Travelers to victoria have a number of whale watching tour options that offer the chance to view whales in their natural habitat. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before you. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Since whales travel close to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view them. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Your experience on our tours will be a private one with our 12 passenger maximum capacity. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. In addition to our popular whale watching tours, we offer a variety of private charters, photography excursions, corporate team building and custom multiday tours.
There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. May 16, 2014 we decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. I was recommended to island adventures by a friend who took the same cruise last year, and my experience definitely surpassed my expectations. During the peak season, we see whales on 90% of our tours, in addition to a variety of marine wildlife. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca.
Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists.
An orca whale shows off in victorias inner harbour on june 7, 2018. I have been visiting in seattle since sunday, and today was the most relaxing day of my trip so far. We joined bc whale tours yesterday for their 2pm whale watching trip. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. You and your family and friends can enjoy a totally private marine adventure of a lifetime. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. Killer whale watching vancouver island orca dreams. Explore the coast and experience the wild this summer with orca spirit adventures. The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south.
The romans called it orca, meaning demon from hell. Orca spirit, great whale watching orca spirit adventures. Best whale watching tour boat on san juan island western. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Orca killer whale tour price of wales tours victoria. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season.
She came into our hands some twenty years ago and was repurposed as a wildlife viewing vessel. We decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year.
With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures. Whale watching holidays killer whale watching vancouver. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Enjoy a spectacular whale watching experience with marine biologists in a covered, heated vessel. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget.
Vancouver island whale watching highest orca sightings. Our whale watching tours just off the coast of victoria, british columbia view residential and transients orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Whether you choose a naturalistled, marine ecologythemed boat cruise, a tour that combines whale watching with a trip to butchart gardens, or a seaplane tour that drops you off at a ship for whale watching, youre sure to remember your experience. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. San juan island 90 miles north of seattle is the best place for orca whale watching as we are located in the heart of salish sea. Its common name, recognized by many people, is killer whale originally called whale killer by spanish whalers. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience.
April through october are the ideal months to take a threehour trip to view the resident orcas in their beautiful native habitat. We walked to the harbor and decided last minute to book a whale watching tour with a company that we found while walking, orca spirit, it was the best tour i. Bc whale tours provides an incredible experience from start to finish. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Right from the start we were welcomed with smiles and enthusiasm.
I will be recommending island adventures to anyone i know of who travels out to washington. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Orca whales range through the san juan islands the most between march and october and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our tours during that time, although we do have sightings throughout the year. Tenzing is a us navy whaleboat built in 1982 for shiptoshore usage. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to know. Birds of a feather whalewatching departures can be from victorias inner harbour, from sidney, metchosin, sooke, salt spring island, or anywhere we can trailer the boat. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. Visitors to victorias inner harbour get rare orca whale. Orca whale watching tours testimonials in seattle island. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Book a 2night victoria package with bc ferries vacations and get 50% off a whalewatching tour. The girls at the check in booth were welcoming and promptly answered any questions with a smile it was great meeting you megan.
Our family had captain gordon on the luna and his knowledge of the whales and. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Orca spirit whale watching victoria, british columbia. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching.
Provided by heather lefebvre when news spread of the orcas, people flocked to the waters edge. Orca spirit whale watching, victoria, british columbia. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. We were on the 12 passenger boat orca with captain mark. Whale tour price of wales tours victoria vancouver island. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Orca spirit authentic whale watching tours from victoria.
Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. The best place in the world to see orca aka killer whales, and more. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. San juan outfitters is best known for its high quality whale watch and wildlife tours, focusing not only on showing our guests orca killer whales, but a wider variety of wildlife as well.
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