Victoria

Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Tour
  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Set out on the Pacific Ocean off of Victoria, British Columbia, in search of whales on this half-day tour. Travel through the Haro Strait and the San Juan de Fuca Strait in search of Minke whales, humpback whales, and orcas. Ride in an-open top Zodiac boat, suitable for 12 passengers or fewer, to ensure up-close wildlife encounters and an intimate atmosphere.
  • Get out in the straits around Victoria in a Zodiac
  • Look for resident whales, seals, and sea birds
  • Group limited to 12 people
  • Commentary from your guide
  • Hotel shuttle pickup and coffee or tea included

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Survival Suit
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 950 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada

    Located at same dock as Harbour Air seaplane terminal.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
  • Not suitable for pregnant women
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for participants with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
  • Minimum age of 6 years old
  • Near public transportation
  • 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.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Noreen_M
Ed, our skipper, was a wealth of knowledge and answered all of our questions. I was impressed with his knowledge and skills but also with his passion and respect for the whales and other marine life. I highly recommend Orca Adventures and Ed as a skipper!

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Good fun
Joy_H, Sep 2023
We left an hour late due to sickness and the company having to find a replacement driver. 2 of the party needed to be back by a certain time so unfortunately we didn’t get the full allocated time. Adrian, the replacement driver was excellent although sitting in the back of the boat it was extremely difficult to hear his commentary. We saw a few whales, one fairly close, and lots of very smelly sea lions. Overall, it was good fun.
Amazing Whale Watching Experience in Victoria
Alejandro_L, Sep 2023
Amazing experience and Mick was a great skipper! I really liked that he was open to what was the plan and was open to any question or request.
Look there is two pods of Orcas
Steve_S, Sep 2023
Our guide Ed was fantastic wry experienced, funny, so knowledgeable about the orcas and other whales. We would go with orca spirit Adventures again. Such a great experience!
Experience of a lifetime!
Noreen_M, Sep 2023
Ed, our skipper, was a wealth of knowledge and answered all of our questions. I was impressed with his knowledge and skills but also with his passion and respect for the whales and other marine life. I highly recommend Orca Adventures and Ed as a skipper!
Saw whales
Greg_R, Aug 2023
When the captain made sure all the other guests were happy. I took my nephew who turned 15 with my other nephew and we kept getting separated by the captain. Less than good. Everyone else he made happy.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Greg, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Trip Advisor of your recent whale watching tour. Were sorry to hear that you kept getting seperated by the captain. I will be sure to pass along your feedback. We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in Victoria and hope to welcome you back on board with us soon! Regards, Hailey Sales Manager
Worth it!
Courtney_G, Aug 2023
Trip was amazing. It makes the experience feel more valuable being able to be so close to the water rather than on a large ship with windows and a deck. We saw orcas and humpbacks and they are gorgeous. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Courtney, Thank you for choosing Orca Spirit Adventures for your recent whale watching tour! We're so happy to hear that you got to see Humpback Whales and Orcas during your tour! The wildlife in the Salish Sea is nothing short of spectacular. Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback and we hope to see you onboard again soon! Sincerely, Hailey Sales Manager
FUN!
Christopher_C, Aug 2023
Ollie the otter stole the show. Lots of fun. No orcas but we did see whales. Our guide was great, would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor! We're thrilled to hear you had a a fun adventure on the Salish Sea. I will be sure to pass along your kind comments to the crew Thank you so much for joining us, we hope to see you again in the future! All the best, Hailey Sales Manager
Orca safari with zodiac 4 aug. 2023
Taco_T, Aug 2023
The way the orca’s scared the sails was amazing. 10 minutes before they killed one so this one was lucky
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hello, Thanks for choosing Orca Spirit Adventures for your Victoria whale watching tour. We are so thrilled to hear that you had an amazing tour! We hope that we can welcome you back on board with us again soon! Regards, Hailey Sales Manager
Just incredible
Sabine_D, Aug 2023
Incredible experience with funny and experienced captain who was very eager for us to see a lot of animals. We saw a lot of animals and can definitely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Trip Advisor and for choosing Orca Spirit Adventures! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your zodiac tour and that you were able to see some of the amazing inhabitants of the Salish Sea! Thank you for the feedback on our staff, reviews like this always put smiles on our faces so I'll be sure to share it with our crew. Thank you again for joining us and we hope to see you the next time you are back in Victoria! Sincerely, Hailey Sales Manager
Lori, our boat captain...
Dinesh_F, May 2023
Lori, our boat captain from Orca Spirit Adventures , went above and beyond to ensure we saw whales! Fun!!!
Great Choice for Whale Watching!
Kelsey_W, May 2023
I had a fantastic time whale watching! We saw a humpback whale, harbour porpoise, seals, sea lions and bald eagles! Our guide, Mick, was awesome and provided us with great information and I felt very safe with him driving the boat. Great tour and would book it again!
Great
Tomer_c, May 2023
we liked the whale wachin and the guide was very good his explains was OK everything was perfect we saw only one whale for a few times
Great trip. Well worth doing!!
Sue_H, Aug 2022
Tour leader was great. Full of knowledge and very accommodating. Got to see Sealions, Orcas and many Whales. Good walk to Mildenhall Glacier lookout too. Just to be clear, its not to the glacier but a lookout with a good view of the glacier.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience on your summer zodiac whale watching tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great tour exploring the Salish Sea and were able to see many different whales and lots of Sea Lions. Thanks for mentioning your guide, we are sure lucky to have such passionate crew. We hope that we can welcome you back on board with us again in the future. Best regards, Hailey Sales Manager
Whale Watching with Wind and Swells
Julie_C, Aug 2022
We had a wonderful experience. It was 20-30 knots and the swells were 3-4’ and it was still fun. My daughter was laughing out loud during the trip and she got to see a whale. Mission accomplished. Mick was a great guide and the employees were wonderful, as I forgot to get my eye glasses out of the pocket of safety-suit. They were able to find them and it was a huge relief. FYI, there’s is small storage under the seats for purses and small backpacks. On windy days, hats will fly off and the spray will cover your glasses/sunglasses. I just took mine off and could still see fine. Worth every penny.
Great Excursion!
Chastity_W, Jul 2022
The entire experience was wonderful! From check in, to our amazing captain Jordan!!! And the fact that we saw TWO orca whales and even an added sighting of seal island! It was all great!
See above.
JeanGuy_P, Aug 2021
We went really far to see some orchas for a short period of time and at a really good distance. With the winds (40 knots), the return was terrible and that’s all what we’ve seen. No sea lions or anything else. Those were the results of the choices made by the captain. No one will make me believe that with today’s technology, those winds were not predictables. Sorry but that was a big waste of money for an extreme boat tour that was not enjoyable at all.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Hello Jean-Guy, We are saddened to hear of your dissatisfaction on your recent whale watching tour. During our tours, we strive to showcase as much wildlife as possible to our guests. All of our vessels are in communication with each other and the other whale watching vessels in the industry before and during tours. Had wildlife been spotted at a closer distance, requiring less travel, your captain would have taken you to those animals. These rigid hull inflatable vessels are known for their ability to handle all types of weather and water conditions, while still offering a safe and exciting ride. Zodiac vessels are known for their safety, durability and seaworthiness; they are the vessel of choice for Coast Guards around the world. Passenger safety is our number one priority and our captains are trained and certified in operating the vessel in all wind, weather, and sea conditions. Your captain did his best to maneuver the vessel in the most comfortable way for all guests onboard, however, despite his best efforts, the conditions caused a more turbulent ride. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to hailey@orcaspirit.com. Best regards, Hailey Sales Coordinator
Best tour ever !!
AnneSophie_R, Jul 2021
An incredible experience. Adrian, our guide was the best. We got to follow a little group of orcas for a while. We saw humpback whale and seals as well. I couldn’t stop smiling. We learned a lot about humpbacks, seals and orcas. I totally recommend the tour.
Seen a lot of whales!
tamaravdkamp, Sep 2019
Very Nice trip with A Good and enthousiastic guide (mick). Seen killer whales and humpbackwhales. Even just The trip with The zodiak was fun!
Amazing excursion to seethe whales and Orcas
Jo_K, Jun 2019
We went on the Orca Spirit to spot Whales and Orcas, we were three adults and a five year old child.We found the whole experience very informative and very professional. We would repeat it again for sure and we got to see amazing views of the majestic sea mammals in their habitat. Breath taking
Whales 🐋!!!
Brian_B, Jul 2018
Captain Mick loves his job! His excitement and experience is next to none. We had a special time Watching whales feeding at the surface. To see our guide as geeked out as us was really special. Brian and Jill
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