Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
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Join us as we head out in search of marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria! Hop aboard your open-air vessel in Victoria’s inner harbour and enjoy an intimate wildlife experience for the adventurous at heart! The zodiac is custom built for exploring the Salish Sea. Keep a sharp lookout for whales, pinnipeds and other marine wildlife! Discover the beauty of Victoria on our whale watching tour, starting from the picturesque Inner Harbour and cruising past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with sights of the majestic Legislative Building, the charming Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s buildings.
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for participants with back or neck problems, pregnant women, participants with recent surgeries
There is a minimum passenger height restriction of 4ft (120cm) and 50 lbs (23kg)
Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time/vessel or full refund
Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
What To Expect
Prince Of Whales - Whale Watching Adventures
Guests will meet here to disembark on their adventure!
Options
Zodiac Adventures
Tour runs for 3-3.5 hours
What‘s Included
Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
All-weather exposure flotation suits
Expert Guide/Skipper
$5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
965 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun trip would recommend
lukebP4758WJ,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have a great time out with Mark our captain. Really fun adventure and got to see quite a few whales.
Whale watching
rakhiq,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was perfect , captain Michael was awesome
Disappointed. Don't expect to get close to whales.
Daydream791206,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Don't be fooled by the close up photos of whales in promotional photos of these tours. Boats are not allowed to get closer than 100 metres to humpbacks and 200 metres to Orcas. Too far to see anything clearly from the zodiac. In a three hour trip we only spent a few minutes viewing humpbacks from a distance, and saw no Orcas. Instead of remaining longer with the whales, for some reason the driver/pilot decided to head back early to give us an ultra-lengthy tour of the coastline on the way back. Disappointed.
Great experience - would recommend
ltreedcdn,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got really lucky and saw a bunch of Orcas on a hunt. I know that isn't always the experience and the operator cannot control that. However, it was awesome. Now the things the operator can control which they did great. Everything was on time. Friendly guides (George was the main one). Good equipment. Coordinating everything/no surprises. I would certainly recommend people do a tour. I did the small boat which costs more but I really liked the experience. Only comment for improvement is there is a fuel surcharge that doesn't show up until the check out. I was fine paying the overall price but didn't like seeing the change right at the end of the process. Cross posted to Google.
Amazing
khushs127,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was great, it was bumpy ride which was soo fun
Some Regrets
W1440TAjl,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Its probably just the location being too accessable; Victoria; but we regretted taking this tour. There are just too many whale watching boats out there - all trying to get their clients a view. Yes, I realise we too, are part of the problem. I just ended up feeling guilty for being a participant.
Orca's T99?, bald eagle and humpbackwhale trip.
edwinmO3727GF,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time and special thanks to our guide Marc to bring us the extra mile(s) to the humpback whales!
Amazing whale experience
888sietskev,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with captain Mark today! First seeing a family of killer whales, after which he went the extra mile and found us three himpback whales. A dream coming true. So worth it!!
superb whale watching tour
lb410,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00absolutely fantastic tour with our Captain Mark whose knowledge and expertise made the trip very enjoyable. We saw humpbacks, orca, Steller sealions and even a couple of otters on the way back into the harbour. Thank you so much
Beautiful BC Whale Experience
K5760EMsandyc,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing time on our zodiac tour with Mark as our captain. We drove along scenic shorelines in the sunshine to view a pod of 9 killer whales feasting on a recently captured sea lion. The pod consisted of Moms, babies and young whales and it was the most beautiful display of whale playfulness to witness. Mark was very helpful answering questions and offered so much of his knowledge and experience which was so great. We registered directly with the company and spoke with Amber. She was incredibly friendly, informative and took the time to help answer our questions and helped us suit up. Amber has the ability to make the safety lesson not only informative but also entertaining. I highly recommend the zodiac experience if you want to see and feel these beautiful animals in their natural habitat without disturbing them.
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