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Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat

4.5 / 5

33 reviews

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    Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat

    4.5

    33 reviews

    From US$ 128.70 per person

    Traveling at speeds up to 30 knots in an open-style Zodiac boat is almost as much fun as seeing the whales! On this 12-seater boat everyone is guaranteed an unobstructed view of the water and a wide variety of sea life during the 3-hour tour.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 3 hours
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    Instant confirmation
    Live tour guide
    English
    Private group available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • See a huge variety of sea life, including orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more
    • Enjoy an exhilarating ride on a Zodiac boat along some of the world's most beautiful coastline
    • Learn about the wildlife you see from your Transport Canada-approved skipper
    Full description
    This 3-hour whale-watching tour boasts sighting just about everything there is to see, including groups of predatory transient orcas and breaching humpback calves. Recently, a guest proposed to his girlfriend as a pod of killer whales cavorted in the background! Get suited up in a cozy cruiser suit, ensuring your comfort and safety for the duration of the trip. The tour departs from Victoria’s beautiful inner harbor. Your ride on one of the zipping Zodiac-style boats will be nearly as exciting as seeing the whales. Each of the boats seats 12, and there are great views from every seat. On the way out of the harbor, the boat passes the historic Victoria coastline. Once out of the harbor you’ll see a variety of different species of sea life, including orcas, humpback whales, grey whales, minke whales, porpoises, dolphins, sea lions, elephant seals, otters, and bald eagles. Every tour is guided by a Transport Canada-approved skipper, who will provide information and commentary on all of the wildlife you see.
    Includes
    • 3-hour whale and marine life watching tour
    • Expert guide/skipper
    • Live commentary
    • All-weather exposure flotation suits, hats and gloves
    • Complementary tea, coffee & hot chocolate upon return from the tour
    • 93% whale sighting success rate
    • Lifetime whale sightings guarantee - new free tour from Vancouver or Victoria until you see whales!
    • Goods and services tax
    • 5 per person Salish Sea Conservation fee
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off
    • Gratuities (recommended)
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • People with heart problems
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form

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    Meeting point

    Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure at the local supplier's office, Prince of Whales, located underneath the Tourism Victoria Visitor Information Center, next to Milestones restaurant. Boarding will start after the passenger announcement and introductions by the crew. Do not proceed to the vessel by yourself.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Warm clothing

    Know before you go

    • You can choose between a shared or private tour
    • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Minimum numbers apply
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 33 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      3.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.5/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5
    • Safety
      4.9/5

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    Our driver was Dustin. He was very professional, and knowledgable and we felt very safe in the boat. The boat ride itself was tons of fun, but Dustin took us to see sea lions, and had three sightings of humpback mothers and calves! It was truly amazing. I will never forget it!

    July 19, 2019

    Nicole – United Kingdom Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    -We had a young but very good and committed boat driver in Jasper. -We had booked the evening tour (from 6 p.m.), you should definitely be there at least 30 minutes in advance. Because you get the safety instructions and the full body suits. -We started with the Zodiac boat +/- 1 hour to the observation point for the whales, you should also wear thick clothes in warm weather, because the boat goes very fast and it pulls you can also get wet. -We saw humpback whales and Jasper took us close to the recurring humpback whale for over an hour. While the whale was diving he gave us a lot of interesting information about the marine mammals. Conclusion: well organized trip with success! Highly Recommended!

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    August 6, 2018

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    Charles – Luxembourg Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    A super nice and worthwhile trip

    I can absolutely recommend this trip !!! The staff is very friendly and accommodating, the equipment you get (cold protection suit, cap, gloves) are top and also necessary. The trip is very pleasant and I have never seen so many animals on any tour (2 orca families, bald eagles, otters and many seals). It is also not driven too close to the animals. As soon as an orca is in sight, the engine is switched off and with a little luck (as in our case) the animals come closer to the boat.

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    July 9, 2018

    Miguel – Switzerland Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Product ID: 27632