff answered their questions and were super kind.
1/2 day whale watching with cover
A5278BEsusanf,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have a great time! I am so thankful they took extra time for us to go a bit further and see the Orcas. We had a great crew, and was very thankful for the chance to be under the cover for some of it - I even used a toque and I thought we came well prepared for cold wind!
Lots of Whales
Barerfooter2018,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a fun day. It was a little cold but we expected that. Very nice clear day and we saw a lot of whales. Went to two different spots and the captain worked hard to get to two areas with one being quite far. Great tour.
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