About this experience
Join us as we head out in search of marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria! Hop aboard your open-air vessel in Victoria’s inner harbour and enjoy an intimate wildlife experience for the adventurous at heart! The zodiac is custom built for exploring the Salish Sea. Keep a sharp lookout for whales, pinnipeds and other marine wildlife! 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.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
What is included
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- All-weather exposure flotation suits
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac boat
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Itinerary and highlights
Guests will meet here to disembark on their adventure!
Meeting and pickup information
- Lower causeway
Languages and tickets
- German — Written
- Portuguese — Written
- Japanese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- zh-CN — Written
- Italian — Written
- French — Written
- Dutch — Written
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is a minimum passenger height restriction of 4ft (120cm) and 50 lbs (23kg)
- Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time/vessel or full refund
- 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.
- Not suitable for participants with back or neck problems, pregnant women, participants with recent surgeries, heart problems or serious medical conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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