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Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria
Bigg's Orca (T65A's) eastbound through Race Passange June 2019 Photo: Mark Malleson
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icon4 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Marvel at the majesty of Canada’s marine wildlife on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria. Hop aboard your boat, a semi-covered vessel built specifically for whale-watching trips, and cruise through the Haro Strait with your guide. Watch the waves from the open sun decks or stay protected from the spray in the heated indoor cabin. Stop off at points of interest through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Listen to fascinating commentary from marine naturalists on board, and admire the beautiful orca, humpback whales, and minke whales you find.
  • Multiple times offered throughout the day
  • See native wildlife in their natural environment
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
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Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
Educational materials on board
Two washrooms
Lifetime Whale Sightings Guarantee - new free tour from Vancouver or Victoria until you see whales!
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
Free photo package of your trip & wildlife, with personal photos of you and your loved ones
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Departure Point

812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada

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).

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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 all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What is the social distancing policy during Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Traveler Tips

  • "Three levels with indoor heat for those who get cold." See review

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A great day on the water!
Jeffrey_R
, Oct 2021
What a wonderful day! Our whale watching tour was with Bill, Joe, Valerie and Shawny in the catamaran. They were all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a calm day on the water and saw at least 8 humpback whales. There were not many people on the tour (24) so we had plenty of room to move about the deck and spacing was optimal inside the cabin. The only thing that could have made it better was more sunshine and seeing orcas, but they have no control over that! Thank you all for a great experience!
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Jeffrey_R, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience on the water and for the kind shoutout to the staff onboard! We appreciate the feedback and your honesty. We hope that your next adventure on the Salish Sea provides you with all the sunshine and whales you could imagine.
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Beautiful day at sea!
Shelley_A
, Oct 2021
It was a beautiful October day on the Sea. Nice to see the wild life. Very informative crew. Although a beautiful day it still was October, so best to bring layers.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Shelley_A, Thank you for your review and recommendation to future guests! We appreciate the feedback and are glad that you were able to join us on the water. We hope to see you again in the future.
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star-5
Great staff. Welcoming,...
John_K
, Oct 2021
Great staff. Welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. Saw a Humpback with her calf and some interesting stops to see sea birds and seals.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
John_K, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic day on the water with many sightings. We hope that you'll consider another tour with us soon!
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star-5
Magnificent experience
Katrien_D
, Sep 2021
Excellent trip, definitely worth the money. We saw loads of humpback whales and got tons of information from the very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide Seanie. Tip: don‘t take pictures yourself, just enjoy seeing and hearing the whales and maybe make some videos. The crew takes very good quality pictures, which you get for free afterwards. They also photograph you or your family if you ask for it.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Katrien_D, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and for providing us with a 5-star review!! We're so glad that you were able to join us for such an incredible day on the water with so many graceful humpback whales! :D We're so happy that you enjoyed the photos we sent to you after the tour -- we appreciate the advice for future guests (we'll do the camera work, sit back and enjoy!). Join us again soon.
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Whale 🐋 watching
Amit_S
, Sep 2021
Thanks for the great trip for the whale watching, it was our first trip with them and great experience. Everyone enjoy it lot
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Vaishali_P, That's what we like to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to review your whale watching experience...we hope it was unforgettable. Join us again soon :)
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star-5
Great value, lots of marine life, amazing guides!
Mathieu_P
, Sep 2021
Saw lots of marine life, they took photos of orca for us free of charge so we could sit back and enjoy
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Mathieu_P, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that you had such a great time and that you enjoyed the complimentary photo package. We hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
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We so enjoyed our Whale...
Mary_H
, Sep 2021
We so enjoyed our Whale watching tour. Staff was excellent. Can't say enough about our trip. Fabulous.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Mary_H, Thank you so much for your review — we’re happy to hear that you had so much fun. We hope to see you again soon.
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The weather was...
Jerry_H
, Sep 2021
The weather was fantastic, saw amazing wildlife, humpback whales, great information from the staff , super clean vessel!!! Love love the entire experience!!!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Jerry_H, Does it get any better!? Thank you for joining us and for detailing your experience so positively :) We're glad to hear that you had so much fun.
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star-5
Wonderful experience to check off the bucket list.
AnnaRose_K
, Sep 2021
We had a pod of orkas surface right nest to the boat. Later in the day we also had a hunchback whale surface off the back of the boat.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
AnnaRose_K, Wow -- what a great day!! You were definitely lucky and blessed to have such an experience :) We hope that you will cherish the memories and consider joining us again in the future for more adventures on the Salish Sea.
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Great experience
Crystal_H
, Sep 2021
The crew (Shawnee, Jen and Austin) were amazing and very knowledgeable. They made the trip exciting and well worth the money.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Crystal_H, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for the crew shoutout! We appreciate it and we're glad to hear that you had such an exciting tour. We hope that you'll stop by to join us again soon.
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