Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Overview
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3 hours
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Join us for an unforgettable whale watching experience in comfort and style. Step aboard our spacious covered vessels with heated cabins, comfortable seating, onboard washrooms, and open-air decks offering 360-degree views. Keep an eye out for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, and Minke Whales, along with sea lions, seals, porpoises, and a wide range of marine birds. Warm up with complimentary hot beverages while our certified Marine Naturalists share stories and insights about the whales and the Salish Sea. After your tour, you will receive a complimentary Photo Package to help you relive and share the experience. This excursion is great for all ages! After your adventure, stop by Oceans Edge Gift Gallery to browse local and Indigenous gifts and souvenirs. We are proud to offer a 95 percent whale sighting success rate during peak season. If no whales are seen on your tour, you will receive a complimentary return trip.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
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.
Options
Victoria Covered Vessel Tour
Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
513 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and wonderful crew members!!!
LoveTravel603464,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took the tour to see the whales, and could not have been more impressed and thankful for the crew (Tash and Luke) that was with our boat. To say they were knowledgeable of all the areas we went through and the whales/seals we would be an understatement. They were very polite, personable and made the whole trip even better. The views were great and they took special care and time to place us in just the right place to have the best time possible. I could not recommend this tour enough.
We had a whale of a time
Debbie H,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whale tour with Jake, Ryan, Innes, and Andrew was fantastic! They were all knowledgeable and keen to share information on the habits of the wildlife while remaining respectful at the same time. It was great to see an orca and humpbacks, plus seals and other wildlife. The boat was comfortable with free hot drinks and snacks to purchase. One of the best parts was knowing that Jake was taking photos for us so that we didn’t have to worry about trying to get a decent shot with our phones. The next day we received an email with amazing photos of the whales we’d seen and were able to share these with friends and on social media. I wasn’t expecting that at all so really appreciated it. A great afternoon out on the water.
Excellent experience.
T4624INbenf,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced crew. The boat size was large enough for a comfortable ride but small enough to have a feel for the water. We went at full capacity but it did not feel crowded and the crew was helpful in rotating people between the upper and lower decks. Be aware that boats are legally required to maintain distance from the whales so viewing is from a distance.
Memorable experience
W972TQrichardb,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. We got to see over 30 orca whales in 3 pods and 3 humpback whales. Our guides, Jake and Tash were excellent. Very professional and knowledgeable.
whales in wild
O7536SPjacquelinec,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really knowledgeable and friendly Crew Ryan and Natalie. We managed to see Hump back wale amazing along with other marine wildlife coming and going. We were lucky a small amount of people on the this tour so lots of room on upper deck. Date 14th May 2026
Awesome tour
laurielC7924UH,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour !! Followed a pod of 9 orcas for 45 min , saw seals and enjoyed learning so much from Luke and Jake They were very friendly and informative It was a great tour and we highly recommend this tour company
Overcrowded
johntO2650HI,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Staff were knowledgable,but far too many people on too small a boat to have made this worth the money. Disappointed.
Fantastic trip!
795maykav,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic trip with Ryan as our guide and Andrew as our captain. We saw a family of Orca’s with a baby while they catched a pounder and ate. After a while there was a sighting of a grey whale nearby. The whale was right next to the boat. Great trip with great visuals! Not a overloaded boat as we saw on other boats on the trip but with 18 people so everyone could see and take pictures.
A great experience!
Suzanne D,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw two different orca pods and a humpback whale. Racing back to port was a bit bumpy but worth it. Had a great experience with Tash and Jake as our guides. Definitely recommend!!
Nice morning on the water
Ady JD,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a trip out with Liam, Tash and Andrew the skipper. Nice trip, great views on the way. We saw one whale , and got the pictures sent back to us for free, which was a nice touch as they had a telephoto lens. Informative and a good morning.
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