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Salish Sea Eclipse: Luxury Whale Watching Tour
4.9
2,139 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 awe-inspiring 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 search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share fascinating stories about these creatures (all while you remain cozy, dry,…
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the awe-inspiring 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 search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share fascinating stories about these creatures (all while you remain cozy, dry, and refreshed in our heated cabin!). This is an exceptional trip for photographers, offering the ultimate whale-watching adventure for every explorer. Fully immerse yourself in this remarkable journey as we capture complimentary high-resolution photos of the wildlife, scenery, and your companions! Explore the splendor of Victoria on our whale watching tour, beginning at the scenic Inner Harbour and sailing past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with views of the grand Legislative Building, the delightful Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s structures.
What's Included
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Tea and coffee
- Two washrooms
- GST…
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Tea and coffee
- Two washrooms
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
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
4.9
(2139 Ratings)
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Catherinemz3734te
Aug 13, 2025
Excellent! - Our tour today was nothing short of amazing! The boat was comfortable and spacious, the free drinks were welcome and the staff were friendly kind and knowledgable. And then there were the things we saw, several Orca including a baby, a humpback whale and lots of sea lions. I would definitely recommend the tour and the company.
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Jeannelg3990we
Aug 12, 2025
Awesome mid-August morning with Prince of Whales - We had an outstanding 8:30 am trip with Wilma, Sean, Luke, Sebastian and Jake. Wilma has a background in environmental science and was so knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic. The crew spent time identifying the 9 humpback whales we saw and took amazing photos. A wonderful experience.
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Musiccpdandmore
Aug 11, 2025
Exceptional experience - Exceptional! I wish we could award more than 5 stars!
We enjoyed a half day tour from Victoria with our 17 year old daughter (who hates boats) and we all loved it!
We’ve done similar tours in other parts of the world, where they cram so many people on the boat, it is difficult to see anything, but this wasn’t the case at all. There was plenty room for everyone.
The staff were brilliant. Richard and Sandy ensured the boat was safe and sound for us all. Both were lovely!
We were sat near to Maddie for most of the trip and her commentary was excellent and really informative and helpful, ensuring we knew what to look out for. We saw so many whales. It was actually quite emotional seeing them in their natural habitat, together, including youngsters. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, anywhere. Really, truly wonderful.
We were sent a great set of photographs afterwards, which meant we could focus on watching the whales. Thanks to Maddie, Janae and Jamie, as well as Richard and Sandy, for the trip, information, photos and care. A truly exceptional experience.
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Theimerle
Aug 11, 2025
There be whales! - We were in search of Orca, and we were not disappointed. It was a beautiful with smooth sailing and a great crew (Captain Francois, First Mate Taylor and Naturalists Jamie, Maddie and Reid. We saw Orca, Humpback Whales and a Sea Otter. Very professionally run but fun and enjoyable as well.
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Camper09874501347
Aug 10, 2025
Great Experience with Knowledgeable Staff - The Prince of Whales half day tour was a very positive experience. The onboard team offered valuable insights with each sighting and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They took the time to idle in the areas where the whales were feeding so we could take our pictures. We never felt rushed. The ride itself was smooth despite some strong offshore winds so we had no issues.
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Tera_o
Aug 10, 2025
Must do experience - What an amazing trip! Orcas hunting. A humpback surfaced right by our boat! Seals and sea lions. Definitely worth it to see these majestic creatures out in their natural habitat. Thanks to the whole crew, especially Janae and Megan.
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Departure27316386674
Aug 10, 2025
Great service, great marine life preservation work :) - Great experience, the staff team is very friendly answering every question, informing about the whales and their preservation work in Victoria. They keep the mood light and fun while doing everything they can for the visitors to have an amazing whale watching trip.
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Climber426845
Aug 10, 2025
Zodiac George Rules - Fabulous day on the water with Zodiac George and gang of orcas! The local knowledge and expertise created a full experience we all wanted to last hours longer 5+++ Chuck Sally Francis Jenny Matt
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101shujatk
Aug 12, 2025
Worst Tour Operators - They are the worst tour operators. We were 15 minutes late(because the ferry was delayed) for our tour and they refused to wait for us (despite the advance notice) or adjust us in the next morning tour.
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Eddie
Aug 10, 2025
Huge disappointment - Extremely underwhelming tour.
We don’t like giving poor reviews but it was a huge disappointment. We went on Friday morning from Victoria BC. Boat and crew are nice enough but we are paying for them to take us to see whales 🐋. Or at least attempt to. After a couple of half hearted literally two second glimpses of a whale way in the distance it appeared that the crew gave up and went to rocks where sea lions are ( and an otter we couldn’t see but they said was there ). It’s a shame because if the captain woukd have tried harder or ventured further they could have made this into a five star trip.
I challenged the company nicely and all they offered was a ten per cent discount off the next trip !
Poor response. Not great customer service.
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