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Overview

Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria. Hop aboard your open-top boat in Victoria Harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas. Cruise through the Haro Straight to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Watch the water for sightings of humpback whales, minke whales and orcas breaching the waves, and learn of their life cycle and migration habits.
  • See native wildlife in their natural environment
  • Choice of several departures throughout the day
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
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Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac boat
Expert Guide/Skipper
Live commentary
All-weather exposure flotation suits
95-98% Whale Sighting Success Rate
Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee - new free tour from Vancouver or Victoria until you see whales!
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
$5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Departure Point

812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
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The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
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The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
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The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
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The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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What is the maximum group size during Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
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This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

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Incredible time!
Sarah_M
, Jun 2021
My dad and I did this tour as a fathers day gift and we both loved it! Saw lots of marine life and our guide made sure we all could get a good view of whatever we were looking at. It was a really fun day out on the water, and I'd say its a must-do event while in Victoria!
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Sarah_M, Thank you for your review!! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Father's Day tour experience and hope to have you both join us onboard again in the future :)
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Amazing Experience
Amanda
, Sep 2020
Great experience. We had amazing weather. Guide was very knowledgeable. Saw two pods of Killer Whales at very close proximity. Lots of opportunity to take pictures and videos.
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Awesome !!
Basia
, Aug 2020
Amazing experience !! We saw whales and sea lions....super cool !! Would highly recommend !! The staff were very knowledgeable, professional and friendly !!
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Winter Trip
carlleenc
, Feb 2020
Great experience. Although we did not see any whales, this company offers as many free excursions as it takes to see whales. We saw porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, and the beautiful harbor area.
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Whale Watching
Mobile45548346079
, Sep 2019
The only reason I didn't give this a 5 Star is not because of the excursion itself but the weather. It rained and the suits are NOT waterproof, I was soaked to my jeans, etc. We only caught glimpses of several whales and wished we would have seen more.
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Great day on the water!
David W
, Jun 2018
Very well run operation from start to finish. Beautiful day on the water in a zodiac boat from which we saw lots of orcas! Despite looking funny, the suits and hats/gloves kept us quite warm. The guide was great, learned lots about the orcas. Overall a fun expeience, only wish we could have gotten a little closer to the whales, but I think the distance kept is for the safety of the whales.
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Excellent! Our guide was very...
Clayton M
, Sep 2017
Excellent! Our guide was very knowledgeable on the species and helpful. We saw killer whales and a humpback, seals and sea lions. Beautiful tour and well worth the money!
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We had an amazing tour. We saw...
dlpoland
, Aug 2017
We had an amazing tour. We saw orca's, humpbacks, and seals. It was such a fun trip, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a a new way to whale watch!
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Our guide , Mark, really knew his...
Debbie D
, May 2017
Our guide , Mark, really knew his stuff. He took us to an area he had been researching and we saw three Orcas! We got some great pics of a mother, baby and older male. We then rode out to Racer? island where we saw sea lions and eagles. We, unfortunately, did not see a humpback, it was not meant to be. Yes, it was raining, cold and the water was choppy. What do you expect? We were in the bay, hunting whales, remembering that they are wild creatures and we are blessed to see them. We had full suits, hats and gloves that were provided and sized for us. These protected us from the elements and we were able to fully enjoy the roller-coaster feeling boat ride. It was a major rush to bounce on the water while trying to follow the family. The staff was great and the tour was a must do. I am glad we were in a smaller boat rather than a big one. We could follow more quickly and it was quite thrilling when the whales swam right toward us! Thanks for a great time! Thanks for the cocoa after as well!
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This trip was awesome! Had a great...
Caitlin B
, Jul 2016
This trip was awesome! Had a great guide that found an amazing killer whale spot!
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