Zodiac Wildlife Tour: Explore Southern Vancouver Island

Embark on a thrilling Zodiac tour in Victoria to witness breathtaking marine fauna. Spot sea lions, whales, otters, and more on this 3-hour adventure!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orca Spirit Adventures - Come aboard a 12-passenger zodiac to experience the wild west coast. Let the snow-capped mountains of the Olympic Peninsula be your guide to open the doors to fascinating wildlife of the waters surrounding southern Vancouver Island.
    With tours lead by a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced captain, you will be…
What's Included
  • Led by a Professional Guide
  • Dry storage under seat or Belongings Safekeeping
  • Guidance from a Certified Marine Naturalist
  • Full Flotation Cruiser Suits Provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Join us on a 12-seater zodiac to enjoy the raw beauty of our west coast. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Peninsula will guide you to a captivating marine environment surrounding the southern part of Vancouver Island.
Our tours, conducted by a devoted and informed captain, ensure your comfort with a cruiser suit, headgear and gloves. Set off from the dock…

Location
950 Wharf St
Wharf Street
Located on the same dock as Seaplane Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(214 Ratings)
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Gisellesanrafael
Aug 12, 2025
Whale watching and so much more! - We had an amazing afternoon with Skipper "G". We were traveling with our two daughters and their families (with 4 grandchildren). We were able to see orcas, humpbacks, jumping fish (very strange), harbor seals and many types of birds. Skipper "G" went out of his way to make our viewing special, especially for our grandchildren. I can't recommend them high enough! Amazing trip!!
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655loriek
Aug 9, 2025
Orcas and Humpbacks - We had a beautiful day and were lucky enough to encounter both Humpback whales and Orcas. Ryan, Bree and the Captain were great at making sure we saw them and gave us great info about their differences in the water.
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Jet11956185619
Aug 8, 2025
Whales adventures - 8/7 2025 we got a wonderful experience to joint ORCA spirit adventures whales watching, just expect saw ORCA whales, the big surprise was the last minute a humpback whale through under our board. what a wonderful day! the whole trip with nice crews explained the very clear information and knowledge about the whales. the most exciting event was we saw two seal fighting each other in front of ORCA spirit adventures whale watching over 40 mins.......
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Angie121274
Aug 6, 2025
Unforgettable experience! - We had a great evening ride with "Skipper G"...we saw several orcas and also some humpbacks. Otter Olli also pleased us. And the evening drive into Victoria Harbour was also very atmospheric! Clear recommendation!
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Dellmariew2025
Aug 5, 2025
Fantastic Family Adventure - Our family of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our time. Captain Phoenix was a very skilled , energetic and engaging captain . The office staff were very friendly, professional and accommodating. We were blessed to see 16 humpback whales- so it was a wonderful time out on the water it was a fantastic family adventure.
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672jeannem
Aug 1, 2025
What a Wonderful Experience - We did a 6pm zodiac tour and had a great time with Victoria. She was very knowledgable, friendly and was an excellent zodiac pilot. We saw a beautiful pod of Orcas and enjoyed watching them ( and learning about them) for a while before having to head back a little early due to Tsunami warnings after an earthquake in Russia. Safety first. We at no time felt worried or in danger. Definitely book here. I have no photos because I wanted to enjoy the experience in the moment.
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Kritische_eter
Jul 30, 2025
Extremely nice whale whatching - A very unique experience. Extremely good guides, who know everything about whales. Highly recommended !! Rally worth its price !
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795camillak
Jul 26, 2025
Thank you! - Although the sea was rough, we had a great time with ‘Skipper G’ and came home much more knowledgeable. Alongside birds and seals, we encountered two pods of orcas. There were several boats around them, and after we’d seen them twice, Skipper G made the call not to disturb them further, so we sailed away. To us, that says a lot about the company’s values. Thank you for giving us lasting memories while at the same time respecting the beautiful and fascinating wildlife around Vancouver Island!
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Debrapm4254zv
Jul 24, 2025
- Very good trip . We saw 5 different whales & sea lions . Make sure to you dress warmly & take a waterproof coat as the boat we went in the waves come over the sides if you wete sitting outside .
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Jerryc388
Jul 25, 2025
Bait and switch??? - Signed up for this trip specifically because it was a huge boat. When we got there, they switched us to a much smaller boat. The seas were quite rough and I got seasick. They should make it very obvious on the website when you sign up that they may switch it to a smaller boat if they don’t get enough people for the larger boat. I would have signed up with a different whale watch company with a bigger boat
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From $114
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).