Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Complimentary coffee, tea & hot chocolate
Washroom
Experienced and educational naturalists on board each trip
Options
Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Reviews
404 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do!
Philip O,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect weather, saw several orcas and the crew was very knowledgable and really friendly and attentive. Could not rate this experience high enough. Defiantly a must do.
Brilliant whale watching trip
Gabriella T,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing trip to see the humpbacks and wildlife. Saw so many humpbacks, (was not expected to see more than a couple), seals, bald headed eagles etc. The captain and crew were wonderful, very informative with their knowledge and would highly recommend doing this trip…wrap up warm!
Victoria whale watching
Gail F,
Oct 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great trip with very knowledgeable guides. Loved learning about the whales and sea lions and the incredible ecosystem of the area. Whale sightings were great!
Amazing experience
Rodrigo A,
Oct 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time, the weather was perfect and luckily we saw 4 different orcas and one humpback whale at the same time. The seal lions were amazing and our crew Jasper, Molly, and Kelly were super friendly
A great day whale watching from Victoria, BC
Peg D,
Oct 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00I loved being able to talk to the two naturalists on board. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was comfortable and the crew very helpful. They brought us hot chocolate to drink. We had a great day on the water and saw lots of whales and seals. It was a wonderful day.
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