Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of the Pacific Ocean and experience the world’s best location to view whales in the wild on a three-hour tour from Victoria, British Columbia. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait are renowned for their ample wildlife, including animals such as resident and transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, seals, sea lions and many marine birds!
Zodiac vessel tours are for the more wild at heart, letting the wind blow in your hair and be exposed to the true west coast elements in an open style, 12 passenger vessel.
For all guests we offer complimentary shuttle pick up from all hotels in downtown Victoria.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not suitable for participants with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
Minimum age of 6 years old and must be above 4ft tall for Zodiac tours
This experience requires good ocean conditions. If it is cancelled due to poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Survival Suit
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Three hours in length, April through October are the ideal whale watching months. In this peak season, we boast a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including both transient & resident orcas, humpback, minke, & gray whales! Other wildlife you may encounter include Stellar and California seal lions, harbour and elephant seals, otters & marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles. Unlucky tour? Join us again using our WHALE GUARANTEE for a complimentary whale watching tour to bring your dreams of seeing these magnificent animals to life. For all guests we offer complimentary shuttle pick up from all hotels in downtown Victoria.
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Reviews
341 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was so exhilarating!...
Ryan A,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was so exhilarating! An absolute must do if you are visiting Victoria! Plan on getting wet, but seeing the whales in their natural habitat is incredibly breathtaking. An experience we will never forget and an item checked off our bucket list!
Wonderful Whale Watching!
agchuyler,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. It was cold! Even though the body suits provided protect you from getting extremely wet, dress warmly.
Amazing tour
Mark K,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great communication. Safety first Boat was full and we saw humpbacks. Orcas and seals. Weather was great. Sea was calm
Whale Watching 10/10 no notes
Rebecca P,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I explored the Victoria area with skipper Gareth — we were able to see several groups of humpbacks and sea lions. We then had a gorgeous encounter with a solo orca. We were able to just coast with him along the shore in calm waters. Truly a bucket list experience! Gareth was an amazing guide — super knowledgeable and engaging with the group, with a passion for the wildlife.
Phoenix was a fantastic...
Dean H,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Phoenix was a fantastic guide and we saw a ton of wildlife and Orcas! The scenery was also so beautiful!
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