Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before you. Imagine the thrill of an afternoon on the water amongst our resident killer whales. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. Yes, victoria can be just a short 35 minute floatplane or helicopter ride from downtown vancouver with both offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victoria s finest whale watching companies. Whale watching is unquestionably one of the most exciting experiences the pacific northwest has to offer and victoria is an ideal place to do it. Up and down the coast of british columbia, from victoria to port hardy on vancouver island, from vancouver to the bc gulf islands, and up to haida gwaii queen charlotte islands. In addition to orcas, visitors also may encounter sea lions. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria.
The best whale watching place anywhere on the planet these are the words of captain ian roberts, who has led these unforgettable trips for the last 5 years. We checked in at around 8 in the morning and were scheduled to take the big boat. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season. Five star whale watching, victoria, british columbia. Are you looking for the best place for whale watching tours in victoria bc and on vancouver isand. Setting the bar high for the local whale watching industry we have been inspiring and educating guests. They offer trips allowing you to stay for a few days in victoria before flying you back to vancouver. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Established in 1985,five star whale watching is victorias oldest and most respected.
Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. After our unsuccessful search for whale sharks in belize a few months ago, we were thrilled to be invited by tourism victoria to go on a whale watching tour with prince of whales. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Weve sailed back and forth to the mainland on bc ferries too many times to count.
Sep 20, 2017 whale watching is one of the popular activities to do while visiting victoria, bc growing up on the island weve sort of taken this for granted. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. About bc whale tours leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. The weather is getting colder, the days shorter, but that doesnt seem to have an effect on the transient orcas. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. Peak viewing season is from the end of april until the end of october. We did a similar trip from vancouver last summer and spotted a small pod of orca whales, so we had high hopes of repeating the incredible experience. Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon.
Victoria bc san juan safaris san juan island whale. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Prince of whales whale watching is at 812 wharf st. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. If winter whale watching doesnt quite sound like your thing, the summer season is just a few months away. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victoria s boutique whale watching company. We have more orca, more humpbacks and more wildlife available nearby than any other location on vancouver island and our dedicated, responsible whale watchers are all members of the pacific whale. Passengers have a choice of sitting either outside on an openair deck or inside in a heated cabin aboard the 19metre 62 ft. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before.
Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. That results in a huge number of tour operators, actually so many of them by now that the whales are sometimes bothered by the many boats. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. Hang in there, the flowers will be out in bloom soon enough. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september.
Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whale watching off the coast of victoria city. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 35% off. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Whale watching victoria bc book your whale watching. Get up close and personal with the locals british columbias marine wildlife on one of springtides scenic whale watching tours. Our whale watching tours located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia consist of viewing transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south. And what is even better is that once you arrive in downtown victoria, eagle wing tours is located at fishermans wharf, just minutes away from what can be the start of an exceptional k iller whale watching opportunity. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. Offer valid for bookings made before july 21, 2014 and travel prior to september 7, 2014. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time.
Join five star whale watching for the adventure of a lifetime an experience that you will never forget. Victoria bc whale watching things to do greater victoria. As we move into mid september we see fewer resident killer whales however with the abundant sea lion population that moves into the area, we see more transients as sea lions are a favorite food source for his subspecies of orca. Whale watching in victoria, bc solemate adventures. Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 privileged guests at a time. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas.
Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Surrounded by killer whales in victoria, british columbia. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victoria s waters alone. Catamaran excursions launch from victoria s inner harbour. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular.
Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Threehour tours narrated by a marine biologist provide information about marine life. The whale watching season is coming to an end here on san juan island, and in the salish sea. Nov 01, 2016 the best whale watching place anywhere on the planet these are the words of captain ian roberts, who has led these unforgettable trips for the last 5 years. We caught word of a lone male orca traveling near victoria, b. Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Whale watching is one of the popular activities to do while visiting victoria, bc growing up on the island weve sort of taken this for granted. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Whale watching tours in victoria bc springtide whale.
However, you can easily join a tour yearround since there is always a lot to see. 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. As victorias longest running family owned and operated whale watching company and first catamaran company, we have built up victoria as a world class destination for whale watching. The perfect companion for your whale watching trip. Please note that the discussion was closed to any additional postings as of nov 1, 2016 and, as such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated and cannot be commented on by travelers at this time. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience.
Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whalewatching off the coast of victoria city. Whale watching season 2015, victoria bc springtide tours. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. When visiting victoria whale watching is a must do activity and with 30 years of experience five star whale watching is the perfect choice for guests of the empress hotel. In fact we can even come to vancouver and pick you up there, or just about anywhere on. Located in the heart of victorias beautiful inner harbour, prince of whales is the largest yearround whale watching and ecoadventure company in victoria, british. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Whale watching victoria bc tours and information book custom private tours and learn about the whales of the west coast of british columbia. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Victoria has more boats departing for whale watching than any place on vancouver island and most companies guarantee whale sightings. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1.
Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. A harbor tour and sport fishing trips are available yearround. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. F all is the time of year where the wildlife is very active particularily the humpback whales and sea lions. A quick guide to our whale watching season on south vancouver island.
Whale watching vancouver or victoria eagle wing tours. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. Youll tour the pristine waters around victoria, southern vancouver island and the gulf island with orcas killer whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and sometimes even grey whales breaching next to you. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 61% off. Whale watching dates in the fall, vancouver island, bc. When is the best time to whale watch in victoria bc. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. Catamaran excursions launch from victorias inner harbour. The weather is getting colder, the days shorter, but that doesn.
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. The most important city of the island is victoria in the south. The best whale watching on the planet victoria, bc, canada. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Located in the heart of victorias beautiful inner harbour, prince of whales is the largest yearround whale watching and ecoadventure company in victoria, british columbia. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria. Theres simply nothing better than a whale watching tour in bc with orca spirit, some prefer viewing beneath the summer sun, while others prefer cooler spring and fall viewings. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Whale watching is a popular activity for residents and visitors to victoria, bc. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company.
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