Top Victoria Whale Watching

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,684)

from $159

Likely to Sell Out

Open and semi-covered whale watching vessels are available

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,270)

from $140

Indoor and outdoor viewing areas set this Victoria whale-watching tour apart from its competitors. Travel in luxury and style as you look out for whales in their natural environment in the Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits: some of the best whale-watching regions around. Other sightings may include marine birds, seals, and sea lions, making this the ideal way to see more of the region's wealth of wildlife. Gratuities are not included.

Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

Set out on the Pacific Ocean off Victoria, British Columbia, in search of whales, and get closer to wildlife than you could otherwise, on this immersive, small-group tour by open-top Zodiac. Travel through the Haro Strait and the San Juan de Fuca Strait, visiting Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites and Race Rocks Ecological Reserve to see diverse marine wildlife, with a guide onboard to provide insights.

4.6

(563)

from $134

Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

3 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(410)

from $142

Spot native marine wildlife in British Columbia’s waters—and enjoy a more personalized travel experience—on a small-group whale-watching tour from Victoria. Grab an all-weather flotation suit, hop aboard your open-top Zodiac boat in Victoria Harbour, and set off. Your vessel is built for stability, and remains buoyant even in rough seas. As you go, watch for humpback whales, minke whales, and orcas, and soak up the dramatic scenery.

Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Take to the skies on a short seaplane adventure over Victoria and its stunning surroundings, including the Inner Harbour, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy breathtaking views of rugged coastlines, shimmering inlets, and landmarks as you soar above southern Vancouver Island. With thrilling water take-offs and landings, this small-group experience offers an unforgettable introduction to seaplane aviation.

4.8

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from $151

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Victoria Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(221)

from $159

Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from Victoria

FOOD, WINE and SPECTACULAR SCENERY. We LOVE this revised tour to REFLECT COVID-19.Join Island Time Tours for a lovely relaxing adventure exploring the Cowichan Valley. We visit 3 (4 if time permitting) of the prettiest vineyards and do our own thing to avoid any line-ups. We offer you a wonderful experience at each vineyard.. First stop includes bubbly with orange juice (optional) w/ fresh warm bake goods. Relax, inhale and take in this beautiful countryside. LUNCH is filled with afternoon tea delights with WINE served weather permitting in the great outdoors. Dessert w/wine complete this tour at another picturesque vineyard. Great food, award winning wines and spectacular beauty. Let's go!

4.6

(18)

from $1,258

Per group

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Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(165)

from $125

Private Guided Rainforest Hike in Victoria

Hike through Vancouver Island's towering rainforest on a private, guided hike from Victoria that explores a fascinating ecosystem. You'll see waterfalls, native plants, and some of the world's tallest and oldest trees, walking alongside a guide as you watch for Vancouver Island's native wildlife. With pickup and drop-off in downtown Victoria or the cruise port, this private hiking tour includes roughly two hours of hiking time, and can be tailored to your schedule.

Private Guided Rainforest Hike in Victoria

This private tour of Butchart Gardens is geared toward anyone who desires a more personalized look at one of the world’s finest gardens. Walk among the fragrant displays and recreated historical fountains and soak up the scenery of the Saanich Peninsula. Skip the hassle of organizing your own transport from Victoria; your guide offers the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off. The itinerary is fully customizable; admission is not included.

5.0

(47)

from $81

Fully narrated tour of Butchart Gardens and Saanich Peninsula

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

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(15)

from $466

Per group

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Robin_S, Sep 2026

Perfect Day in Victoria

Absolutely amazing whale-watching tour! This was by far the most informative tour I’ve ever been on. We learned so much about the whales and their behavior, and I especially loved that they recorded the sounds the whales were making underwater — such a unique and fascinating experience! We were incredibly lucky to see so many killer whales just within about five minutes of leaving the harbor. We also saw humpback whales, sea lions, and seals. It was truly an amazing day and an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves wildlife and wants to learn while enjoying an incredible adventure on the water!

Victoria Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

Pete_M, Aug 2026

Arrive 30 mins before...

Arrive 30 mins before departure and depending on time of year best to get early morning flight as planes are not air conditioned. If you are first in line the captain may allow you to take the copilot seat. Great way to see the surrounding coastal areas.!

Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Nathan_P, Aug 2026

Best whale tour in town!!!

Captain Raj is amazing. We had so much fun on their new zodiac. The experience was really great. I was concerned about the chop on the ocean because of a back injury I've been recovering from. But the seawave seats are super shock absorbing and I never once felt like the boat was jarring.

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Galit_R, Aug 2026

Great whale watching experience

Fantastic experience- would recommend. We had a double decker boat. Great indoor seating area with floor to celling window that stayed miraculously clean despite being on the ocean. Great outdoor viewing areas on both levels in the front and the back of the boat. Wildlife guides in each of these areas to help talk about the wildlife we saw and answer questions. Also included hot drinks (coffee, hot chocolate) which was clutch for standing out on the decks when it got windy. We saw multiple whales and some fighting seals. Was honestly a great time. Would recommend bringing something that breaks the wind (like a rain jacket) in addition to your normal layers- makes standing outside an option!

Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

Ivy_T, Aug 2026

Worth It

We had an amazing experience with Orca Spirit as Josh the Captain lead us to some excellent locations. Before our trip out, there was a pod of 5 Orcas in the Inner Harbour. There was a lot of activity with a pod of Orcas sharing/celebrating a big kill and we even caught a breech. We then were witness to couple of Humpbacks doing deep dives and showing us their massive tails. Sealions galore at Race Rocks ... Plug your nose lol. Josh was very informative and a fantastic guide.

Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

Robert_C, Jun 2026

I want to see Orcas.... Check!!

Great experience!! My goal was to see Orcas, we accomplished that within the first 45 minutes of the tour. We were able to follow a pod of 5 orcas for about 20 minutes. Our naturalist on board was Liam, he cracked me up. He answered all of our questions, no matter how dumb, and gave us really great information about all the different types of animals and fish we may see. We also saw a humpback whale, harbor seals with a baby, and an elephant seal. Once we saw the orcas, to me, everything else was gravy. They also provide you with professional pictures taken by their staff on your tour at no additional charge!!!! This is great customer service, it let us focus on seeing things with our eyes instead of through a stupid cell phone camera.

Private Guided Rainforest Hike in Victoria

alb45324, Apr 2026

Enjoyable hike

Beautiful walk, not difficult. Our guide, Alan, was informative about the trees, history of the area and its indigenous people and how they used the bark of the trees. He was incredibly helpful to me, navigating parts of the path more difficult for me ( mobility issues), lending a hand and arm. He was a very nice man.