Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

4.7(439)3 h 20 minFree cancellationBy Orca Spirit Adventures

About this activity

Join us for a thrilling whale watching experience on the Salish Sea aboard our 12-passenger open-air Zodiac vessels. These custom-built boats are designed for agility, stability, and an up-close connection with the ocean, making them ideal for guests who enjoy adventure and being out in the elements. Watch for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, and Minke Whales, along with sea lions, seals, porpoises, and a variety of marine birds. You will be outfitted in a Transport Canada-mandated Mustang flotation suit and guided by a certified Skipper who also serves as your onboard naturalist. Along the way, you will learn about the whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem while taking in fresh coastal air and incredible scenery. We are proud to offer a 95 percent whale sighting success rate during peak season. If no whales are seen on your tour, you will receive a complimentary return trip.

What's included

✓Professional guide
✓Survival Suit

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Located at same dock as Harbour Air seaplane terminal.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not suitable for participants with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
Minimum age of 6 years old and must be above 4ft tall for Zodiac tours
This experience requires good ocean conditions. If it is cancelled due to poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

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

More things to do in Vancouver Island

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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 sear…

4.9(2,820)3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £116.92 per person

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Hop aboard a comfortable semi-covered or open boat and help support Eagle Wing’s many conservation, education and research activities! Let certified and knowledgeable naturalists be your guides to the stunning wildlife and n…

4.9(2,405)3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £114.07 per person

Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

This award-winning, owner-operated 2-hour tour begins at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St) and includes stops at The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings. There are six local tastings included along the route as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C. T…

5.0(2,270)2 hFree cancellation

From £62.46 per person