Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Description
Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria's scenic inner harbour. No matter the time of day, be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime! The 61-foot comfortable Ocean Cruiser - Marauder IV is fast, quiet, stable and suitable for all ages. Relax as you sit inside, outside, or on the top deck with the Captain – the viewing options are all terrific! Especially unique are the side decks running the whole length of the boat. There is lots of room to move around, view wildlife and take that perfect picture. Your expert naturalists are on board to ensure a memorable and educational experience. Sit back and tune into our narration about wildlife and the natural history of the Vancouver Island Coast. Keep on the lookout for whales and other marine life like porpoises, elephant seals, harbour seals, sea lions and a variety of marine birds!
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Itinerary
As you cruise, our experienced crew will help you spot a variety of whales and other marine wildlife that live in the Salish Sea, including orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, seal, otters and eagles. Throughout the tour, our crew will share fascinating insights into the whales’ biology and their ocean habitat. Curious about something? Feel free to ask questions along the way! If you start to feel chilly, step inside the spacious, heated cabin and warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. You’ll still be able to enjoy the view through large windows as you continue your search for marine life. Your adventure concludes back at Victoria's inner harbour.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For any additional information regarding accessibility, please contact us
- Must meet minimum passenger requirements to confirm.
Reviews(535)
Such an excellent day x..so knowledgeable and made totally unmissable
Best whale watching ever!!! 5 stars. 2 humpback whales mugged us at the same time for very long, we saw another humpback after aswell. Later on, we saw sea lions and seals!
The tour was absolutely amazing. The staff were welcoming and friendly, the naturalist Morgan and Katie were a wealth of knowledge and were so excited and enthusiastic about, not only the trip but also, caring for the environment. Captain Jasper did a great job getting us to just the right spots and steering the boat so everyone got a good view of the whales. And whales there were! We saw two pods of Orcas and "Exclamation", the humpback who swam back and forth under our boat for 20 mins. It was truly an amazing experience being closer than 2 metres from such a magnificent creature. We were so close we could feel the spray from its spout and smell it (which wasn't great). I guess encounters this close don't happen every day but unless we did the tour it would never have happened at all. The tour was recommended to us by other tourist we'd met the day before, who also had a fantastic experience. I'd definitely recommend to anyone thinking about doing a whale watching tour in Victoria and would do it again the next time we're here.
Amazing experience - the Humpback "Exclamation" gave us an incredible show! The crew was friendly and informative. Thanks Captain Jasper & team!
The tour exceeded my expectations. We saw five whale, one was logging by our boat and showed off.. Crew was great, kudos to Morgan our naturalist whose expertise and knowledge was outstanding. Thank you Morgan for a great experience. Thank you Jasper our captain and Brittany for a fabulous excursion. We also saw very active sea lions and seals. I highly recommend this excursion. Beware it's very chilly on the water so dress in layers and bring a hat...
Very informative and knowledgeable. The boat has plenty of sitting areas, can get out of the wind if you want. Superb experience, highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re happy you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the comfortable seating options on board. It’s great to hear that our crew’s knowledge and commentary made the trip even more enjoyable. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again!
This was my third time doing a trip with Springtide and my expectations were high but once again they exceeded them. My husband and our friend from The Netherlands had never seen an Orca and we were blessed with them swimming as close to our boat as they could be. We also saw a baby one in the second group we were lucky to see. I missed having Captain Ian and Aly but I was told Cptn Jasper was a great one too and he sure delivered. So nice to see Annet and Katie again and you just can’t go wrong booking with Springtide. They really take care of you and it is worth every penny.
Thank you so much for coming back to SpringTide for your third trip! We’re glad we could help make your husband and your friend’s first orca experience so incredibly special! We’re happy captain Jasper and the crew delivered another fantastic experience for you, and it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed seeing Annet and Katie again. Thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your whale watching adventures. We can’t wait to welcome you back for trip number four!
Wonderful day. We saw humpbacks and Orcas!!! Waiting to see pictures from your company. Top notch trip.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re happy you had such a fantastic day and got to see both humpback whales and orcas, what a day on the water! We hope you enjoy the photos and have some amazing memories to take home with you. Thanks again for joining us and for the kind words!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Unforgettable Experience! What an incredible whale-watching tour! We were lucky enough to see two families of orcas, with lots of breaching and amazing activity. It was truly breathtaking and something we will never forget. The hosts were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, and so interactive, especially with the children. They made the whole experience fun and exciting for everyone. Without a doubt, one of the most memorable days of our trip! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone. 🐋
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It sounds like you had an unforgettable day with two orca families! We’re so happy to hear that our crew made the experience fun and engaging for the whole family. Thank you for choosing SpringTide and for the recommendation!
This whale watch boat ride was so beautiful that to me, it didn't matter if I even saw a whale. The water and the scenery was stunning. So peaceful, sun shining, beautiful views. What more could you ask for? BUT we were so lucky, we saw humpback whales and orcas. Our guides were so happy to see 2 species. You really only get to see their fins popping in and out of the water, but it was exciting. We also saw seals and sea lions. I must say the crew and the office people were fabulous as well. Knowledgeable, friendly, pleasant. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and peaceful waters, and even more excited that you got to see both humpback whales and orcas, along with seals and sea lions! It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team. Thank you for recommending us!
