Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Overview
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3 hours
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You will travel on board in the comfort of a covered vessel with on-board bathrooms, complimentary hot drinks, snacks available for purchase, certified marine biologists, and indoor and outdoor viewing areas to experience the world’s best location to view whales in the wild. On this three hour tour from Victoria, British Columbia, and immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of the Pacific Ocean and its migrating orca whales. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait are renowned for their ample wildlife, including animals such Bigg's transient killer whales, humpback whales, Minke whales, seals, sea lions and many marine birds to name a few!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
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.
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Victoria Covered Vessel Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
475 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Blown away!!!
DONNA O,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Completely satisfied! Took the covered boat with an upper deck vs. the Kodiaks. Was worried because after I purchased it, some said the whale sightings don’t happen as often for the larger boats…BOY…were they wrong. Also, you get personal service from the knowledgeable crew on whale behavior; health and overall marine care. These guys (Ryan & Jake) made it that much more exciting! We had a “whale mugging”…means the engines are turned off because of the curiosity of a whale around our boat made us linger longer for as long as the creature wanted us to stay. The crew were even excited because they said it’s rare. They also said the fall time is when the whales are full and playful. They’ve spent the spring and summer feeding and will head back to warmer waters soon. We didn’t see orca, but had the pleasure of meeting a humpback up close. Highly recommend this trip!
Whale watching
Joan F,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw a lot of hump back whales !!! Gordon and Briar did an outstanding job of finding them. Briar did a great job informing us about marine life, whales and the eco systems! It was very interesting and informative!
Whale of a time
Edward D,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Olivia, Ryan and Capt Ed were great. They were extremely knowledgeable and worked very hard to make everyone relaxed, pointed out the hump back whales and to have a wonderful experience.
Plenty of sea life and up close viewing!
Phil G,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Layer up as it was chilly -but worth it. Liam and Ryan were helpful, knowledgeable and informative. We were fortunate that a humpback swam very close to the boat and surfaced. In addition to humpbacks we saw sea lions, a shoal of krill and sea birds. A really good trip.
We had a nice day whale...
Melissa K,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a nice day whale watching in Victoria! The boat was the perfect amount of time and our guides were informative. We saw humpbacks, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions
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