Whale Watching Experiences

Explore the straits and waters around British Columbia on a whale watching excursion. Most tours are available from April to October and embark from several destinations around Vancouver. Enjoy an eco-adventure during your trip to explore the region from a fresh perspective.

Eagle Wing Whale Watching is a popular destination in Victoria for whale watching excursions and offers tours year round. Go on a tour with this company to see orca whales and killer whales in action.

Tour operators like 5 Star Whale Watching take you on a two or three-hour tour of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Hop aboard one of the expedition catamarans to see dolphins, orca whales, and other native animals.

The Prince of Whales Whale Watching and Spring Tide Whale Watching tours both cast off from Victoria and offer comfortable boats and guided sightseeing adventures. See whales in their natural habitat and visit area landmarks after your tour.

Eagle Wing Whale Watching

Proudly Victoria's first multi-award winning whale watching tour company, Eagle Wing Whale Watching offers tourists an exciting and environmentally friendly experience year round. Be on the look out for some of the Salish Sea's most impressive creatures – orca and killer whales are two of the more common varieties.

Customers will be treated to more than just whales, however. Given its namesake, eagles and other marine birds are also a large part of the experience as well. Eagle Wing guarantees you will see sight an exotic species from May to October, so book a tour today and experience the wildlife of Vancouver Island.

5 Star Whale Watching

Casting off from Victoria, Five Star Whale Watching takes visitors on two to three hour tours of the nearby Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Haro Strait, the San Juan Islands, and Vancouver Island. Whale watching tours operate from April to October on the company's expedition catamarans.

Take the chance to see orcas, humpback whales, bald eagles, dolphins, and river otters. There are many ways to experience a full day of fun in Victoria – historic sites, attractions, and a wealth of friendly locals – but the best way might just be 5 Start Whale Watching tours.

Prince of Whales Whale Watching

Casting off from downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island, Prince of Whales Whale Watching is known as the “largest whale watching and eco-adventure company in British Columbia.” Guests are invited to embark on either the Zodiac Adventures tour or the Ocean Magic Adventures – both feature excellent adventure and sightseeing.

Visitors will explore the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Haro Strait while getting glimpses of majestic whales in the their natural habitat. Prince of Whales also has tours arrive and embark from Vancouver after visiting landmarks like the Butchart Gardens.

Spring Tide Whale Watching

Casting off from Victoria, Spring Tide Whale Watching & Eco Tours takes visitors on two to three hour tours of the nearby Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Haro Strait, the San Juan Islands, and Vacouver Island. Whale watching tours operate from April to October with Marine Wildlife Tours taking their place from October to April.

Visitors have a choice between the comfortable Ocean Cruiser and the adventurous Zodiac for their tour. Take the chance to see orcas, humpback whales, bald eagles, dolphins, and river otters.