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Home/Destinations/Victoria/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Orcas and humpbacks: whale-watching trips head out from Victoria into the Salish Sea to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals and eagles, by covered boat or open Zodiac. The city’s signature adventure.

57 tours · prices per person, book with partner

From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(3,178)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Victoria
Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(2,779)·3h 30min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
Vancouver Island
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
4.9(2,376)·3h 30min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
Victoria
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
5.0(2,261)·2 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
Victoria
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
4.8(1,097)·3 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Victoria
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
4.7(986)·1 hour
from$17/ person
via Viator
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Victoria
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
4.6(595)·3 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Victoria
Victoria Whale Watch Tour
4.8(574)·3 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience
Vancouver
Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience
4.9(550)·13–14 hours
from$214/ person
via Viator
Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
Victoria
Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
4.7(429)·3h 20min
from$138/ person
via Viator
Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour
Vancouver Island
Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour
5.0(400)·3 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise
Vancouver Island
Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise
4.9(370)·3 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour
Vancouver Island
Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour
5.0(360)·3 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
Victoria
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
4.8(315)·2h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Victoria
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
4.9(279)·3 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour
Victoria
Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour
4.8(236)·3 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Victoria Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Victoria
Victoria Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
4.5(223)·30 min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
Vancouver
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
4.5(151)·7–8 hours
from$544/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
4.4(84)·12–13 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour
Victoria
Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour
4.9(69)·2h 30min
from$75/ person
via Viator
NEW Victoria Harbour Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Victoria
NEW Victoria Harbour Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(55)·45 min–1h 15min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour
Victoria
Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour
4.8(41)·2h 30min
from$86/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
4.2(34)·13–14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from Victoria
Victoria
Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from Victoria
4.7(23)·3 hours
from$1,220/ person
via Viator
Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Covered Vessel Tour
Vancouver Island
Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Covered Vessel Tour
4.4(14)·3 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Tour through Victoria
Vancouver Island
Tour through Victoria
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Victoria Sunset Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
Vancouver Island
Victoria Sunset Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
4.8(10)·3 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Best of Victoria Private Day Tour
Vancouver Island
Best of Victoria Private Day Tour
4.3(9)·6 hours
from$305/ person
via Viator
Private Victoria & Butchart Gardens-Ferry Included, Hotel Pickup
Vancouver
Private Victoria & Butchart Gardens-Ferry Included, Hotel Pickup
4.4(7)·12 hours
from$572/ person
via Viator
Where Canada Ends: Audio Tour of Victoria's Wild Southern Shore
Vancouver Island
Where Canada Ends: Audio Tour of Victoria's Wild Southern Shore
3.0(1)·1h 15min–1h 45min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
5.0(1)·8–9 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Victoria Highlights & Whale Watching Tour
Victoria
Victoria Highlights & Whale Watching Tour
6–8 hours
from$574/ person
via Viator
Victoria Pre and Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private
Victoria
Victoria Pre and Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private
4–5 hours
from$337/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Victoria — FAQ

What whales can you see?
Orcas and humpbacks, plus seals and eagles.
When is whale season?
Best from spring to autumn.
What boats are used?
Covered vessels and open Zodiacs.

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