Canada · WHALE WATCHING IN VICTORIA
The 15 best whale watching tours in Victoria you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
A half-day Victoria whale watch on a heated catamaran with naturalists and free high-resolution photos included.
“Very well organised trip. Everything was clearly explained to us first by the friendly captains François & Tayler. We saw Orcas & humpback. Jessy & Megan did a great job explaining all we needed to know about these wonderful whales. Great trip well done all”
Victoria Harbour Zodiac whale watch with suits, a small 12-passenger boat, expert skippers, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Very knowledgeable guide and company was very communicative and helpful. Great experience. We didn’t see Orcas but we saw 4 humpbacks and seals/sea lions and bald eagles. 10/5 stars”
Victoria zodiac whale watching on an open 12-passenger boat with hydrophones, flotation suits, and a whale-spotting guarantee
“Excellent trip, we saw 2 adult humpback whales, 2 juveniles, harbour seals basking and white sided dolphin. Naval submarine and an open- prison confined space for white collar crimes. Went into American waters twice on zodiac trip and saw Olympic Mountain range. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
Covered Victoria whale watching with indoor warmth, 360 deck views, and marine naturalists. Morning or afternoon departures.
“Crew were amazing, loads of information and knew where to look for the whales and the seals .Looking forward to see their photographs”
Victoria whale watch on a 60ft Ocean Cruiser in the Salish Sea. Heated cabin, top deck views, naturalists, hot drinks.
“Amazing! Good to wear layers! The crew were great! Saw Morsely the humpback! Many seals and elephant seals and eagles!”
Victoria whale watching on a covered boat with marine naturalists, hot drinks, and photo package, plus guaranteed whale sightings.
“Well worth the money. The crew was super informative and we got to see a mom and baby whale practice swimming and diving. I would do this exact trip again and recommend to anyone”
Heated guided whale cruise from Victoria with naturalists, photo-ready positioning, free high-res photos, hot drinks, and snacks.
“The tour as well as the guides were amazing. They put so much effort in giving us a good time. We saw 3 humpback wales for 1 hour and followed them. It was really amazing! I can truly recommend this tour.”
3.5-hour zodiac whale watching from Victoria, with a small group, survival suit, and free rebooking if no whales. Wet and worth it.
“Great communication. Safety first Boat was full and we saw humpbacks. Orcas and seals. Weather was great. Sea was calm”
3-hour Victoria whale watching with two naturalists. Search for orcas and humpbacks in the Salish Sea on a comfortable, responsible boat.
“Fabulous experience seeing Orca AND Humpback whales on the same excursion! Super engaging and knowledgeable guides, great boat. Can’t say enough about this bucket list experience.”
Victoria’s 3-hour whale watch with SpringTide: heated yacht, 360-degree decks, expert naturalists, hot drinks, and whale photo package.
“We were very lucky on the day we went because the water was calm and there was a perfect blue sky. We saw lots of whales but I think again very lucky trip. I couldn’t fault the organisation beforehand, the enthusiasm of the crew and the boat. Even with the amazing whales it was a gorgeous boat trip. Would definitely recommend!”
Victoria zodiac whale watching with an expert guide, flotation suit, and 360-degree views. Look for orcas, humpbacks, seals.
“Awesome! Saw lots of sea lions bald eagles and a family of orcas. Fantastic afternoon”
Winter Victoria zodiac whale tour with cruiser suits, a marine naturalist, and hydrophone whale calls, plus chances for seals and otters.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
Whale watching from Telegraph Cove to Johnstone Strait, with a sighting guarantee, guided wildlife spotting, and free high-res photos.
“liked everything. great crew, knowledge, scenery, weather and wildlife. Luke Abi and Kennedy rock!!”
Sunset whale watching from Victoria’s Inner Harbour with marine naturalists, hot drinks, jackets, and a shot at orcas.
“La prestation au coucher du soleil a été annulée et nous avons opté pour un nouveau créneau le matin. Nous n'avons pas été déçus ! Les baleines étaient au RDV 🥰 Le personnel est sympathique et le bateau est à taille humaine... 40 personnes, ça semble beaucoup mais reparti sur les différents ponts, c'est tout à fait agréable ! Bref, nous recommandons !”
Sunset whale watching from Victoria on a luxury open Scarab boat, with parkas, naturalist, and fewer boats for a 3-hour Salish Sea cruise.
“Tolle Guidin, die alle Fragen beantworten konnte. Super Erlebnis zum Sonnenuntergang! Haben Orcas, Adler & Rehe gesehen.”
Six time zones of days out, sorted by the kind of day.
