Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour
ID: GYG184400-282380
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Make memories that last a lifetime on a 3-hour whale watching tour from Victoria, B.C. Hop aboard a 12 passenger zodiac to observe the wildlife of the Salish Sea, feeling the spirit of the wild of B.C
Experience the awe and inspiration of seeing whales in their natural environment on this unique whale-watching excursion from Victoria. Cruise along in an open zodiac boat on the Salish Sea, and get the chance to spot orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales, as well as porpoises and seals.
After being collected from your downtown accommodation in a comfortable shuttle bus, you will venture down to the harbor where you will meet with your boat. After meeting your guides for the day, you will then depart from Victoria, setting off on your 3-hour whale-watching tour.
Between April and October, you will have a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including both Bigg's Killer Whales (orcas), humpback, minke, and gray whales. Other wildlife you may encounter include Dall’s and harbor porpoises, harbor and elephant seals, and otters and marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles.
The zodiac vessels used on your tour are definitely recommended for the wild-at-heart. You can let the wind blow in your hair and be exposed to the true west-coast elements in an open-style, 12-passenger vessel. At the conclusion of your exhilarating tour, you will be returned back to the harbor, at which point you will be driven back to your accommodation in downtown Victoria.
Highlights
- Learn about the vast west coast wildlife
- Ride on board a 12-passenger zodiac vessel along Victoria's coastline
- Experience the wilderness of the Pacific Ocean up-close
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Food and drinks are available to purchase in the office
Bags can be stored in the office or in the dry storage boxes under your seat
• This company is Gold certified with Green Tourism Canada, and continually looks for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint and increase green initiatives
• Remember to dress warm as it is always cool on the water
• This tour is unfortunately not available for guests under the age of 6, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing injuries and/or health conditions
• In the event that you are unable to see a whale on your tour, you will be offered a second complimentary whale watching tour
Come down the ramp beside the Flying Otter Grill on the same docks as the Harbour Air Seaplane Terminal. Orca Spirit is located on the left hand side.
INCLUDED
- Whale-watching tour
- Certified marine naturalist Zodiac driver
- Full flotation cruiser suits
- Dry storage under seat or storage in the office during the tour
- Hydrophones to listen to whale calls as they communicate in the water below
- Whale watching guarantee
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks (light snacks are available to purchase in the office)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
