Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
Overview
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3 hours 20 minutes
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Join us for a thrilling whale watching experience on the Salish Sea aboard our 12-passenger open-air Zodiac vessels. These custom-built boats are designed for agility, stability, and an up-close connection with the ocean, making them ideal for guests who enjoy adventure and being out in the elements. Watch for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, and Minke Whales, along with sea lions, seals, porpoises, and a variety of marine birds. You will be outfitted in a Transport Canada-mandated Mustang flotation suit and guided by a certified Skipper who also serves as your onboard naturalist. Along the way, you will learn about the whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem while taking in fresh coastal air and incredible scenery. 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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not suitable for participants with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
Minimum age of 6 years old and must be above 4ft tall for Zodiac tours
This experience requires good ocean conditions. If it is cancelled due to poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Victoria
Join us for a thrilling whale watching experience on the Salish Sea aboard our 12-passenger open-air Zodiac vessels. These custom-built boats are designed for agility, stability, and an up-close connection with the ocean, making them ideal for guests who enjoy adventure and being out in the elements. Watch for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, and Minke Whales, along with sea lions, seals, porpoises, and a variety of marine birds. You will be outfitted in a Transport Canada-mandated Mustang flotation suit and guided by a certified Skipper who also serves as your onboard naturalist. Along the way, you will learn about the whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem while taking in fresh coastal air and incredible scenery. 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.
Options
Whale Watching Tour
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Survival Suit
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Orca whales found second time round
Tracy P,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jake was first class in his knowledge about the whales and other islands inhabitants. Despite it being early season, he managed to find 2 transient pods T100 & T124 Orca Whales at the aptly named Orca Island. It made our day as we had taken an early tour an hour earlier on same day and it blanked. So spending 6 hours on a rib was worth it in the end!!
Highly recommended
GemmaC2270,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this experience. Everyone was really helpful, the guide was fantastic, and the sightings were amazing!
Amazing
Pam C,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide and very professional staff. We saw orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, king sea lions, many birds and 2 porpoise. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was an amazing 3 hours on the water. The guide said it was one of the best days he has ever had since he started as a guide.
Superb and successful trip to see the Orca
MrHentch,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tash and Jake were amazing hosts. Knowledgeable and friendly with all of our questions. Waiting for the photos to be uploaded but having seen 4 Orcas on our trip we know these will be amazing. Knowing phots were being taken for us meant we could be in the moment. Highly recommended well worth the trip
Great day out
439carolg,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant guide Francisco. Took us to all the best places to have an amazing experience. We saw orca, humpback, seal and porpoises. Thank you for a great day.
Great Whale Watching Experience!!!
H7660ACdaled,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the 3 hr Zodiac Tour. Jake was a great guide, very informative and cheerful!! We saw lots of whales and he was genuinely as excited as us! Respectful to the whales
Must do in Victoria
bridlehoover,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time on the water! Saw resident orcas with Captain Luke. He was great captain, fun smooth ride.
Super fun spotting whales and seals!
Jia W,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great time finding humpback whales, harbor seals and bald eagles in May! Josh and Amanda were our captains and were super friendly, positive and knowledgeable about marine wildlife. They kept us aware of what they were doing and how far we’re legally able to get to whales; you can tell they love their jobs. It looks like they have different sized boats as well to tailor it to the size of their groups; there was only 6 in mine so we had a smaller boat that went fast - so fun! Highly recommend!
Amazing experience-captain Josh and co-captain Kristen were excellent. Watched a pod of 7 killer whales for 75 mins
Gregory H,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Amazing experience and such incredible animals
Orcas!
Chaz1873,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic morning in the zodiac. Our guides found us an orca pod which was amazing. The guides were very knowledgeable and are obviously ultra eco friendly Highly recommend this trip - the zodiac is great , as was our weather!
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