From April to October, the waters around Victoria are home to three known pods of killer whales. Explore the local waters via an open Zodiac vessel or a 46-foot covered motor yacht in search of whales, porpoises, sea lions, and other marine animals while a knowledgeable expert provides educational narrative.

During peak whale-watching season, your chances of spotting a killer whale, also called orcas, often exceeds 95%. Take to the water in search of whales in a high-speed, open-air Zodiac -not for the faint of heart-helmed by certified naturalists. For a more sedate ride, the 46-foot luxury motor yacht offers enclosed cabins, outside decks, a restroom, hot beverages, and snacks, as well as a marine biologist providing educational narrative.

Inclusions :

• 3-hour whale-watching cruise on a Zodiac or a motor yacht
• Full coverage "cruiser suit" for Zodiac passengers
• Hot beverages and light snacks for motor yacht passengers
• Knowledgeable experts onboard

Duration:
3 hours

Available:
Daily, April 15-Oct. 1

Departure time and location:
9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 5 PM, or 5:30 PM from the Inner Harbour

Return time and location:
Noon, 1 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM, or 8:30 PM to the Inner Harbour

Note:
Reservations are required. You will not be guaranteed a place on either the Zodiac or the motor yacht without contacting Springtide Charters in advance. Children under 5 years are not permitted on the Zodiac; children under 2 may ride for free on the motor yacht. Persons with back problems and pregnant women should not ride on the Zodiac.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservations are required. You will not be guaranteed a place on either the Zodiac or the motor yacht without contacting Springtide Charters at least one week in advance of your arrival in Victoria; the phone number and e-mail address will appear on your printed voucher(s). Present your voucher(s) to the Springtide Charters representative at the location listed on your voucher on the date of your whale-watching tour. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour start time.