Victoria Whale Watching Adventures

The waters around Victoria are world famous for whale watching. Orcas or Killer whales as well as the large Gray, Humpback and Minke whales frequent both the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait, which separate Southern Vancouver Island from the San Juan Islands on the American side.

Other marine life found on these trips can include the Steller Sea Lion, California Sea Lion, Harbour Seal, Dall's Porpoise and Sea Otters, in addition to a wide variety of birds including bald eagles and great blue herons.  All whale and marine wildlife vessels are licensed under strict Canadian Coast Guard regulations and are operated by professionally trained skippers and captains who are Transport Canada Safety Certified. Most vessels have private washrooms and are equipped with lifejackets and, in some cases, when riding in a zodiac, covered vessel, scarab or a catamaran, include a government approved full-length cruiser suit for your comfort

Each of our Victoria whale watching tour operators offers a biologist/naturalist on every trip, and most include underwater hydrophones so that you can listen to the whales.

Most trips are three (3) hours in length but could vary depending upon the weather, the season and location of the whales.

Whale watching season generally runs from mid April through mid October and 2 hour birding and wildlife tours are available October to April.

Zodiacs
	Fun & Exhilarating ride Holds 12 Passengers Not recommended for people with neck or back problems, in frail health, or for expectant mothers. Age restrictions may apply.

Covered Zodiac
	Onboard washrooms Windproof jackets, pants and fleece provided Comfortable seating for up to 12 passengers.

Scarab
	38 foot or 60 foot boat Open boat thrill with big boat ride Spacious seating for 12 or 26 Private onboard washrooms

Covered Boat
	Comfortable cabins that protect you from the elements Inside and outside seating Onboard washrooms 12 - 32 - 84 passenger boats available

Whale watching was rated #1 in the top 100 trips to take in Canada, so book your Victoria whale watching adventure now.