Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Description
Explore the beauty of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island's rugged coastline onboard a Zodiac! This 3-hour whale watching tour is perfect for people who want to experience an exhilarating ride in the open air! Keep your eyes open for orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and other marine wildlife like seals and sea lions! Enjoy views of the Salish Sea with your expert guide who will make sure you enjoy a safe, fun and informative experience!
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Itinerary
Check in 30 minutes before departure at our street-level office at 1119 Wharf Street. Once you're checked in, your Zodiac skipper will escort you down to the dock, where you'll gear up in a full-body flotation suit worn over your clothes. These cruiser suits help keep you warm, but we still recommend dressing in warm layers, it’s always cooler out on the water, especially at speed! Get ready for an exciting and immersive ride close to the ocean’s surface. Once on the water, your adventure truly begins. With the wind in your face and the ocean spray at your side, your skipper will navigate the Salish Sea in search of whales and other marine life. You might encounter orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, harbor seals, porpoises, and a variety of seabirds. Your skipper will provide expert commentary throughout the journey, sharing insights about the animals, their behaviors, and the ecosystem they call home.
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Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours are subject to weather conditions and passenger demand
- Zodiac boats are not for expectant mothers
- Zodiac boats are not recommended for those with health concerns - neck, back, hip or knee injuries or recent surgeries
- All guests must be over the age of 7 and/or over 4.5' or 130 cm in height
- We recommend dressing in warm layers with closed-toe shoes to ensure a comfortable experience.
- Zodiac passenger under age 19 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian who will sign a Waiver on their behalf
Reviews(178)
Great experience. We saw a ton of wildlife and our Captain was very informative.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad you had a great experience and were able to see amazing wildlife. It's great to hear that your captain's knowledge made the trip even more enjoyable. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Saw many whales ! Very exciting. Skipper was very knowledgeable Great experience would highly recommend
Thank you for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Fantastic tour. Cam was an awesome guide and very informative. We saw 25 whales so close up. Zodiac allowed fast maneuvers to see the whales.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and that skipper Cam's knowledge and enthusiasm made your experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
We had a super beautiful tour with the Zodiac! Along with many whales (which was truly incredible!), we were able to observe seals, seagulls, and an eagle fishing. Cam told us a lot about the humpback whales and was a super friendly and funny guide. We would definitely book the tour again ☺️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are glad you had such an incredible experience and got to see whales, as well as seals, gulls, and even an eagle catching a fish, that's truly a special day on the water! We are so glad skipper Cam helped make your tour memorable with his knowledge, humor, and friendly personality. We really appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back for another adventure anytime. Thanks again!
Great tour, knowledgeable guide, lots of wildlife! We did the zodiac and got really close to the whales.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour, spotted incredible wildlife, and found your guide knowledgeable. It’s great to hear you had a memorable experience on the Zodiac, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Guide was not very good at whale watching. Saw a few whales from a distance. He would not get as close as the other boats. Find a better whale watch boat.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your whale watching experience didn't meet your expectations. We understand how important it is to have a memorable experience, and we are sorry that this wasn't the case for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more details about your tour. Please contact me directly at hanna@springtidewhalewatching.com so we can look into this further. Thank you again for your feedback.
It was a wonderful trip. The zodiac ride alone was fantastic. We were lucky, the weather was lovely, and we saw two orca families, about which our guide Cam had a lot to tell us. After that, we saw a humpback whale. It was fantastic in one word. Cam was a very nice guide, and he promised to share the photos he took himself with us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you had such a fantastic trip with skipper Cam. Seeing two orca families and a humpback whale on the same tour is truly a special experience. Cam will be thrilled to know that his knowledge and enthusiasm helped make your day so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another adventure!
Had a great time! We were fortunate enough to have good weather. We saw a lot, and giggled even more. Thanks! Would love to see the photos our driver took. Believe his name was Cam if I heard correctly.
Thank you for your review! We are glad you had a great time on the water and were treated to good weather. It sounds like it was a fun trip filled with amazing wildlife sightings and plenty of laughs! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to skipper Cam. If you're interested in seeing the photos from your tour, please reach out to us directly with your tour date and booking details, and we will do our best to help you access any available photos. Thanks again for joining us, we hope to see you back out on the water soon!
Cam was an excellent whale watching guide!! We saw a large family of Killer Whales and a Humpback Whale. Please share Kam’s pics from June 21 2pm tour.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are happy to hear you had such a great experience with skipper Cam and that you were able to see both a family of Killer Whales and a Humpback Whale, what an incredible day on the water! Regarding the photos from the June 21st tour, please contact us directly through our website or email us with your booking details, and we will help connect you with any available tour photos. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
We had a amazing experience on the Whalewatching Tour with Cam. We‘ve seen a lot of whales and Cam stoped the boat, so we can take pictures and enjoy the Whalewatching. Cam is a nice Guide, he explain a lot of Victoria and the Ocean. Thank you for this experience!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you had such an amazing whale watching experience with skipper Cam. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to him. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Victoria's marine environment and wildlife. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on the water again soon for another unforgettable adventure!
