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Victoria Sunset Whale Watching: Guided Tour
4.9
588 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!
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales gracefully surfacing together to bald eagles soaring above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share fascinating stories about these creatures. Enjoy the comfort of…
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales gracefully surfacing together to bald eagles soaring above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share fascinating stories about these creatures. Enjoy the comfort of a heated cabin, staying warm, dry, and hydrated throughout the journey. Fully immerse yourself in this extraordinary experience as we capture free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the stunning scenery, and your cherished moments!
Relax into the evening aboard our luxurious catamaran, Salish Sea Eclipse, as we set sail from Victoria’s picturesque inner harbour. This 3.5-4 hour tour is a favorite among photographers and offers a serene way to conclude the day as the sun sets over the Salish Sea. Explore the charm of Victoria on our whale watching tour, beginning from the scenic Inner Harbour and cruising past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with views of the magnificent Legislative Building, the delightful Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s structures.
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,…
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
- service animals allowed with proper documentation, subject to weather and captain discretion
- operates in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure time
- service animals allowed with proper documentation, subject to weather and captain discretion
- operates in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure time
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(588 Ratings)
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Melissame4118uv
Dec 8, 2024
Lovely experience! - Great guide, enjoyed the trip! Not for the sea sick though, but was really fun to see all the wildlife! The whales weren’t super active when I went, but the company offered me a free second trip to make up for it!
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Eatrunsail
Oct 14, 2024
Definitely would recommend this tour - Fabulous adventure! Saw humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, seals, eagles,,. Lots of room on the catamaran to move around and great viewing areas as well as indoor areas too. Crew were knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and even entertaining.
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Susanrv4094oh
Oct 3, 2024
Amazing tour! - What an amazing tour! Saw 3 different species including Humpbacks, Orcas and Harbor seals. Our guide Fox was soo fun and informative. Loved that he got excited when spotting for us.
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Debbie
Sep 30, 2024
Sunset whale watch - Fabulous trip whale watching from Victoria. We saw orcas and humpbacks along with sea lions and seals. Crew are very knowledgeable and managed to answer all questions that people asked about the wildlife. They also take photos which are then emailed to you, which was amazing because most of my photos were of waves and splashes
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Jonathan_r
Sep 24, 2024
Great Experience! - Very knowledgeable and friendly staff! Algebra was very funny and engaging. Algebra and Rajan were extremely knowledgeable and answered every question we had with enthusiasm and great detail!
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Nanetteb169
Sep 22, 2024
It’s Different with Knowledgeable Crews - Kudos to the team!
Rejan, Eden, Reid for their knowledgeable detail on the whales. This is not my first whale tour but the experience is different when there’s someone who introduce, explain and share details and fun facts about the whales alongside.
Thanks captain Richard and first mate Sandy for keeping us safe and finding us bigg’s orcas, humpback whales and sea lions.
One tips: we were told to meet the captain at 4pm by the whale statue but everyone was standing and waited under the sun for 20mins…
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Annaju8338mb
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing - Had an absolute amazing time! Saw orcas, humpback whales and sealions. The light with the sunset tour was beautiful and the very enthusiastic and knowledgeable crew of Rajan, Eden andReid made it an excellent tour! Also Sandy and Richard made sure the boat was positioned in the ways so we could see the whales well.
Great tour!
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355nikit
Sep 21, 2024
Fantastic! - Fantastic experience on the sunset trip and lucky enough to see a number of orca and humpback whales. The staff Captain Richard, First Mate Sandy and Naturalists Rajan, Eden and Reid also made the trip even more special, and on such a comfortable boat with complimentary hot drinks. Would definitely recommend!
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Adventurer29306
Sep 21, 2024
What a great experience - I have wanted to do the whale watching my whole life. My family gave me this trip for my 70th birthday. I so enjoyed this journey. The tour guides were great especially Michael and Raj. This is a very worth while journey
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Q9875qhmiked
Oct 11, 2024
Whales, Sunsets, Nice evening on the water - The whale watching tour was as good as you could’ve asked for. We saw many whales and got some amazing pictures provided by the crew. Was nice to be able to see both Orca’s and Humpback’s. We also got to see, and unfortunately smell, both seals and sea lions. All part of the experience, I guess. The opportunities to take pictures of the sunset, on the water, are worth the price of admission. The captain and crew were very knowledgeable. Sandy, Jamie, Algebra, Francois, and Michael were the best crew I could’ve asked for. Do yourself a favour, and go have a blast on this tour.
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