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
319 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide makes or breaks experience
Lily R,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
2.00I enjoyed the tour. I thought it was cool to see various humpbacks, seals and sea lions. It was really nice to see the other parts of Victoria by boat. I did not care too much for our guide. I was extremely excited to learn about the wildlife, Victoria and anything else. Our guide seemed distracted and unfocused. Each time our guide would share a fact about something it felt as though he was unsure about what he was saying. Almost as if he didn’t know what he was doing. We also heard a phone call from the office that he miss-counted the amount of guests and just laughed it off. Lastly we didn’t get a briefing about the experience until we got back and everyone on our boat was looking at the map that the other guides made that had just left. Not the best experience and maybe try a different company. I was really excited about this one but truthfully not worth it when you feel like your guide doesn’t know what they’re doing or necessarily cares.
Whale watch
Kassandra B,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a very informative tour, friendly staff, free drinks was nice, loved seeing the whales, seals and otters.
Whale watching by Zodiac a blast.
John A,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Whale watching from a zodiac is bar far the best way to see the animals in their habitat. You are on the water, feeling the waves, wind. They give you a life preserver suit, but it’s not waterproof, and you will get wet, lots of spray. Wear quick drying clothes, no denim.
Thrilling
Shannon K,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Shannon knew all the hotspots to find several humpbacks, seals and sea lions and she shared her knowledge (and great sense of humour) along the way. Such a sunny and calm morning added to the enjoyment.
Exceptional Tour!
Miranda R,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Shannon was incredibly knowledgeable! Not only did she show us the marine life, she also new how to navigate that zodiac extremely well! She made our day with her wit and humour! Exceptional guide and we are so glad we chose the zodiac for our tour! Fun activity!
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