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Victoria Sunset Whale Watching: Guided Tour
4.9
552 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a thoroughly guided, 3.5 to 4 hour long adventure of whale watching and wildlife observation during sunset, taking off from Downtown Victoria on the Salish Sea Eclipse - a top-tier covered catamaran boasting three observation decks! This journey concludes as the sun sets, guaranteeing a memorable experience!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 812 Wharf St - Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animal’s stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones!
Ease into the evening aboard our luxury catamaran, Salish Sea Eclipse, as we depart Victoria’s scenic inner harbour. This 3.5-4 hour tour is a photographer’s favourite and a relaxing way to end the day as the sun sets over the Salish Sea.
(Cruise ship passengers, Please allow at least 5.5 hours + from check-in time to return to your ship.)
What's Included
- Free photo package of your trip & wildlife, with personal photos of you and your loved ones
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- All fees and/or taxes
- On-board restrooms
- Tea and coffee
- Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee - new free tour from any of our locations until you see whales
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
- service animals allowed with proper documentation
- operates in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately for the weather.
Location
812 Wharf St
Wharf Street
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time at Prince of Whales Whale Watching located below the Visitor Information Centre in the Inner Harbour (812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3). The boat will not be held for late passengers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(552 Ratings)
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Jimlk4033qc
Aug 19, 2024
A must see adventure - This trip was amazing, we took the catamaran 5pm trip and it was awesome. We are glad we took the catamaran as out on the open water it was very windy and cool, nice to have the shelter when traveling in and out and between sites. The boat had lots of room to move around and see the whales. The staff was really good, knowledgeable, and very friendly, a great bonus to the trip to have alot of questions answered. We followed one family for quite a way and also went to the island to see some sea lions. Definately recommend the trip to others.
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Andrewhlinares
Aug 17, 2024
Must do experience! - Such a great experience! The tour guides are so passionate about the orcas. Algebra, the guide, was hilarious! Overall 10/10 experience.
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Londonderry2016
Aug 17, 2024
Perfect evening cruise and lucked out with orcas!! - We had a fantastic time on the sunset cruise. The cruise was approximately 3.5 hours and was on a catamaran that was very well maintained and comfortable. The crew were fantastic - big shout out to Jamie, Algebra and Michael who were super nice and very knowledgeable about the marine life, and captain Richard and first mate Gord.
We spent about 45 mins getting out and looking for whales, and then came across a group of three orcas, who we were able to watch for about an hour or so. It was the first time for all of us (family with kids ranging from 5-9 years) seeing whales so it was pretty amazing. The crew told us about the particular whales we were watching and the kids were fascinated. On the way back, we stood in the front and rode the waves which was also great fun. We loved the complementary hot chocolate and coffee/tea - nice touch! Also loved that the crew took photos and sent the link out very quickly after the trip so we could just focus on enjoying the moment.
All in all, the cruise was awesome and very professionally done. Thanks all!
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Etevjo
Aug 16, 2024
Sunsets and Whales, well organized adventure - Well organized group to travel with. Introduction and check in was quick, safety meeting by staff Algebra was good and catchy (no one loves to sit through these) and saw whales. Matt was amazing with his knowledge of the whales. He answered many many questions from all age people with ease and showed he knew his stuff. But not only as a job but you could tell for a young person he truely loves “his” whale families and understands them. He didn’t just go on knowledge but confidently explained and answered the questions.
The staff Jaime checked on us to ensure each passanger wasn’t seasick and all was going well. The drive back was very bumpy but expected when at sea. Rolled back into the harbour just as the sun was going down
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Sebastienbx9083dr
Aug 15, 2024
Great experience - Great crew members, the boat is convenient for a family as we can easily go inside and outside the cabin and keep the kids safe and at a good temperature.
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Niklasstrombeck
Aug 13, 2024
Professional and friendly - Great arrangement, great boat, great whales! We had a fantastic and knowledgeable guide spending most her time on the deck talking to the audience!
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X2030scashleym
Aug 13, 2024
Great company, would recommend - Not my first time out with Prince of Whales and won't be my last. Excellent company, staff and values. Although we didn't get lucky in seeing Orcas, we still enjoyed our evening on the boat, seeing sea lions, an elephant seal, an otter and a brief Humpback whale sighting.
all of the crew and staff were welcoming, professional knowledgeable and authentic. Thank you to Sandy
Richard, Jamie, Jamie, and Micheal for keeping us comfortable, safe and entertained. They were generous and kind enough to welcome us back on behalf of the "whale sighting Guarantee" for another complimentary trip.
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Raaraabluesheep
Aug 12, 2024
A must do in Victoria! - What an amazing trip! We saw Orca, Humpbacks, Sea Lions and Seals. Blown away by the encounters with the wildlife but also the crew passion & knowledge down to identifying individual whales. Francois, Sandy, Sophie, Jamie & Maddie provided an exceptional experience. Thank you all so much!
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435kerih
Aug 11, 2024
Great Experience. - A fantastic experience.
- Excellent staff - informative and entertaining
- Successful trip - saw a number of whales and other wildlife
- Comfortable vessel with great facilities
- Complementary hot drinks
- Indoor and outdoor viewing areas
Key Feature:
- The staff take photos on every trip and these are part of the trip cost. So you can focus on the experience and not have to have your phone glued to your hand for the entire journey. The photos taken are available for you to download after your journey. Good quality images.
Good to Know:
We did both the sunset and half day cruise. The sunset was our favourite. Less people and beautiful sunset. It is very cold though. Bring warm layers and a windbreaker jacket if you want to stand outside or at the front.
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Davidsq3376rq
Aug 10, 2024
Sunset Ride - Beautiful afternoon on the water. Well informed captain and crew who treated us well. Followed two Orcas for a good part of the trip. Information given made the sightings even better
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