VICTORIA · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 victoria whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Heated catamaran whale watching in Victoria with naturalist commentary, Strait of Juan de Fuca search, and free high-res photos included.
Most Popular“The crew spent lots of time educating us on the different whales and sea lions. We saw lots of whales and sea lions”
Small-group Victoria Zodiac tour with flotation suits, expert skippers, and a whale sighting guarantee in the Salish Sea.
“A thrilling adventure and very worthwhile. Appreciated the suits, hats, gloves that kept us warm. A wonderful view of orcas and humpback whales. The sea lions were very entertaining. Mark, our captain, was very engaging and informative about these magnificent creatures.”
3-hour covered Victoria whale watch with 360 decks and indoor warmth, naturalists spotting humpbacks and more; $136.42.
“Super amazing crew and great whale watching experience! Saw Orcas and a humpback! Outstanding time had by all, even me and I was sea sick”
Victoria whale watching on a heated 60ft Ocean Cruiser with expert naturalists. Spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more in 3 hours.
“All crew members were excellent and full of knowledge. Super friendly and the boat was great. Was nice to be able to walk around the boat instead of being stuck on a bench seat like some of the others we seen out there.”
3-hour Victoria whale watching on a covered boat with marine naturalists, hot drinks, indoor/outdoor viewing, and a photo package.
“Absolutely fantastic seen orcas and humpback whale just what we hoped for”
Guided whale cruise from Victoria in the Salish Sea with heated cabin, sundecks, marine naturalists, and free high-res photos.
“The first experts on the boat knew all about the animals we saw. We managed to see a humpback whale. Harbour porpoise, sea lions and a pod of orca.”
Zodiac RIB whale watching from Victoria with survival suits, small groups, and quick lighthouse stops, plus free rebook if whales elude you.
“This was a wonderful experience. It was cold! Even though the body suits provided protect you from getting extremely wet, dress warmly.”
A 3-hour Victoria whale watching cruise in the Salish Sea with 2 naturalists on board, built for responsible wildlife spotting.
“Lovely experience for my husband and I. We saw a family of orcas and 2 humpbacks. Our naturalist was amazing as well, she was very passionate about her job and kept us very engaged as she told us about the whales and surrounding areas.”
Victoria whale watching on the Marauder IV Ocean Cruiser: 3 hours, 360° decks, heated cabin, hot drinks, expert naturalists, photo package.
“The trip was well organised and all the crew (Ian, Ali, Kate and Morgan) were passionate about the wildlife. We were fortunate to see 2 separate pods of orcas plus harbour seals, a stellar sea lion and a juvenile bald eagle. We were offered extra coats to keep us warm - they looked after us…”
Winter Zodiac whale tour from Victoria with cruiser suits, a marine naturalist, hydrophone whale calls, and chances to spot big wildlife.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
A fast, close-to-the-water Zodiac whale watch in Victoria. Suit up, scan the Salish Sea, and learn from an expert guide for about 3 hours.
“Thanks Kate for the great tour, guidance and experience! Was a real one of a time view and it was nice to be guided by someone, who is really in her element!”
3 hours on a Zodiac from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to chase orcas and humpbacks, with warm suits, expert skipper guidance, and a whale guarantee.
“The weather was cold and we didn’t see any wildlife but we have a chance to go again next time which we are excited about!”
A warm, small-group 4-hour afternoon zodiac whale watch from Campbell River, with survival suits, snacks, and a captain chasing orcas.
“Paul was an excellent captain and took us right to eagles, harbor seals, sea lions, orca whales, and humpback whales. The zodiac boats are great and the suits they supply keep you nice and warm while cruising through the water. Overall a great experience and one of the highlights of our BC vacation.”
Enjoy a 4-hour morning whale watching tour from Campbell River with a small group, pro guide, snacks, and survival suits on fast zodiacs.
“Fantastic tour in beautiful nature and with extremely professional guide. Jenn took us on an exciting whaling safari, where we saw squirrels, sea lions, seals, eagles, etc. Jenn shared his great knowledge about the animals and we felt completely safe on the trip.Auto-translated”
Sunset whale watching in Victoria’s Salish Sea on a comfortable open Scarab boat, with hotel pickup, onboard naturalist, and warm gear.
“Ja. Gut organisiert, zwar unerwartet kalt Mitte August, aber die Crew war darauf vorbereitet. Toll, besonders mit Kindern/Jugendlichen sehe zu empfehlen.”
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