SpringTide Whale Watching Tours
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Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria. Whether it is in the morning or the afternoon, be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime!
The 61-foot comfortable Ocean Cruiser - Marauder IV is fast, quiet, stable and suitable for all ages. Relax as you sit inside, outside, or on the top deck with the Captain – the viewing options are all terrific! Especially unique are the side decks running the whole length of the boat. There is lots of room to move around, view wildlife and take that perfect picture.
Your expert naturalists are on board to ensure a memorable and educational experience. Sit back and tune into our narration about wildlife and the natural history of the Vancouver Island Coast. Keep on the lookout for whales and other marine life like porpoises, elephant seals, harbour seals, sea lions and a variety of marine birds!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For any additional information regarding accessibility, please contact SpringTide Whale Watching at (250) 384-4444
Must meet minimum passenger requirements to confirm.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Complimentary coffee, tea & hot chocolate
Washroom
All Fees and Taxes
Experienced and educational naturalists on board each trip
383 reviews
Sep 2024
What a fantastic experience, highly recommend this tour. The staff was extremely knowledgeable & friendly! We saw a ton of whales, cruised near the seal lions too. Weather was beautiful, couldn’t have asked for more. 09/27/24
Sep 2024
We saw Orcas and Humpback Whales! The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a perfect day with friends
Sep 2024
We saw several humpbacks -one even did a lunge and his head came straight out of the water with his mouth open. Quite unusual and spectacular. Saw tons of sea lions and stellar seals. Naturalist was very knowledgeable My one caveat is that although there were ample viewing platforms - to get to the upper decks or into the cabin to access the bathroom there were very high steps - I was unable to access these areas. Because of this I would not choose this company/boat again - due to joint replacements They did provide coffee and hot chocolate and even offered extra jackets and pants for anyone who needed extra warmth.
Sep 2024
Staff was amazing and very knowledgeable. We saw a ton of whales. Orcas galore. Bring something warm to wear.
Sep 2024
We had a fantastic experience! We were able to see over 10 humpback whales also Sea lions and seals , they were very active that day ! Thanks to Molly Katie and Jasper who were so informative and very hospitable made it for an amazing experience!