• Language:EnglishEn
  • Currency:USD  (US$)
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Help
  • Log in
Skip to content
  • Canada
  • British Columbia
  • Things to do in Victoria, British Columbia
Water activity

Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

4.6  / 5
278 reviews
Activity provider:Orca Spirit Adventures Whale Watching
photo-gallery
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Add to wishlist
Water activity

Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

Activity provider:Orca Spirit Adventures Whale Watching
4.6  / 5
278 reviews
Likely to sell out

From US$ 131.57 per person

Likely to sell out

Experience memories that last a lifetime on a 3-hour whale watching tour from Victoria, Canada. Climb aboard a state-of-the-art zodiac boat to observe the vast wildlife of the Salish Sea, feeling the spirit of the wild of British Columbia.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the vast west coast wildlife
  • Take an exhilarating ride on board a 12-passenger zodiac vessel along one of the world's most breath-taking coastlines
  • Experience the wilderness of the Pacific Ocean up-close
Full description

Experience the awe and inspiration of seeing whales in their natural environment on this unique whale-watching excursion from Victoria. Cruise along in an open zodiac boat on the Salish Sea, and get the chance to spot orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales, as well as porpoises and seals.

After being collected from your downtown accommodation in a comfortable shuttle bus, you will venture down to the harbor where you will meet with your boat. After meeting your guides for the day, you will then depart from Victoria, setting off on your 3-hour whale-watching tour. Between April and October, you will have a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including both transient and resident orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales. Other wildlife you may encounter include Dall’s and harbor porpoises, harbor and elephant seals, and otters and marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles. The zodiac vessels used on your tour are definitely recommended for the wild-at-heart. You can let the wind blow in your hair and be exposed to the true west-coast elements in an open-style, 12-passenger vessel. At the conclusion of your exhilarating tour, you will be returned back to the harbor, at which point you will be driven back to your accommodation in downtown Victoria.

Includes
  • Whale-watching tour
  • Certified marine naturalist Zodiac driver
  • Full flotation cruiser suits
  • Dry storage under seat or storage in the office during the tour
  • Hydrophones to listen to whale calls as they communicate in the water below
  • Whale watching guarantee
  • Food and drinks (light snacks are available to purchase in the office)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • Wheelchair users

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the dock level of 950 Wharf Street.

Open in Google Maps ⟶
Important information

Know before you go

  • Food and drinks are available to purchase in the office
  • Bags can be stored in the office or in the dry storage boxes under your seat
  • This company is Gold certified with Green Tourism Canada, and continually looks for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint and increase green initiatives
  • Remember to dress warm as it is always cool on the water
  • This tour is unfortunately not available for guests under the age of 6, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
  • In the event that you are unable to see a whale on your tour, you will be offered a second complimentary whale watching tour
Likely to sell out

From US$ 131.57 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
  • Give this as a gift

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 278 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

Tour was very well organized. Our captain Mick did a great job in explaining not only about the whales but also about wildlife in general in the Salish sea. We had a lot of fun. Unfortunately we didn’t encounter any whales. But you get a life time possibility to come back for another tour. We would book this tour again.

Read more

June 9, 2023

J
Joerg – GermanyVerified booking

Helpful?

This was the most amazing experience EVER. We went as a group of 4. We were all kitted out with body length wetsuits. Please don’t wear flip flops like I did as my toes nearly fell off with frostbite lol. We see a huge whale that went under the boat and played around for a while. We then seen some sea lions and a bald eagle. Our guide was fantastic and so enthusiastic.

Read more

October 28, 2022

D
Dione Michelle – United KingdomVerified booking

Helpful?

Vriendelijke mensen/ kapitein. Helaas, geen walvissen gezien, dit maakte 3uur op een zodiak wel lang. Ik heb geen spijt van de tour, maar denk niet dat ik het opnieuw zou doen. tip, doe waterdichte kleding aan, want je wordt erg nat. het pak dat je aan moet doen is niet waterdicht.

Read more

September 15, 2022

L
Lize – BelgiumVerified booking

Helpful?

Product ID: 184400

  • Canada
  • British Columbia
  • Things to do in Victoria, British Columbia

Top Attractions in Victoria, British Columbia

  • 1British Columbia Parliament Buildings
  • 2Fairmont Empress Hotel
  • 3Beacon Hill Park
  • 4Craigdarroch Castle
  • 5Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria
  • 6Inner-Harbour Pathway, Victoria
  • 7Bastion Square
  • 8Royal British Columbia Museum
  • 9Fan Tan Alley, Victoria
  • 10Lower Johnson Street, Victoria
  • 11Victoria Chinese Public School
  • 12Victoria Butterfly Gardens
  • 13Ogden Point Breakwater
  • 14Victoria Public Market, Victoria
  • 15Ile Savage Brewing, Victoria
  • 16Bon Macaron Patisserie
  • 17Moon Under Water, Victoria
  • 18Whistle Buoy Brewery, Victoria
  • 19MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillería, Victoria
  • 20Vancouver Island Brewing, Victoria

Things to Do in Victoria, British Columbia

  • 1Victoria, British Columbia Activities
  • 2Victoria, British Columbia Tours
  • 3Victoria, British Columbia Outdoor activities
  • 4Victoria, British Columbia Boats & yachts
  • 5Victoria, British Columbia Summer activities
  • 6Victoria, British Columbia Nature & adventure
  • 7Victoria, British Columbia Autumn activities
  • 8Victoria, British Columbia Safaris & wildlife activities
  • 9Victoria, British Columbia Water activities
  • 10Victoria, British Columbia Dolphin & whale watching
  • 11Victoria, British Columbia Marine life
  • 12Victoria, British Columbia Cruises & boat tours
  • 13Victoria, British Columbia Spring activities
  • 14Victoria, British Columbia Garden & park tours
  • 15Victoria, British Columbia Day trips
  • 16Victoria, British Columbia Photography tours
  • 17Victoria, British Columbia Wheelchair accessible
  • 18Victoria, British Columbia Sightseeing
  • 19Victoria, British Columbia Day trips
  • 20Victoria, British Columbia Eco-certified

Cities in Canada

  • 1Toronto
  • 2Montreal
  • 3Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • 4Quebec City
  • 5Banff
  • 6Vancouver
  • 7Ottawa
  • 8Jasper
  • 9Tadoussac
  • 10Calgary
  • 11Whistler
  • 12Kingston, Ontario
  • 13Halifax
  • 14Mont-Tremblant
  • 15Canmore
  • 16Gatineau
  • 17Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • 18Golden
  • 19Winnipeg
  • 20Squamish

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Venice
  • Dubai
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Budapest
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Reykjavik
  • Vienna
  • Edinburgh
  • Krakow
  • Marrakech
  • Madrid

Popular on GetYourGuide

  • Rome Culture & history
  • Paris Architecture
  • Rome Tours
  • Krakow Bus & minivan tours
  • Paris Theme & amusement parks
  • Reykjavik Bus & minivan tours
  • London Entry tickets
  • Venice Airport transfers
  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Paris Bus & minivan tours
  • Dubai Audio guides
  • Marrakech Bus & minivan tours
  • Florence Culture & history
  • Paris Audio guides
  • Rome Airport transfers
  • London Culture & history
  • Paris Tours
  • Paris Entry tickets
  • London Bus & minivan tours

Popular Attractions

  • Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Prague Castle
  • Alcázar of Seville
  • Seville Cathedral
  • 9/11 Memorial, NYC
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Edge
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Pompeii
  • Underground Naples
  • Pantheon, Rome
  • Louvre Museum
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Empire State Building
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Magazine
  • Travel Guides
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Sofort
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2023 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn