Victoria Whale Watch Tour

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Overview

Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria. Whether it is in the morning or the afternoon, be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime! The 61-foot comfortable Ocean Cruiser - Marauder IV is fast, quiet, stable and suitable for all ages. Relax as you sit inside, outside, or on the top deck with the Captain – the viewing options are all terrific! Especially unique are the side decks running the whole length of the boat. There is lots of room to move around, view wildlife and take that perfect picture. Your expert naturalists are on board to ensure a memorable and educational experience. Sit back and tune into our narration about wildlife and the natural history of the Vancouver Island Coast. Keep on the lookout for whales and other marine life like porpoises, elephant seals, harbour seals, sea lions and a variety of marine birds!

Meeting Point

1119 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, Canada
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End Point

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What To Expect

1. Juan de Fuca Marine Trail 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.

2. SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters 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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For any additional information regarding accessibility, please contact SpringTide Whale Watching at (250) 384-4444
Must meet minimum passenger requirements to confirm.

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Reviews

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300 reviews

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258
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25
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First Time Whale Watchers. Would recommend everyone goes at least once!

Published on Jun, 2024

Katie and Captain Ian were amazing hosts! My wife and I were with our 2 friends. All first times seeing this for us. We were lucky enough to see orcas, humpback whales, and seals! The boat ride was very comfortable, and they even offerred us additional jackets, pants, hats and gloves for if anyone was cold. Since the trip was about 4 hours, it was definitely convienent having a bathroom available to us. Katie also took pictures on her camera, so we could focus on seeing the experience with our own eyes! Overall, I would definitely recommend this trip to others!

A great experience

Published on May, 2024

We had a great trip out on the covered boat to search for whales. The staff were friendly and well organised. And we managed to see a humped back whale. A wonderful experience.

What an amazing experience

Published on May, 2024

What a superb trip! Blessed with calm seas and little wind the conditions were perfect. The boat (Marauder) was spacious and comfortable with covered and open seating areas to cater for everyone. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate was available throughout. Sightings ... we fairly quickly found a mother orca and her three calves, spent some time with them before moving on to spit a mother (hump back) and her calf. Courtney was our naturalist on board; she was very informative and ensured we got the best from the adventure. Waterproof trousers and jackets were available for those that required them. From beginning to end the communication with Springtide has been excellent; we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to take a tour from Victoria.

A really great experience

Published on May, 2024

Can’t rate this too highly. The crew and naturalists were so knowledgeable and friendly. The boat is really comfortable and fast when it needs to be.

Wow. Go with these guys!

Published on May, 2024

Can’t say enough about our experience with Springtide. The entire crew were young, enthusiastic, and exceptionally respectful of the environment and the wildlife. The naturalists were extremely knowledgeable, and very willing to share the professional photos they took during the trip. The boat itself was far more comfortable than I expected, and even had a clean head. Best of all, the orcas seemed to know who their good friends are, because of all the ships out there they swam up and said HI to ours! Couldn’t have had a better experience.

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