Orca fins seen on the Half Day Prince of Whales whale watching tour in Victoria

ACTIVITY

Prince of Whales - Victoria Half Day Whale Watching Tour Covered Vessel

Victoria, BC

DETAILS

Sail into the Salish Sea and experience a three and a half hour guided whale watching tour. Explore BC’s wild west coast in search of orcas, humpback whales and other marine mammals with a certified marine naturalist. 

Tour highlights

  • Sail into the Juan De Fuca Strait in a high-speed, custom-built catamaran with prime viewing platforms and heated cabins.
  • Keep an eye out for orcas, humpback whales and other marine animals as you explore the coast of Vancouver Island.
  • Enjoy a photo-package of your trip taken by your naturalists.
  • Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate on board.
  • Prince of Whales is proud to be Biosphere Certified, supporting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainability Goals 

Prince of Whales Victoria Half Day Whale Watching Tour Covered Vessel is available seasonally from March 27 to November 1, 2026.

Activity policies

Tour Location: Downtown Victoria Adventure Centre (812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3)

Please check-in at the Downtown Victoria Adventure Centre 30 minutes prior to your confirmed adventure time.

Onboard snacks are available for purchase with CAD cash only.

A waiver must be signed prior to participation and any guest under 19 years of age will require a signature from a parent or guardian.

All tours booked through BC Ferries must be reserved at least 72 hours in advance.

AVAILABLE IN  Victoria, BC 

FROM September 21 - November 1

$205.00

+ taxes and fees, per adult

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Pod of orcas swimming with a snow-capped mountain in the distance
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Whale watching boat traveling through Victoria harbour
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Orca surfacing partially above the water in Victoria waters
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Humpback whale breaching out of the water near Victoria
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Guests standing on an open deck of a whale watching vessel
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Sea lions resting together on a rocky shoreline
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Bird perched on a coastal rock overlooking the ocean near Victoria
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Guests seated aboard a whale watching vessel during a tour in Victoria
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