Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.9(2,820)3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
✓Two washrooms
✓Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
✓Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
✓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

Not included

✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee

Meeting and pickup

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).

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.

Cancellation policy

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

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