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“Awesome trip! Saw amazing humpback whales even one that breached! Did not however, see any orcas. Thank you, Reid, Michael, and Jessy amazing naturalists and photographers!”
Small-group Victoria Zodiac tour with flotation suits, expert skippers, and a whale sighting guarantee in the Salish Sea.
“It was excellent and everyone was super helpful! Easy to navigate, useful guide to information and payment. It was a spontaneous trip which was wonderful x”
3-hour covered Victoria whale watch with 360 decks and indoor warmth, naturalists spotting humpbacks and more; $136.42.
“Please bring gloves hat an a coat. It was so cold. They should definitely tell u when u book the trip. But so worth.”
Victoria whale watching on a heated 60ft Ocean Cruiser with expert naturalists. Spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more in 3 hours.
“Great time! Crew and staff were excellent! Jake shared beautiful pictures as promised. Leon (forgive me if wrong name) was our tour guide inside the cabin. He was very knowledgeable, great with questions, and showed pure excitement when we saw the whales. We saw a seal near the dock, orca whales and the humpback whales…”
3-hour Victoria whale watching on a covered boat with marine naturalists, hot drinks, indoor/outdoor viewing, and a photo package.
“We had an amazing tour with Orca Spirit Adventures. The guides were really nice and experienced in finding the rhe right spots. The group was not too large, no overcrowding on the upper deck. I would definitely book this tour again!”
Guided whale cruise from Victoria in the Salish Sea with heated cabin, sundecks, marine naturalists, and free high-res photos.
“The guides were very informative and interactive. We seen some amazing Orca's on our tour. Listen to the instructions for what to wear on the boat, especially if you want to sit outside. It is chilly out on the water. I would definitely recommend this to anyone going to the Victoria area! It was great…”
Zodiac RIB whale watching from Victoria with survival suits, small groups, and quick lighthouse stops, plus free rebook if whales elude you.
“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide did a wonderful job making sure we saw whales and seals. He was also very informative of the animals and whales we spotted.”
A 3-hour Victoria whale watching cruise in the Salish Sea with 2 naturalists on board, built for responsible wildlife spotting.
“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…”
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.
“We were hoping to see some whales and we were not disappointed. We could not believe how many whales we were fortunately able to see. Our captain “Cam” was very knowledgeable and informative about the wildlife and knew where the best chances of seeing the whales. Also we saw sea lions and seals. We are…”
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.
“Although we were not lucky enough to see any whales, the ride itself was a blast. We look forward to coming again with our whale sighting gaurantee and hope to spot some killer whales next time. Definitely would recommend.”
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.
“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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