Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure





Description
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.
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Guests will meet here to disembark on their adventure!
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Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for participants with back or neck problems, pregnant women, participants with recent surgeries
- 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.
Reviews(995)
It was a chilly day, but our guide found some whales. It was very cool to see them so close. She had great stories and was very relatable. I was impressed by the safety consciousness of the entire business. I'd do it again.
Great experience ! Saw orcas, humpbacks and porpoises. Raj was an excellent guide!
Absolutely the highlight of our trip! Michael our guide was super knowledgeable, just full of great info. Saw so many whales we lost count. Highly recommend this tour on the zodiac boat
Experience was great and the guide Michael was great
Was a great time, our skipper Michael was fantastic. Would do again.
2:30 tour in Canada day was the a great experience Michael had plenty of information to share with us.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience on the tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Michael, he’ll be thrilled to know his knowledge and commentary helped make your trip so enjoyable. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Michael was great! We saw several pods of orcas.
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Michael and got to see some pods of orcas. What a treat! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Seeing both orcas and humpback whales in the wild was an incredible experience and something I'll never forget. The captain was clearly skilled at locating whales and for that I'm very grateful. The morning of the tour, my son woke up severely ill and was not able to participate. My husband stayed behind to take care of our son. I contacted the tour to see if there was any flexibility with refunds/cancellations and was disappointed by the company's lack of flexibility regarding our cancellation request. While I respect that policies are in place for a reason, it was still a disappointing start to the experience, especially once we arrived and saw that only two other passengers were participating, so clearly this was not a sold out excursion where our reservation prevented others from booking. I also think it's important for prospective guests to understand just how physically demanding this tour can be. I expected a fast Zodiac ride, but I did not anticipate how rough it would be. We encountered cold rain, heavy spray, and repeated hard impacts as the boat came down on the waves. Even wearing multiple layers and appropriate gear, we were soaked and extremely cold. Anyone with back, neck, joint, or mobility issues- or anyone prone to motion sickness or injury- should think carefully before booking this particular tour and probably choose something else. My biggest concern, however, was the return to port. We arrived approximately 30 minutes later than scheduled. As cruise passengers, that turned what should have been a comfortable return to the ship into a very stressful rush requiring an unexpected taxi. Throughout the delay, communication felt casual. When I asked whether we were on track to return on time, I was initially told yes, and only later told we were running behind, without much apparent concern about the impact on guests trying to make it back to their ship. I also would have appreciated more engagement with guests throughout the tour. Aside from a brief "You okay?" near the end after hours in rough conditions, there wasn't much interaction. It often felt as though the captain was more focused on photographing the whales than on the guest experience. Since he was taking many professional-quality photos, it also would have been a wonderful gesture to share a few with guests afterward, but there was no offer to do so. I messaged the company after the tour and my message went unanswered. Overall, this tour delivered excellent whale sightings and for that, I'm genuinely thankful. However, the customer service before and during the tour, the unexpectedly punishing ride, and the late return prevented it from being the outstanding experience it could have been.
This was such an amazing experience!! Rajah was an awesome guide, he was so kind and informative!! I not only learn so many interesting things but got to experience and see some spectacular creatures as well. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for your 5-star review, Georgia! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Rajah! It's wonderful to hear that you were able to learn something new while experiencing Victoria's beautiful marine wildlife. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Logan was highly knowledgeable and genuinely interested in the conversation aspects of the wholesale. He knew where to find the Orcas and humpbacks
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Logan. His knowledge and passion for marine wildlife truly make every tour special, and we're glad he was able to help you find both orcas and humpback whales while sharing fascinating insights along the way. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another unforgettable adventure!



