Your meeting location is at our dock facility at the foot of Swift St in downtown Victoria. Just below the Craft Beer Market at 450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3
Description
Watch the day turn into night on this guided, 2.5-hour sunset kayak tour in Victoria Harbour, British Columbia. See brilliant pinks, stunning blues, and dazzling yellows — plus the colours of building and street lights — while traversing the Inner Harbour, Upper Harbour, and historic Gorge Waterway. While on the water, keep an eye out for eagles, herons, river otters, harbour seals, and other marine wildlife in their natural environment. All the necessary equipment is provided on this small-group tour.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
Season
Starts Apr 16, 2027
Adult (ages 13–90)
$86
Child (ages 5–12)
$52
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Victoria Sunset Kayak Tour 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours: The Tour Lasts 2hs and 30 minutes.
Victoria Inner Harbour & Gorge: As you traverse the Inner Harbour and Gorge Waterway, you will be able to see the city turn from day into night.
What's included
Included
Guide, kayaks, and all paddling equipment included
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
41 reviews
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How it compares in Victoria
No. 49 by number of reviews among 101 tours in Victoria
Starting price $86 is close to the typical $83 for tours of similar length in Victoria
Excurgo comparison of 101 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Kayaking requires some upper body strength and endurance
Children aged 10–15 years must be accompanied by an adult; children aged 3–9 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Tours require a minimum of two paddlers to run. Alternative options may be provided if this minimum is not met.
Tours typically tale place in tandem kayaks to make the experience smooth for all ability levels. Single kayaks may be used on occasion in the event of uneven numbers.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour take?
Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour cost?
Prices start at $86 per person for this Victoria experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.
How much does Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $52, adults from $86.
Can I cancel Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your meeting location is at our dock facility at the foot of Swift St in downtown Victoria. Just below the Craft Beer Market at 450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children aged 10–15 years must be accompanied by an adult; children aged 3–9 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ocean River Adventures.
Reviews(41)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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cliffy2010
August 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Tour cancelled - but more than adequate compensation.
We had 4 people booked for a sunset tour in late August. We arrived on time, but then no-one showed up. We contacted ORS the next day, and they were very apologetic. Our fee had been refunded immediately, and they offered us a an additional gift card for our next visit, as we were unable to reschedule the tour during our Victoria visit.
So , ultimately, we were not able to take the tour, but we will use our gift card to take it next time we're in Victoria. I count this as a positive response from ORS; at bare minimum, they could've just given our money back, but took the extra step in giving us a credit for next time. Problems happen with tours - it's how the operator responds that is a measure of their worth.
Operator response
Hi Simon,
Thank you for sharing your experience here. We do pride ourselves on great experiences on the water, but what frequently stands out to our guests is our dedication to customer service.
We are sorry for this unfortunate circumstance and take full responsibility for this mishap. We are glad that you will be able to come join us on the water another time in the future.
Thank you again for being kind and patient as we made this as right as we could.
All the best ,
Ocean River Management
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Steve_C
August 24, 2026 · via Viator
We took the Sunset tour...
We took the Sunset tour with Stu and two others. Stu made sure we were geared up appropriately and asked about our knowledge of kayaking
(we have kayaked several times before.) so that we we felt comfortably safe. We saw seals, sea planes, and learned about the importance of kelp. Stu allowed us to take pictures as we wished. We circled the harbor at a comfortable pace and enjoyed being up close with the bridges and the tourists. It was just enough paddling where we caught the sunset and returned home.
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Jennifer_O
August 15, 2026 · via Viator
The tour guide was very...
The tour guide was very easy-going. We had a lot of fun talking about a wide range of topics while enjoying the sights and learning the history of the harbor.
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Dianne_H
August 6, 2026 · via Viator
First time kayakers and...
First time kayakers and AJ was super patient and sweet with us. He was thorough with all instruction and shared some city highlights along the way. Fun evening. We laughed a lot
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alexkN7831PE
August 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great way to spend a night in Victoria
An amazing tour. The weather was nice, we got to see some fauna and learn about the Inner Harbour. Our guide AJ was great, a neverending source of interesting stuff about the Harbour and its surroundings.
Operator response
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you had a lovely evening in the harbour. We are grateful for our great guides like AJ.
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Sheldon_H
June 29, 2026 · via Viator
Sunset kayak
Paddled through and out to the Harbour entrance. Saw a number of seals and had a redo sea kayaking experience. Our guide was well experienced, provided info along the way about seals, otters, kelp and the natural environment.
Operator response
Hi Sheldon,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to have been able to show you around our wonderful harbour filled with all kinds of wildlife.
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MaryLou_R
June 22, 2026 · via Viator
Celebrating Summer Solstice
Lovely sunset kayaking on the Harbour with my family. The weather was excellent. The guide Kaylon was friendly, informative and made the experience fun.
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Dakota_M
June 12, 2026 · via Viator
Fun active activity, more than enough time
I had a wonderful time! Our guide was kind and helpful, and the small group size meant attention was available when needed. The sunset was beautiful, would probably recommend bringing sun glasses. I went late may and temperature wise I think I was good with just a t-shirt and wind breaker, because you have the life jacket on top and you're exercising. Also got to see some harbor seals!
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Olivia_W
June 1, 2026 · via Viator
Victoria from a Unique Perspective
Amazing way to experience the city of Victoria! The kayaking was so fun and we got to learn about kelp, sea life, and a bit of Victoria history.
Our guide Tlell was so kind and she did a great job of keeping us safe while moving around the harbour.
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Dreamer638298
April 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beware. Staffing issues -they cancelled at last minute despite beautiful evening. Money not refunded until we phoned
Booked a sunset tour 6 days out. Paid. At noon the day of our scheduled sunset tour - a beautiful day ,we got a text saying cancelled due to wind warning from oak bay but we could go to their other site !!! All in Victoria so obviously the weather is the same. There was zero wind and we bike all day across Victoria. We decided to stop there on our way home and guess what - no one there. Obviously the weather was not the issue. We asked them to reschedule us the following day and their answer was “ if we can find a guide “ . They never recontacted us and then we had to ask for our money back - they didn’t do it automatically
Operator response
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry you didn't get the chance to experience the water with us.
As a business with a very strong safety record, we have to make difficult choices based on expected conditions to keep our guests safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, the wind warnings were significant enough to go beyond our risk tolerance. We pride ourselves on safe and fun paddling experiences.
When it comes to staffing, our full-time staffing for both locations begins May 1st. This is why there was no staff to help you at our other location. We run tours & rentals on a pre-reservation basis only until May 1st.
We believe there may have been a miscommunication regarding the rescheduling of your tour. Once we heard you were not interested in rebooking, the refund was processed.
Thank you for visiting Victoria, and we hope you can join us on the water next time you are in town.
Cheers,
The Ocean River Team
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