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  • Vancouver, Canada

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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 to Expect

Shared tour (max 95)
1 place
3 hrs 30 min duration
812 Wharf St

Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals’ stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) A fantastic trip for photographers, this is the quintessential whale-watching experience for every adventurer. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones! Discover the beauty of Victoria on our whale watching tour, starting from the picturesque Inner Harbour and cruising past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with sights of the majestic Legislative Building, the charming Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s buildings.

Points of Interest

  • Prince Of Whales - Whale Watching Adventures

What's Included

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

End point

This experience ends at the starting point.

Start time:

9:30 AM

Additional Info

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

2259 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$204.75

per person

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