Victoria Zodiac 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Options
Zodiac Adventures
Tour runs for 3-3.5 hours
Reviews
857 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We saw 🐋
Jennifer H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great experience. If you headed to Victoria, take the time to see the whales. Our captain was well connected and got tips from ferry boat captains and other sources regarding where to see some whales. We saw 2 pods of Orcas and a humpback whale. He took us to see seals. They were not only lounging on the rocks but in the water near us. Wear sunscreen.
Big Whale Adventure
Christy Y,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Loved it. Very fast Zodiac! Extremely knowledgeable Captain. Saw lots of beautiful Orcas, Humpbacks, seals, and otters. Thankful for the warm suits they gave us to wear.
Great morning out on the...
Mark G,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great morning out on the Pacific Ocean. Captain George is the topman, knowledgeable and informative; we saw killer whales, a humpback whale, sea lions and even a sea otter. Had a really fun time.
Fantastic time on the zodiac tour!
Michelle C,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had such a fun time!! Gary was our guide and he was very nice and helped us spot orcas and other whales! Highly recommend this tour over the catamaran if you want a true ‘on the water’ more intimate experience - we were jumping waves and feeling the ocean spray! It was a blast!!
So so…
Leigh N,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
3.00I went with this tour group because the boat is at boat level. It was hard to find whales in the afternoon. If i were to do it again, I would choose the whale company on the Wharf on the larger boat that everyone stills low on water.
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