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Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides
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Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides
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- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Trade your cruise ship for a whale-watching vessel on a 3-hour shore excursion from the port of Victoria. Travel into the open waters of the northern Pacific Ocean to spot native marine life including orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals and minke whales. Learn about British Columbia’s amazing aquatic ecosystems from onboard naturalist guides, who will help point out passing species along the way. It’s an exciting and educational voyage for the whole family!
- 3-hour whale-watching shore excursion from Victoria
- See the majestic orcas (killer whales) and other marine life off the coast of Canada
- Spot harbor seals, minke whales, sea lions and other native species
- Learn about the Pacific's marine ecosystem from expert naturalist guides
- Departs within walking distance from the cruise terminal
- Covered by Viator's Worry-Free Policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
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What's Included
3-hour whale-watching tour from Victoria
2 onboard naturalist guides
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Food and drinks
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Departure & Return
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Five Star Whale Watching , 645 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, Canada
Victoria Harbour Airport , 950 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (layers and comfortable shoes are recommended)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- OPERATED BY Five Star Whale Watching
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Orca tour
Leo_B
, Aug 2021
When we saw the orca me and my daughter was so happy and also the captain was so great in finding them and showing us great details of the orca whales…
KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF
Megan L
, Sep 2019
This excursion was so amazing! The staff were so fun and so knowledgeable! Very outgoing, easy going. We saw a lot of humpback whales, sea lions, seals! They took us around light houses, to feeding areas, etc. We definitely got our moneys worth & more! Great value!! Will definitely recommend!
Alaska cruise
Nancy_O
, Aug 2019
Amazing!
Sarah P
, Jul 2019
This was an amazing tour! The naturalists on the boat were knowledgeable and quick to point out movement on the water and explain what we were seeing. They also did a great job filling time when we were moving from point to point to keep things interesting. We saw numerous humpback whales doing deep dives (so lots of whale tails!) and saw three pods of orcas that were socializing while hunting. It was the highlight of our trip!
Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see whales while in Victoria. The value was great and the ability to move between the top and inside decks when the boat wasn't going too fast was an added bonus. They had hot chocolate and coffee available and warm jackets for the cool temperatures out on the water.
Brian
Vacation22137637094
, Jun 2019
Overall, the tour was nice! The guide was personable, knowledgeable and offered detailed information regarding the wildlife of the tour. The tour was close to the sealife and we were able to see several types of fish, birds and mammals.
The tour was great and the operators...
Irene A
, Oct 2017
The description about this activity...
Nan_Z
, Jul 2016
The two guides were very nolegable...
richard g p
, Oct 2015
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