VICTORIA · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 12 victoria whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Warm catamaran whale watching in Victoria, with free high-resolution photos and marine-naturalist commentary in the Salish Sea.
Most Popular“It was a fantastic day. I lost track of how many whales we saw. The crew was professional and informative. It was a wonderful experience.”
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with flotation suits, whale sighting guarantee, and close-up orcas and humpbacks.
“Worth the ride! Fun 3 hours on the water. The zodiac wasn’t terribly uncomfortable. Our Captain provided a safe experience and found the whales, sea lions, and a seal or two!”
Victoria whale watching from a covered boat with warm indoor space, 360° deck views, and marine naturalists. About 3 hours.
“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!”
Ride a heated 60ft cruiser out of Victoria to spot orcas, humpbacks, and sea life in the Salish Sea, with naturalists and hot drinks.
“Excellent tour with a professional, knowledgeable crew. Loads of whale activity to experience. Loved the tour!”
Victoria whale watch by Zodiac RIB: Fort Rodd Hill, Fisgard Lighthouse, Race Rocks, and a free rebook if whales don’t appear.
“Phoenix was a fantastic guide and we saw a ton of wildlife and Orcas! The scenery was also so beautiful!”
3-hour Victoria whale watching cruise with expert naturalists, a certified responsible operator, and strong odds of orcas and humpbacks.
“The reservation was cancelled due to mechanical problems with the vessel. Short notice was given and we were unable to book with another whale watching company”
Winter zodiac whale and wildlife tour from Victoria. Spot humpbacks, seals, and more, plus a hydrophone to hear whale calls.
“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 small-group whale watching cruise in Victoria’s Salish Sea with live narration, indoor decks, and flexible routing for sightings.
“We had the most awesome experience, seeing a humpback whale scaring off the orcas repeatedly flapping its tail, quite the exhibition Meagan and Gordon are terrific hosts. I would highly recommend this tour”
Fast, small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria. Warm flotation suits, expert wildlife commentary, and close-up Salish Sea action in ~3 hours.
“This was such an amazing experience. We got to see an orca pod swimming right in front of us! Our guide was hilarious and made it fun.”
6-hour catamaran cruise from Port Welshpool to Wilsons Prom for humpback whale spotting, with commentary, morning tea, and lunch.
“Excellent trip Knowledgable staff Beautiful part of the world Great to see birds, dolphins, seals, rocks and…a whale!”
Spend four hours on a Campbell River zodiac chase for orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, and more, with warm survival suits and included snacks.
“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.”
4-hour Campbell River whale watching with a pro guide, survival suits, small groups, and coffee, tea, and snacks while you look for orcas and humpbacks.
“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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