Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Majestic Salish Sea Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling 3-4 hour Victoria Whale Watch Tour and encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea. Join expert naturalists for an educational experience and spot whales, seals, sea lions, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters - As you embark on your cruise, the crew will assist you in spotting the diverse array of whales and other marine wildlife inhabiting the Salish Sea, such as orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, seals, otters, and eagles.
    During the tour, the crew will provide intriguing insights into the biology of whales and…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Washroom
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Experienced and educational naturalists on board each trip
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking wildlife of the Salish Sea aboard our Ocean Cruiser, departing from the heart of Victoria’s inner harbour. Whether you choose a morning or afternoon excursion, prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
The 61-foot Ocean Cruiser, Marauder IV, offers a comfortable, fast, quiet, and stable journey, perfect for all ages. Enjoy the…

Location
1119 Wharf St
Wharf Street
Check-in 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The check in office is located at 1119 Wharf St (at street level & not at dock).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nickw9276wd
Oct 13, 2025
Professional/considerate quality tour - Great experience. We started out in pretty poor weather but figured might as well be on a boat in the rain. Weather got better. Great boat, very capable taking the 38 of us with lots of space. The team were very knowledgable and answered all of our questions. We got to see Orca killer whales and Humpback whales. The boats kept their distance which they have to by law, which was great to see these animals in their natural environment, not hassled by humans. We chose this company due to timings, price and content of the trip.
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William_b
Oct 3, 2025
Orcas & Humpbacks - Excellent tour with a professional, knowledgeable crew. Loads of whale activity to experience. Loved the tour!
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Ryan_o
Sep 30, 2025
Hire this tour - All crew members were excellent and full of knowledge. Super friendly and the boat was great. Was nice to be able to walk around the boat instead of being stuck on a bench seat like some of the others we seen out there.
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Kari_h
Sep 30, 2025
Highly Recommended Experience - We had an amazing experience on board the Springtide, watching humpback whales jump and dive. What a spectacular sight!! Katie was our extremely knowledgeable guide. Not only did she know and understand the individual whales, but she also provided history and information on the critical role of whales in the oceans and the important role humans have in preserving their habitat. I wish every person could see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Thank you Katie and Jasper (our Captain).
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T413hyns
Sep 22, 2025
Great what watching experience - We went on the whale watching tour earlier this month with my family. The tour team, Jasper, Kaite and Molly was extremly knowledgable and amazing. They made sure our first time on water is a great experience. We saw both orca and humpback whales as well as sea lions, seals and eagles. I would recommend this team to everyone.
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Frankie-eh2zed
Sep 21, 2025
Wonderful experience and staff!! - Incredible experience with excellent staff. Heather , in particular, was excellent. She provided great information about the area and wildlife that we saw. She was great about answering all the questions that were asked. We were fortunate to see many humpback whales (probably 10-15) and sea lions. This is a must do excursion in Victoria. As a added bonus, there is a photographer on board that takes photos and makes them available at no extra cost.
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Roy_c
Sep 21, 2025
Good view of whales - Trip well organised, knowledgeable staff and crew boat was good and captained very good, we spotted Orca, humpback and sea lions
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Balsambetsy
Sep 21, 2025
Pleasantly surprised to see the whales - After boating out from harbor, about 50 minutes, we arrived in an area where we found the whales. Several other boats nearby. For the next hour we were entertained and amazed as we watched several whales spouting, swimming and diving. Our crew of Captain Jasper, Katie, Morgan, Heather and volunteer Stella were great. Instructions were given, beverages offered, information about whales continued during the trip. Better than expected! Looking forward to the photos that will be made available to us online. It was a grand tour!
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Janicemr9828hs
Sep 19, 2025
Beautiful September day. - We went out on a beautiful sunny day. The crew was so friendly and eager to answer questions. They offered hot drinks which were not very tasty. They brought us close to all whale sightings. Our favorite were seeing the sea lions near the light house. We also enjoyed that there were fewer people than some of the other boats that went out. It made the trip more personal and enjoyable.
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Susanneb790
Sep 19, 2025
Fun morning with humpback whales and sea lions - We had a great tour and saw quite a few humpback whales. The guides were great and we learned a lot about the area and all the wildlife we saw. Our captain was great at moving to areas where we would likely see whales. It is cold on the water, even if it’s a warm day on the dock. Be prepared with a jacket and long pants - but the tour provided some gear if you forget.
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From $120
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).