Where to go · VICTORIA WHALE WATCHING TOURS
The 15 best victoria whale watching tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it sails and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, with boat comfort, wildlife, photo package, price, tips, and booking advice.
“Great experience but dress warm! Jesse’s Michael and Reid were great! They were very knowledgeable and pointed out everything!! The weather was a bit cool but the boat was great - the bottom portion is heated and the hot chocolate was awesome!”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, safety details, and honest value advice.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t see any whales, but the experience was fantastic. Our tour guide and driver, Mark, tried his best and he did a great job pointing out other wildlife available that day. I definitely plan to use my free whale watching trip to try again!”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, practical tips, pricing, safety, and honest advice.
“We saw so many whales!! 4 different Orca groups and several Humpback whales, too many to keep track of. Outstanding time on the zodiac, so fun being on the water like that to view the amazing marine life. We learned so much from the guide about the whales and their unique situations in relation to people and resources. It is all so very interesting and makes you want to steward the natural resources so much better. Thank you for the education, advocacy, and amazing tour! We would go again in a heartbeat! Thank you!”
Review of Victoria’s covered whale-watching tour, with warm indoor seating, outdoor decks, marine guides, wildlife tips, price, and practical advice.
“The naturalists were informative. Great whale sightings. Well worth the expense and would recommend.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour SpringTide whale watch, with orcas, humpbacks, expert guides, hot drinks, boat comfort, price, and practical tips.
“It was fun and very relaxing. Ali was very knowledgeable and answered any questions. Captain Ian was spectacular and made the sailing smooth and fun.”
Review of Victoria’s covered boat whale watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, warm drinks, naturalists, photos, and practical tips.
“The experience is really good my kids love it the team are very awesome. Liam, Jake and i forgot the captain are so amazing.. they really take time bring us to the area where we can see the orca, sealions and many other creatures.. we love so much is the boat we have the option to stay on deck or inside the boat with free coffee and hot chocolate.. thanks again guyz our family really enjoyed it.”
Review of Victoria’s covered whale watching cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, heated cabins, free photos, wildlife tips, and honest value advice.
“Seating wasn’t comfortable but expected for a tour boat. Crew was fantastic”
Review of Victoria’s Zodiac whale watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, Race Rocks, practical tips, safety notes, and honest value advice.
“Safety was the 1st concern, then spotting the marine life. The captain/guide took great care that we would have an awsome experience- it was a success.”
Review of Victoria’s three-hour whale-watching cruise, with naturalists, wildlife odds, pricing, boat comfort, tips, access, and booking advice.
“It wa a great day weather was cooperating but on the water for a little cold while travelling. Go to see some whales after along search of the area.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour SpringTide whale watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, expert guides, warm cabins, pricing, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience! The boat was comfortable with plenty of spaces to sit, a bathroom, and great views from any seated position. We were extremely lucky to see two orca pods, one young humpback whale, heaps of sea lions, a porpoise, and seals as well. The orcas even made an appearance in the harbor as we were coming back in! The tour guides and boat crew were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this tour to anyone visiting Victoria!”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, comfort notes, and honest value advice.
“Our guide Heather was really pleasant and very informative. She did everything to make the ride as pleasant as possible even though the sea was a bit rough for us, who aren’t used to sailing.”
Ride a winter Zodiac from Victoria to spot whales, seals, sea lions, otters, birds, and hear whale calls through a hydrophone.
“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.”
Review of Victoria's 3-hour whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, marine biologists, boat comfort, wildlife odds, price, and practical tips.
“it hard to find the whales, every other boat is doing the same thing. However, it was educational in other aspects and she was very knowledgable, fun and interesting.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour whale and wildlife tour, with practical advice on boats, sightings, guides, price, weather, and booking.
“Unfortunately due to technical issues they had to change us to another provider, everything was quickly taken care of for as though. We had a fantastic trip and seen many humpback whales.”
Review of Victoria’s Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, costs, safety, and booking advice.
“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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