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Salish Sea Eclipse: Luxury Whale Watching Tour
4.9
2,103 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
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in…
- 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
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Tea and coffee
- Two washrooms
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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(2103 Ratings)
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Phyllisp441
May 30, 2025
Great staff, comfortable setting - We were lucky and saw whales on this trip, though that cannot be guaranteed. The boat was warm and comfortable with free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate ( best ever!) The staff was friendly, positive and made it a fun trip. We especially enjoyed Janae and the pleasant conversation we had with her. Whether you see whales or not, this tour works hard to make the trip fun and comfortable. Comfortable for kids and families.
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Laurent
May 29, 2025
Awesome trip with beautiful Orcas sighting - It was a lovely half day on the water. The boat is very comfortable, well equipped, coffee / tea / hot chocolate are free. We sailed for a little more than an hour to an island where we saw two pods of Bigg's Orcas, including two large males, some females and a calf. We were with an only other boat on location. The biologists on board were very informative and answered all questions. The captain kept a respectful distance from the Orcas, which I appreciated. They even had a crew member take pictures with a tele lens and sent them to us for free. I had my own camera and took great footage.
Thanks so much Captain Richard, First Mate Sandy, and the awesome crew Janae, Michael, Jessy and Maddie. We loved it.
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Katrinaw884
May 29, 2025
Great trip! - We had a great trip with Prince of Whales! All of our naturalists, Reid, Michael and Jessy, were kind, helpful and very knowledgeable about the whales and other sea animals! They found us Orcas, humpbacks and sea lions! Captain Richard and 1st mate Sandy kept us safe and happy, the maneuvers were super smooth! Thanks for a great time!
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M4765relindsayl
May 29, 2025
Wonderful Whale Sighting - Our crew Richard Sandy Reid Jessy and Michael were warm, knowledgeable and made our tour a memorable experience. Will definitely be returning! We saw humpback and orca whales!
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Barbara
May 28, 2025
Just go. Worth it - The boat was great
The staff were delightful
We had a very successful
Time was taken to give us the best view of the whales
The free photos such an added treat
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Julietruelove
May 28, 2025
Amazing to see Orcas in the wild - The incredible team on our trip went above & beyond to ensure that our experience was top quality. Captain Gordy, Taylor, Reid & Janene- thank you all. Without your dedication we would not have seen the fantastic orcas and had that “0h Wow” feeling that seeing these beautiful creatures gave us. Well worth the long journey to find them.
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Kitsuanddate
May 28, 2025
Simply OUTSTANDING!! - Can't say enough good things about this tour, but I'll try! We left the dock on time on the comfortable catamaran for an enjoyable ride out of the harbor to the Salish Sea where, within 15 minutes, we saw our first whales! We were very lucky to get a species hat trick: 2 Grey whales, 5 Bigg's killer whales (aka transient Orcas) and then after the (smelly but interesting) Sea Lions island, concluded with a Humpback! The entire crew was great-learned SO much from them all: Connor's knowledge was amazing, Jessy was so friendly, and Michael did some great spotting. Capt Richard & First Mate Sandy gave us a respectfully close view of these amazing creatures on our very safe voyage. Highly recommend! Tip: Wear layers. Got chilly & breezy on the outside decks when underway but was warm and pleasant in the inside cabin.
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Tmarshall57
May 28, 2025
Unbelievable experience, superb service. - We went on the morning catamaran 4 hour cruise on 28th May. We were so lucky with the weather: bright sunshine, warm and with clear skies.
The staff were brilliant from the introductory safety announcements, through the free offer of drinks and suncream to the ongoing tips and advice throughout the trip.
We saw numerous sea lions and later in the trip we were really fortunate to see a number of Killer Whales and a hump back whale lazily basking in the sun.
Overall a brilliant, highly recommended trip made all the better by the knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic team of Richard, Sandy, Reid, Michael and Jessy. Thanks so much from Tony and Susan from Manchester UK.
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Donnahw3160kc
May 28, 2025
Great Experience - The experience was a bonus to our visit to Victoria. The crew and naturalists were so accommodating working to insure we got to view the marine life. The were extremely knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions, and they were lots of fun. We saw an Orca names Jude, a humpback named Strike, and an otter named Ollie, as well as sea lions. When we were moving to a new location, they provided service in the cabin area and engaged with passengers. We are so glad we made the trip. Thank you Prince of Whales Adventures!
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Daytrip12890880852
May 27, 2025
Great way to spend a morning. - Crew was great and very knowledgeable. Thanks to Maddy, Reid, Taylor and Gord. Large comfortable boat. Great views. Nice to have facilities on board.
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