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Home > Victoria > Whale Watching Tours > Victoria Whale Watch Tour
Victoria Whale Watch Tour
USD $87.00

Victoria Whale Watch Tour

Victoria, Canada

See the majestic wildlife of the northern Pacific Ocean on a whale-watching cruise from Victoria. On board a comfortable boat, you'll spot orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and minke whales with the help of an expert naturalist guide, who is on board to make sure you have a memorable and educational experience. You'll also see other marine life like elephant seals, harbor seals and sea lions, plus admire views of Vancouver Island's beautiful scenery from the water.

Head to the Victoria wharf to board your 61-foot (19-meter) motor yacht, the Marauder IV, which holds up to 84 passengers and features comfortable seating and a smooth, quiet ride. Meet your naturalist guide and head out from the harbor, cruising into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the body of water separating Canada's Vancouver Island from the United States.

As you cruise, your guide will help you spot the variety of whales that live in these Pacific waters, including orcas, gray whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Keep your eyes open for other marine life, too, like sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals and sea birds. You may even catch sight of a bald eagle.

During your journey, listen to your guide's informative, expert commentary about the biological and ecological features of the whales and their ocean environment. If you have any questions, ask away! And if the conditions are right, the boat's hydrophones can pick up and amplify the beautiful sounds of the orcas as they communicate with each other, giving you the amazing opportunity to hear the song of the whales.

If you get chilly, head inside the spacious heated cabin and warm up with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. You can keep watching for whales through the windows.

Your tour ends with return to the wharf.

USD $87.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   Alistair D,    October 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
An enjoyable tour but despite the best efforts of the crew saw limited wildlife one humpback whale and some seals but that is just the luck of draw whether the wildlife is at the locations where the boat can get to in the time available. Boat was comfortable and good facilities. Overall the tour was very well organised. On-board wildlife experts provided lots of insight but could only give limited commentary due to the lack of wildlife that we spotted.
 

Review by:   Angelika J,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I gave this whale watching trip as a gift to my nice visiting with her boyfriend and two teenager from Germany. They were amazed about their experience! They saw Orcas, A humpback Whale, Seals. It was an unforgetable trip with long lasting memories.
 

Review by:   ajitninan,    August 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Absolutely worthwhile expierence... a once-in-a-lifetime moment to see Orcas in their natural habitat. We had a wonderful biologist narrator who provided a lot of educational information and guidance. The boat was very rocky when it was stopped for observing the orcas. Once they are spotted, all the tour companies notify each other so your distance away may be near or far depending on how many other boats are around you. We had maybe 20 other boats around us. With a really good lens, you can take great shots! However you have to contend with the waves that rock the boat from side to side. If you get sea sick I would not suggest tours like this! We also went to a different spot to observe a First Nations island that was home to a lot of sea lions and a peregrin falcon. That was also really awesome to see. Overall, a great experience and worth the cost!
 

Review by:   Natalie H,    August 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This was an enjoyable experience with the crew, but so sad we saw zero Orcas.
 

Review by:   June R,    July 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour .Booked online it was cheaper than the ships tours most of which were sold out .We caught a taxi to meet the tour.although the office was only a 15 minute walk it was Canada celebrations so the streets were busy.It was great to see the orcas.
 

Review by:   ngarment,    November 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Excellent tour and I was relieved not to get travel sick. It does get quite cold on board but they had plenty of big coats that you could use. Saw plenty of Whales and they did their best to get you as close as possible. A couple of guides on board that gave you info on the whales and on the way home there was a talk on whales which you could listen to. Would definitely recommend
 

Review by:   Lwe1,    November 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Fantastic time well worth the money.
 

Review by:   Sofia A,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great ppl and humpback whales!
 

Review by:   jmd,    October 2016 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
Nothing went wrong with the tour, as we didn't take it. Viator sent me a voucher and a confirmation number, but when we arrived, Viator did not book us with Spring Tide Whale Watching Tours as our voucher said. Thank goodness the company booked us on another tour, at the same time and cost, but we had to change locations, etc. Very unprofessional of Viator and embarrassing for us.
 

Review by:   Janice S,    September 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We had a great time. We only seen 1 whale, but that's not their fault.
 

Review by:   Donna M,    September 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Very nice trip, saw lots of whales, sea lions and the boat was very nice. Weather ended up being perfect! The staff was very friendly and helpful in finding the whales. Would go with company again.
 

Review by:   Clare O,    September 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Very efficient friendly company. We were looked after on the boat. Saw some whales. Student Biologists? On boat were very helpful and attentive. Boat not over crowded so all felt they had personal attention. Highly recommend.
 

Review by:   Janice W,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The staff were great on our Whale tour we saw Killer Whales and a Humpback whale_br/_ would recommend
 

Review by:   carolina p,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
It was amazing. The people in the office and in the boat were really kind. _br/_ We saw killer whales and hunchback whales too. _br/_ We went last week of July and the weather was perfect. _br/_ Great memories. !!
 

Review by:   Sharon M,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great day the people were awesome they tried so hard to find the Orca's for us and they did, very professional the boat we went on very comfortable and good for viewing. Highly recommend this company.
 

Review by:   Linda B,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The whale watching tour was awesome. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We saw humpbacks and orcas. All in all an excellent excursion that I would highly recommend!
 

Review by:   Tracye A,    July 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The water was extremely rough that day. However, we still had a great time and saw some whales. The crew was extremely nice. The comfort of having a bathroom, coffee, and seats below made it even better.
 

Review by:   Margaret A R,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Very good. Saw lots of whales. Good narration. Go to office first before going to boat. You need to walk a ways to get to the boat on the Harbor front.
 

Review by:   Pat P,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Professional staff and very accommodating. The boat was top notch and they tried everything to make the whales appear this day but no luck. We did see amazing wildlife in birds,seals, and otter. The naturalist on board gave a very interesting talk on the whales, birds and other wildlife. Came away with a greater appreciation of shore animals.
 

Review by:   Dkain726,    September 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great way to spend an afternoon. We saw Orcas and Humpbacks. However the whales were a little shy and didn't perform for us. Ahhh the way of nature! The crew was great- knowledgeable and friendly. Check in process was quick and easy. I would recommend these guys to anyone looking for a tour.
 

Review by:   Kirsten S,    September 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a great tour! We saw whales and seals and different types of birds. The crew were fantastic and the check in counter staff were a lot of fun. I will do it again next time we go!
 

Review by:   Marcia D M,    September 2015 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
Wish we had seen more than one humpback. Friends on another linr saw lots. We were not so lucky or something.
 

Review by:   Claus W,    September 2015 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
We went out on the seas exactly when the storm of the century hit BC. The waves were as high as houses and we thought the boat would be smashed to smitherines when dropping out of the sky. We the ones who were not sea sick and had their head between their knees did manage to see some orca back fins from far away. This was not the trip we had looked forward to and will probably not try to repeat it.
 

Review by:   Vincent,    June 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Not bad, crews are friendly and responsible, they would not stop searching until we find anything interesting. but the fact is we didn't see too much whales except two humpback, I means that's the point of the trip right? maybe the timing is wrong, maybe it's just unlucky, but I just can't give 5 stars. participate in may 30, 2015
 

Review by:   Brenda,    September 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We went out in search of Orcas and found beautiful Humpback whales instead. What a treat. The crew were fabulous, so full of laughter and life, and very astute to the needs of every passenger on the boat. When I am in Victoria again, I will definately be taking another excursion with its company.
 

Review by:   Neville H,    August 2014 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great experience and great company. We got to see the whales. We wish we could stay a little longer while watching the whales.
 

Review by:   Pat B,    August 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Was really great. Only because the tour group moved us from a zodiac to an enclosed boat!! We are 65 and 66 years old and the Zodiac would have been impossible. As it was, it was fantastic. They were very gracious to take care of us. Will definitely be using Viator again.
 

Review by:   Neal M,    August 2012 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour was outstanding! I learned a great deal of information from the on-board biologist. We found a pod of five orcas and followed them for almost an hour. I look forward to repeating the tour on our next visit to Victoria.
 

Review by:   bballgrrl,    August 2012 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
Disappointed, saw no whales. Other companies guaranteed sightings of their money back.
 

Review by:   ranald l,    August 2012 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great time. Fiona was very informative about the whales and overall information of the area. We saw a number_br/_ of orca whales, as well as seals. Recommend it to all.
 

Review by:   RICHARD T,    July 2012 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This was fab, yacht was just right for the middle and younger age groups. Lucky to see whales. Crew very knowledgable on wild life we came across and captain of ship in constant radio contact with other ships around to guide all to see orca. Captain very respectful to all animals we came across, seals, whales, birds, didn't encroach or trap the wild life, allowed easy escape routes if they wished to do so. Crew had marine degrees and vast knowledge, knew all about orca we came across. They hold recognition sheets on dorsal fins so knew who they were and from which group they belonged
 

Review by:   susan k,    November 2011 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
great day didnt see any orca but saw humpback whales
 

Review by:   Kenneth G,    September 2011 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
A long time riding and limited time whale watching.
 

Review by:   Mikkel B,    August 2011 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
A very well organised trip with knowledgeable and helpful crew. We were lucky that the weather was fantastic and we saw orcas, seals, herons, etc, It would have been a 5 star trip if the whales had been a bit more accommodating and more visible, but that is the chance you take.
 

Review by:   Julie Makas P,    July 2011 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
Don't let the pictures fool you. They don't tell you until you get on the excursion that by law they cannot go within 400 yards of the whales. So just plan on taking a nice tour of the harbor without seeing many whales (except for the fins).
 

Review by:   Jan H,    July 2011 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great trip thank you. Saw lots of whales and the crew were great fun and very knowledgeable. Will do it again one day!
 

Review by:   Kenneth G,    June 2011 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
A long time riding and limited time whale watching.
 

Review by:   Terence H,    October 2010 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
We arrived at the office on time for the company to tell us that the boat was fully booked and we would be transferred to another. I had booked this particular tour because of the size of the boat used and what we would expect during the trip. WHAT A JOKE!. We were transferred to something no bigger than a TUG BOAT! 33 people where on this boat, so much that not everybody could sit down. We accept that the weather on that day was not good, but did expect too be able to sit down in safety. The arrangement of this trip by Viator was good and not a problem. We advise to all if you are told that you are being transferred to another boat ask why! We booked this months previous in advance and was disappointed, yes there were whales (in the distance). There are numerous companys on Victoria Harbour offering whale watching. In all this boat we were on ruined the trip, you had to hold on for dear life as it was very choppy. We feel that if the original boat had been used for the trip it would have been more enjoyable (despite the weather) By the way we did not see any boats equivalant in size to the one we originally booked out there whale watching only zodiac boats doing the trip, these boats remained in the harbour tied up!!!!
 

Review by:   Terence H,    September 2010 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
We arrived at the office on time for the company to tell us that the boat was fully booked and we would be transferred to another. I had booked this particular tour because of the size of the boat used and what we would expect during the trip. WHAT A JOKE!. We were transferred to something no bigger than a TUG BOAT! 33 people where on this boat, so much that not everybody could sit down. We accept that the weather on that day was not good, but did expect too be able to sit down in safety. The arrangement of this trip by Viator was good and not a problem. We advise to all if you are told that you are being transferred to another boat ask why! We booked this months previous in advance and was disappointed, yes there were whales (in the distance). There are numerous companys on Victoria Harbour offering whale watching. In all this boat we were on ruined the trip, you had to hold on for dear life as it was very choppy. We feel that if the original boat had been used for the trip it would have been more enjoyable (despite the weather) By the way we did not see any boats equivalant in size to the one we originally booked out there whale watching only zodiac boats doing the trip, these boats remained in the harbour tied up!!!!
 

Review by:   Jennifer H,    July 2010 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I really cannot say enough about how awesome this tour was. The staff was so helpful and so full of knowledge about the Oracas. We also were able to see a Grey Whale. I had a six year old and seven year old with me and they were thrilled. The educational value was fantastic. The Captian was a young lady and she spent alot of time with us and was so careful with the Orcas.
 

Review by:   Nicola S,    January 2010 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great day whale watching, at first we thought we would not see any whales as it was foggy and we seemed to be having no luck finding them. The great thing is that all the Whale watching boats are in contact and advise each other if they get a sighting, so you have a better chance of seeing Whales. After an hour at sea we got great views of lots of Whales... amazing, the crew are great giving information about the Whales, the boat is comfortable and no sea sickness at all, great washroom and refeshments availble. This is a great trip and excellent value for money that I would highly recommend, got some great photo's too.
 

Review by:   Nicola S,   United Kingdom, August 2009 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great day whale watching, at first we thought we would not see any whales as it was foggy and we seemed to be having no luck finding them. The great thing is that all the Whale watching boats are in contact and advise each other if they get a sighting, so you have a better chance of seeing Whales. After an hour at sea we got great views of lots of Whales... amazing, the crew are great giving information about the Whales, the boat is comfortable and no sea sickness at all, great washroom and refeshments availble. This is a great trip and excellent value for money that I would highly recommend, got some great photo's too.
 

Review by:   Patricia M,    August 2008 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I loved this tour! The two young guides were so knowledgeable and friendly. It was so thrilling to see the orcas so close!
 

Review by:   Robert M,    August 2008 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a very worthwhile experience. The tour director was knowledgeable, informative and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone who would enjoy nature contact experiences.
 

Review by:   Jon G,    July 2008 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Fantastic, knowledgeable and courteous staff.
 

Review by:   Michelle R,    July 2008 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The staff was wonderful and extremely friendly. The whales on the other hand were not cooperative that day. We maybe saw a glimpse of one very far away. It is not the tour companies fault but it was disappointing.
 

Review by:   ,    July 2008 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Well worth a trip but felt a bit let down that we did not get closer to the whales. The ride out and back are worth the trip alone. Like a roller coaster.
 

Review by:   Jenna B,    July 2008 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The trip was amazing! The whales were so playful and active and there was so many of them. It was a beautiful afternoon.
 

Review by:   Jon G,   Canada, September 2007 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Fantastic, knowledgeable and courteous staff.
 

Review by:   Michelle R,   United States of America, August 2007 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The staff was wonderful and extremely friendly. The whales on the other hand were not cooperative that day. We maybe saw a glimpse of one very far away. It is not the tour companies fault but it was disappointing.
 

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