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15 Best Victoria Whale Watching Tours

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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.

15 Best Victoria Whale Watching Tours

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Victoria’s waterfront start: Inner Harbour to the whale-search zone
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Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

1.Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Heated catamaran whale watching in Victoria with naturalist commentary, Strait of Juan de Fuca search, and free high-res photos included.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Megan and her team were great naturalists on board, and did a super job of spotting, providing background, and details on the trip. Capt Richard managed the boat orientation very well, keeping our view consistent. Dress very warmly for late september. Rain gear, hat, gloves, if you want to experience the view from the deck…”

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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure - Getting ready at 812 Wharf St: suits, safety, and the real meeting flow
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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

2.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Small-group Victoria Zodiac tour with flotation suits, expert skippers, and a whale sighting guarantee in the Salish Sea.

★ 5.0

“Loved it. Very fast Zodiac! Extremely knowledgeable Captain. Saw lots of beautiful Orcas, Humpbacks, seals, and otters. Thankful for the warm suits they gave us to wear.”

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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel - Meeting at 146 Kingston St and Getting Settled Fast
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

3.Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

3-hour covered Victoria whale watch with 360 decks and indoor warmth, naturalists spotting humpbacks and more; $136.42.

★ 4.5

“We saw a lot of hump back whales !!! Gordon and Briar did an outstanding job of finding them. Briar did a great job informing us about marine life, whales and the eco systems! It was very interesting and informative!”

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Victoria Whale Watch Tour - Your wildlife wish list: orcas, humpbacks, and the extras
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Victoria Whale Watch Tour

4.Victoria Whale Watch Tour

Victoria whale watching on a heated 60ft Ocean Cruiser with expert naturalists. Spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more in 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Trip well organised, knowledgeable staff and crew boat was good and captained very good, we spotted Orca, humpback and sea lions”

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From Victoria: Whale Watching Trip on Covered Boat - The “naturalist-led” part: what you actually learn while you wait
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From Victoria: Whale Watching Trip on Covered Boat

5.From Victoria: Whale Watching Trip on Covered Boat

3-hour Victoria whale watching on a covered boat with marine naturalists, hot drinks, indoor/outdoor viewing, and a photo package.

★ 4.7

“Sophia was terrific! She is knowledgeable, friendly, funny, we enjoyed the trip because of her. She is very entertaining and enthusiastic about her job, you can tell she loves what she does”

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Victoria: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Meet at Wharf Street and Plan for a 4-Hour Float
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Victoria: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria - Your 3h 20m Plan: Lighthouse Quick Stop, Then Race Rocks
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Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

7.Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

Zodiac RIB whale watching from Victoria with survival suits, small groups, and quick lighthouse stops, plus free rebook if whales elude you.

★ 4.5

“It was so exhilarating! An absolute must do if you are visiting Victoria! Plan on getting wet, but seeing the whales in their natural habitat is incredibly breathtaking. An experience we will never forget and an item checked off our bucket list!”

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Victoria Whale Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalists - Where you start: Five Star Whale Watching and the first cruise moments
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Victoria Whale Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalists

8.Victoria Whale Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalists

A 3-hour Victoria whale watching cruise in the Salish Sea with 2 naturalists on board, built for responsible wildlife spotting.

★ 4.5

“They are not at the dock to get you, if you schedule this on your own. You therefore have to schedule this on your own. Victoria is not within a quick walking distance (30 min). Taxi is the most reasonable because they will get you closure to your exact spot. Where the bus for the…”

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Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour - Meeting at 1119 Wharf Street: How to Avoid the Usual Victoria Confusion
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Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

9.Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria whale watching on the Marauder IV Ocean Cruiser: 3 hours, 360° decks, heated cabin, hot drinks, expert naturalists, photo package.

★ 4.8

“Very friendly & knowledgeable staff who kept us informed about the individual whales throughout the tour - we got to see orcas & humpback whales! They looked after us with cups of hot chocolate. Big thanks to the awesome crew - Ian, Katie, Aly, Molly & Annet!”

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Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour - The Zodiac Ride: Cruiser Suits, Small Boat, and Big Winter Views
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Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

10.Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

Winter Zodiac whale tour from Victoria with cruiser suits, a marine naturalist, hydrophone whale calls, and chances to spot big wildlife.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac - The Salish Sea Search: Speed, Spray, and How the Captain Finds Whales
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

11.Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

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.

★ 5.0

“This was an incredible experience! Our captain was fantastic—so knowledgeable and full of amazing facts about the different types of whales. We were incredibly lucky to see three different species during our trip. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!”

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Victoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat - Prince of Whales Check-In and Getting Suited Up in Cold-Water Style
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Victoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat

12.Victoria: Whale Watching Adventure in a Zodiac Boat

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.

★ 4.5

“Our driver was Dustin. He was very professional, and knowledgable and we felt very safe in the boat. The boat ride itself was tons of fun, but Dustin took us to see sea lions, and had three sightings of humpback mothers and calves! It was truly amazing. I will never forget it!”

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4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour - What You Can Expect to See: Orcas, Humpbacks, and More Possibilities
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4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour

13.4 Hour Afternoon Whale Watching Tour

A warm, small-group 4-hour afternoon zodiac whale watch from Campbell River, with survival suits, snacks, and a captain chasing orcas.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour - Small Group (Up to 10) Means You Actually Spot Things Together
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4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour

14.4 Hour Morning Whale Watching Tour

Enjoy a 4-hour morning whale watching tour from Campbell River with a small group, pro guide, snacks, and survival suits on fast zodiacs.

★ 5.0

“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”

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Victoria: Sunset Whale Watching Tour on an Open Scarab Boat - The Open Scarab Boat Ride: Close to the Water Without Feeling Rushed
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Victoria: Sunset Whale Watching Tour on an Open Scarab Boat

15.Victoria: Sunset Whale Watching Tour on an Open Scarab Boat

Sunset whale watching in Victoria’s Salish Sea on a comfortable open Scarab boat, with hotel pickup, onboard naturalist, and warm gear.

★ 5.0

“Was good tour and staff were thinking good about us asking multiple times if you needed more stuff to stay warm They took there time to let us see the whales”

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