Victoria Whale Watch Tour
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Victoria, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience an up-close encounter with northern Pacific marine life on this half-day whale-watching cruise off Victoria’s coast. Travel out into the open ocean aboard a comfortable, motorized boat to look for native species like humpback whales, gray whales, orcas, elephant seals, and sea lions in their natural habitat. Learn about local marine ecology from a naturalist guide, and take in fantastic views of Vancouver Island between animal sightings.
- See whales and other marine life in their natural habitat in the Salish Sea
- Board a 60ft (18m) Ocean Cruiser, and whale-watch from inside or the top deck
- Expert naturalists are on board to ensure an educational experience
- Choose a morning or afternoon departure time to suit your schedule
What's Included
- Expert marine naturalists
- Washroom
- All Fees and Taxes
- Coffee and/or TeaComplimentary coffee, tea & hot chocolate
- Photo package
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1119 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, Canada
Check-in 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The check in office is located at 1119 Wharf St (at street level ¬t water level).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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SpringTide Whale Watching & Charters
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- For any additional information regarding accessibility, please contact us
- Must meet minimum passenger requirements to confirm.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kari_H
We had an amazing experience on board the Springtide, watching humpback whales jump and dive. What a spectacular sight!! Katie was our extremely knowledgeable guide. Not only did she know and understand the individual whales, but she also provided history and information on the critical role of whales in the oceans and the important role humans have in preserving their habitat. I wish every person could see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Thank you Katie and Jasper (our Captain).
Reviews
4.8
based on 473 reviews
Tawnia_D, May 2026
Awesome experience. Katie, Aly and Jasper ensured a wonderful and safe experience. Very knowledgeable and got to see seals, sea lions and an orca family.
Sharon_D, May 2026
Amazing day! We were fortunate to see a family of 3 killer whales. The crew made the experience very informative and memorable. Highly recommend!
JoshuaGabriel, May 2026
You're guaranteed to see some wildlife, they really have a good network of boats to nail their locations. Caught a humpback whale and we had a smooth ride out and back with knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed the experience and got to see a humpback whale, that’s truly a special moment out on the water. Our crew works hard to make every trip informative, and enjoyable, so it means a lot to us to hear your kind words. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Rhona_B, May 2026
Our whale watching trip was amazing, the crew where so knowledgeable and passionate. We spotted a minke whale, humpback whale and sea lions. The boat had plenty of space for all on board and the crew provided hot drinks and warm coats. I recommend this to everyone!
Thanks, Rhona B
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much Rhona for your wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you had such an amazing whale watching experience with us.
Our crew takes great pride in sharing their knowledge and passion, so your kind words mean a lot to them.
Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Kristie_B, Apr 2026
We saw multiple species, which was a function of a great Captain, amazing weather and I’m certain, some luck. What I enjoyed most was Morgan’s passion for her work. She showed us pictures of the Orca pod we were observing and did an amazing job of explaining how they live.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with us. That combination of a skilled crew, great conditions, and a bit of luck really does make for something special.
It’s especially great to hear how much you enjoyed Morgan’s passion and knowledge. She truly loves what she does, and sharing those personal stories and insights about the orcas is something we know makes the experience more meaningful. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her.
We hope to have you back out on the water with us again soon!
Thomas_H, Apr 2026
We only reserved the tickets over wifi the night before. They were ready when we got there. The trip was the highlight of or train and cruise adventure. However, the two block walk and steep ramp to the boat was unexpected, not the best for my bad knees. Challange accepted. Springtide had naturalists Brittany and Morgan that identified the specific whales from pictures of their markings. The captain was Jasper and Ev was first mate. The 60 foot boat was stable and they ordered a perfectly clear and calm day. Could see Mt. BAKER from Victoria B.C.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review! We are so glad the tour was a highlight of your train and cruise adventure!
It’s great to hear that Bryttni and Morgan were able to identify the whales and add that extra layer of insight to your experience. We will also be sure to pass your kind words along to Captain Jasper and Chief Mate Yves.
Thank you again for joining us, we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
ReGina_O, Apr 2026
Great crew. So friendly. Booking agent Brittany was amazing and so helpful. I barf crew were friendly and made the trip a wonderful experience. Boat is the perfect size to feel safe on the water but have more of a closer experience. Will definitely be back!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are glad to hear you had such a great experience with Bryttni and the rest of our crew.
It means a lot that you felt comfortable and had a memorable time out on the water, that’s exactly what we aim for. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to the entire team.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another trip!
Gilles_L, Oct 2025
Great staff and well organized. We saw 3 humpback whales and a family of orcas! Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad you had such a memorable trip and got to see both humpbacks and orcas, what an incredible day on the water. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
William_B, Oct 2025
Excellent tour with a professional, knowledgeable crew. Loads of whale activity to experience. Loved the tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to welcome you back aboard in the future!
Ryan_O, Sept 2025
All crew members were excellent and full of knowledge. Super friendly and the boat was great. Was nice to be able to walk around the boat instead of being stuck on a bench seat like some of the others we seen out there.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort of our boat and the chance to move around during the tour. Our crew will be so happy to know their friendliness and knowledge made the trip even more memorable. We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon!
Kari_H, Sept 2025
We had an amazing experience on board the Springtide, watching humpback whales jump and dive. What a spectacular sight!! Katie was our extremely knowledgeable guide. Not only did she know and understand the individual whales, but she also provided history and information on the critical role of whales in the oceans and the important role humans have in preserving their habitat. I wish every person could see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Thank you Katie and Jasper (our Captain).
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us and that Katie’s knowledge and passion added to your adventure. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable SpringTide adventure soon!
Roy_C, Sept 2025
Trip well organised, knowledgeable staff and crew
boat was good and captained very good, we spotted Orca, humpback and sea lions
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed your trip and had the chance to see orcas, humpbacks, and sea lions. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to the crew, they will be happy to hear you appreciated their knowledge and guidance.
Lina_O, Sept 2025
Dress warmly with a waterproof jacket you will get wet. The crew was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad you found our crew helpful and knowledgeable. Great tip about dressing warmly and dressing for the weather, it can make the adventure even more comfortable. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
traci_f, Aug 2025
It was such an amazing experience!! We saw Orcas and a Humpback whale! The crew was amazing and very informative the whole time! Jasper was a great Captain! This was the best part of our trip to Victoria!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Captain Jasper and the crew, they’ll be happy to know they made your tour so memorable. We hope to welcome you back on the water again!
MICHAEL_B, Aug 2025
Thought this would just be a shot in the dark, but ended up seeing two separate Orca pods. I would suggest using whale watching in Victoria over Juneau if you are on a cruise. As you will see plenty of Humpbacks from your ship. In Victoria it seems the ability to see orca is greater.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are glad you got to see two different orca pods during your whale watching tour with us. We hope to welcome you back on the water again soon!
Avra_A, Aug 2025
We had such a special experience - good weather, a beautiful whale family and a really great crew! Would definitely do this again!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us and we would love to welcome you back for another adventure anytime!
Anita_I, Aug 2025
It is a really amazing experience which I advise all to partake in when visiting victoria. The staff are are amazing and take good care of all the tourists, they make you feel comfortable and ease any worries you may have travelling jnti the ocean. One point to make is there are no guarantees of seeing any species of Wales, We did see a few orcas but it was a distance away from our boat, me and my wife had a 3 year old and a 6 year old, 3 year old slept all the way through the 3 hr journey and our 6 year old took pictures for her holiday book, all in all a beautiful experience, give it a go.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are glad you and your family enjoyed the trip and that your child captured memories for her holiday book. That’s wonderful to hear!
Wildlife viewing distances are set by federal wildlife viewing guidelines, and we appreciate you highlighting that there are no guarantees with wild animals. We hope to welcome you aboard again one day!
Scott_S, Aug 2025
We saw an Orca breach! At like 50-75 yards away in full sunlight. What an amazing experience. Ian, Aly, Marty, and Heather did an amazing job finding and explaining the wildlife to us.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are so glad Ian, Heather, Aly and Marty could be part of making your whale watching experience memorable and share their knowledge along the way. Thank you for joining us and for your wonderful review!
Janelle_L, Aug 2025
grea! Captain Ian was determined to find whales. And we saw whales jumping and playing in the water. The water was very rough and I got a bit queasy but the crew was so sympathetic and helpful. It was worth it.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your review! We are glad you had a great time out on the water with Captain Ian. We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure soon!
Hilton_H, Jul 2025
We had an awesome time, our grandchildren just loved the experience , we will definitely do it again. We were really impressed with Katie's knowledge of ocean life, and Aly’ s care for every one on board, both the girls were very professional, and of course so was the captain.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad to hear your family had a great time, it's always special to share these moments across generations. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to Katie and Aly. We look forward to welcoming you all back for another adventure!
Steve_W, Jul 2025
Dress for all types of conditions. Recommend layering your clothing well and make sure to have rain gear and binoculars!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for your review! Dressing in layers and for the weather really makes all the difference in staying comfortable out on the water. We are glad you came prepared and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Sandra_T, Jul 2025
Amazing! Good to wear layers! The crew were great! Saw Morsely the humpback! Many seals and elephant seals and eagles!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We are glad you had an amazing time on the water and got to see Morsely the humpback whale along with other incredible wildlife - what a great day on the water! Thanks for the tip about wearing layers too, it really does make a difference out there. Hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
Joe_F, Jul 2025
The experience was super well organized with amazing staff! We saw a humpback whale and two orca whales.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience and that you got to see both a humpback and orcas, what an incredible day on the water! We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure soon!
Dawn_L, Jul 2025
It was fun and very relaxing. Ali was very knowledgeable and answered any questions. Captain Ian was spectacular and made the sailing smooth and fun.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the lovely review! We are happy to hear you had a fun and relaxing time on the water with us. Captain Ian and Aly will be happy to hear your kind words. Thank you again for choosing SpringTide!
PAULA_P, Jul 2025
Great time! Crew and staff were excellent! Jake shared beautiful pictures as promised. Leon (forgive me if wrong name) was our tour guide inside the cabin. He was very knowledgeable, great with questions, and showed pure excitement when we saw the whales. We saw a seal near the dock, orca whales and the humpback whales put on a great show! Absolutely loved this experience!
Christina_C, Jul 2025
This was such an amazing experience. The staff was so knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw so many humpbacks!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We hope to welcome you back aboard in the future.
Carole_H, Jun 2025
We were able to see both killer and humpback whales. A fun 3 hours out.
Although it was very warm about 28 C it got quite cold on the boat, however, warm jackets were offered. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate were also provided at no extra cost. The staff seemed very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Free photos are avaliable on line a few days after your tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're happy you got to see both killer whales and humpbacks, what a treat! It’s true how quickly it can cool off out on the water, so we're glad the warm jackets and hot drinks helped keep you comfortable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our crew and thank you again for joining us!
Leigh_B, Jun 2025
What a wonderful three hours. We were taken to a spot where we were lucky enough to have a super close up sighting of several humpback whales and to top it all we were then taken to an area where there was a pod of orcas. Interesting and expert commentary from the lovely Katie, and skilled captain Jasper knew exactly how to give us the best view without disturbing these beautiful creatures. Cannot recommend this team highly enough. What a day!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you had such a memorable day on the water with us. I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Katie and Captain Jasper, they’ll be pleased to know they helped make your experience such a great one. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Philip_O, Apr 2025
Perfect weather, saw several orcas and the crew was very knowledgable and really friendly and attentive. Could not rate this experience high enough. Defiantly a must do.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're happy to hear you had perfect weather and got to see orcas, what a sight! Our crew will be thrilled to know their knowledge and friendliness made your experience even better. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again one day!
Gabriella_T, Nov 2024
Absolutely amazing trip to see the humpbacks and wildlife. Saw so many humpbacks, (was not expected to see more than a couple), seals, bald headed eagles etc. The captain and crew were wonderful, very informative with their knowledge and would highly recommend doing this trip…wrap up warm!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you enjoyed seeing humpback whales, and other incredible marine wildlife. Our captain and crew take great pride in sharing their knowledge, and we're happy they helped make your trip special. Thank you for the kind recommendation, and we agree, dressing warmly is always a great tip. We hope to welcome you back on board in the future!
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