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Victoria Whale Watching: Half-Day Luxury Adventure
4.9
1,997 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a half-day luxury adventure in Victoria, Canada, aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran. Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea, spot wildlife, and learn from marine mammal experts.
Embark on a half-day luxury adventure in Victoria, Canada, aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran. Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea, spot wildlife, and learn from marine mammal experts.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the splendor of the Salish Sea and its diverse wildlife, from synchronized whale surfacing to bald eagles gliding above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in pursuit of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share captivating stories about these creatures (all while you remain cozy,…
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the splendor of the Salish Sea and its diverse wildlife, from synchronized whale surfacing to bald eagles gliding above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in pursuit of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share captivating stories about these creatures (all while you remain cozy, dry, and refreshed in the heated cabin!). This is an exceptional trip for photographers, offering the ultimate whale-watching adventure for every explorer. Fully engage in this remarkable experience as we capture complimentary high-resolution photos of the wildlife, scenery, and your cherished companions!
What's Included
- Free photo package of your trip & wildlife, with personal photos of you and your loved ones
- Two washrooms
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Tea and coffee
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet…
- Free photo package of your trip & wildlife, with personal photos of you and your loved ones
- Two washrooms
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Tea and coffee
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee - new free tour from Vancouver or Victoria until you see whales!
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
Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of the Salish Sea in comfort, as we cut through…
Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of the Salish Sea in comfort, as we cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of wildlife, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket, subject to captain’s discretion
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to the 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).
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
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Cinnamon_w
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing , best crew and boat , unforgettable day!!! - Great experience! Wonderful crew and captain. Very comfortable clean boat , refreshments offered were very much appreciated in a blustery day . Captain and first mate worked hard to get us as close as allowed to see whales. Several humpbacks, sea lions one adorable sea otter. Tons of birds . The pictures taken for us was cherry on top ! I tried to just soak in the beauty and experience. Highly recommend this experience
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116annp
Oct 27, 2024
Couldn't have asked for more. - This whale-watching trip couldn't have been better! Capt Richard and First Mate Sandy got us to the humpbacks immediately and soon found a pod of Orcas that we followed for some time. The crew decided to follow the Orcas because there were transient Orcas that were harder to find. I was in front of the boat with Crew member Michael, who was very helpful and a wealth of information. Aleesia was available for questions.
The ship is big and comfortable inside with lots of outdoor areas too. They serve complimentary warm drinks.
After watching whales for 3 hours the captain stopped by the lighthouse to show is Seals and Sealions and then to visit a little sea otter.
Couldn't have asked for more.
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870daniellax
Oct 26, 2024
Fabulous 🤩🤩🤩🤩 - One of the best experiences ever!! Thank you very much guys! Reid and the other guide ( sorry, I don't remember her name), were great!! I had such a wonderful day!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Anilyelamarthy
Oct 26, 2024
Extremely extraordinary experience - I strongly recommend prince of whales for your whales watching experience. I had really great experience. Thank you so much for the memorable experience
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F2741rbolivers
Oct 25, 2024
An incredible day with lots of whales, great boat and great staff - This was an unbelievably great experience. We saw lots of Orcas and several Humpbacks, and they came right up to the boat. Lots of sea lions too. The boat was great, very clean and spacious and not too packed. Richard and Sandy did a great job starting us off and taking control of the boat, and it was smooth sailing. Shoutout to Reid who is an absolute superstar - her enthusiasm for the whales and wildlife was so infectious and she did an amazing job, she gave us so much interesting information and made sure nobody missed anything they wanted to see. Michael also took some amazing photos and did a great job too - and getting the photos by email for free later in the day is a fantastic touch. A fantastic company with great staff and a truly wonderful day. I plan to look back at these photos for many years to come and remember a special day.
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Navigate276354
Oct 25, 2024
Whale watching at its finest!!! - What a fantastic experience we had!!! So many sitings and the crew was top notch!! Thank you so much Captain Richard…First Mate Sandy…and Naturalists Reid and Michael….you guys were great!!! You won’t be disappointed booking this trip!!!
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206shrutir
Oct 25, 2024
Fabulous experience - Whale watching trip from Victoria was fantastic. A must to do thing when u visiting the islands. The staff did an excellent job, specially Micheal, explained all d info abt whales.
Very safe activity. We got to see humpback and orcas. Lucky us
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Z7824debobt
Oct 24, 2024
Fun day of whale watching. - We had a wonderful day. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Richard, Sandy, Aleesia and Michael were fantastic hosts.
We would highly recommend these staff members for your trip.
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Fiona
Oct 24, 2024
Excellent must-do trip in Victoria ! - Excellent whale watching trip with Prince of Whales .. superb sightings of orcas , humpbacks , sea-lions , seals and a sleepy otter . Fantastic information at every stage from Michael and Aleesia who made the trip so much more enjoyable with all their facts and observations . Smooth and safe trip with Richard & Sandy in charge . Excellent trip - worth every penny… would highly recommend .
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Vincej50
Oct 25, 2024
Great experience - Loved it ! We saw many things, whales anns orcas and the boat ride was lovely. Reid and Michael were excellent and very helpful ! 🙏
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