We caught word of a lone male orca traveling near victoria, b. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. However, you can easily join a tour yearround since there is always a lot to see. 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. Catamaran excursions launch from victoria s inner harbour.
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. A quick guide to our whale watching season on south vancouver island. Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whalewatching off the coast of victoria city. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. 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. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Setting the bar high for the local whale watching industry we have been inspiring and educating guests. 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. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british.
Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. Whale watching tours in victoria bc springtide whale.
Whale watching victoria bc book your whale watching. Whale watching in victoria bc karla around the world. Whale watching dates in the fall, vancouver island, bc. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. If winter whale watching doesnt quite sound like your thing, the summer season is just a few months away. Whale watching in victoria, bc solemate adventures. Join five star whale watching for the adventure of a lifetime an experience that you will never forget. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. In fact we can even come to vancouver and pick you up there, or just about anywhere on. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season. The perfect companion for your whale watching trip.
Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Whale watching is a popular activity for residents and visitors to victoria, bc. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. The weather is getting colder, the days shorter, but that doesn.
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. Whale watching victoria bc tours and information book custom private tours and learn about the whales of the west coast of british columbia. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 61% off. 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. Are you looking for the best place for whale watching tours in victoria bc and on vancouver isand. 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. Hang in there, the flowers will be out in bloom soon enough.
Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. 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. 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. Victoria bc san juan safaris san juan island whale. 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. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victoria s finest whale watching companies.
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. 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. F all is the time of year where the wildlife is very active particularily the humpback whales and sea lions. Victoria has more boats departing for whale watching than any place on vancouver island and most companies guarantee whale sightings. 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 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.
Since whales travel close to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view them. The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before you. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. The whale watching season is coming to an end here on san juan island, and in the salish sea. 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. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3.
Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. The most important city of the island is victoria in the south. Offer valid for bookings made before july 21, 2014 and travel prior to september 7, 2014. Whale watching vancouver or victoria eagle wing tours. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. 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. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. Passengers have a choice of sitting either outside on an openair deck or inside in a heated cabin aboard the 19metre 62 ft. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew.
The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victoria s boutique whale watching company. Established in 1985,five star whale watching is victorias oldest and most respected. 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. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. The best whale watching on the planet victoria, bc, canada. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city.
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. In addition to orcas, visitors also may encounter sea lions. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria. When is the best time to whale watch in victoria bc. Prince of whales whale watching is at 812 wharf st. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. The weather is getting colder, the days shorter, but that doesnt seem to have an effect on the transient orcas. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Located in the heart of victorias beautiful inner harbour, prince of whales is the largest yearround whale watching and ecoadventure company in victoria, british. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before. 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.
British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. 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. Imagine the thrill of an afternoon on the water amongst our resident killer whales. Victoria bc whale watching things to do greater victoria. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. 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. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich.
Peak viewing season is from the end of april until the end of october. A harbor tour and sport fishing trips are available yearround. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. They offer trips allowing you to stay for a few days in victoria before flying you back to vancouver. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victoria s waters alone. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Catamaran excursions launch from victorias inner harbour. 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. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. 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.
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. Whale watching season 2015, victoria bc springtide tours. This article contains a discussion by tripadvisor members concerning the above topic. 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. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 35% off. Surrounded by killer whales in victoria, british columbia. Five star whale watching, victoria, british columbia. Theres something to be said about the peace and quiet of a tourist town in the off season, and the beauty of victoria from the water on a crisp winters day is unrivaled.
Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. 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. Book a minimum 2 night bc ferries vacations package and receive your whalewatching tour with orca spirit adventures at 50% off. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria. Threehour tours narrated by a marine biologist provide information about marine life. Get up close and personal with the locals british columbias marine wildlife on one of springtides scenic whale watching tours. Weve sailed back and forth to the mainland on bc ferries too many times to count. We checked in at around 8 in the morning and were scheduled to take the big boat.
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