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Salish Sea Eclipse: Luxury Whale Watching Tour
4.9
2,271 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a half-day luxury adventure in Victoria, Canada, aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran. Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea, spot wildlife, and learn from marine mammal experts.
Embark on a half-day luxury adventure in Victoria, Canada, aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran. Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea, spot wildlife, and learn from marine mammal experts.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the awe-inspiring Salish Sea and its diverse wildlife, from synchronized whale surfacing to bald eagles gliding above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share fascinating stories about these creatures (all while you remain cozy, dry,…
- 812 Wharf St - Discover the awe-inspiring Salish Sea and its diverse wildlife, from synchronized whale surfacing to bald eagles gliding above. Navigate the currents of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in search of orcas and humpback whales, while our marine mammal experts share fascinating stories about these creatures (all while you remain cozy, dry, and refreshed in our heated cabin!). This is an exceptional trip for photographers, offering the ultimate whale-watching adventure for every explorer. Fully immerse yourself in this remarkable journey as we capture complimentary high-resolution photos of the wildlife, scenery, and your companions! Explore the splendor of Victoria on our whale watching tour, beginning at the scenic Inner Harbour and sailing past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with views of the grand Legislative Building, the delightful Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s structures.
What's Included
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Tea and coffee
- Two washrooms
- GST…
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Tea and coffee
- Two washrooms
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Information
Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of the Salish Sea in comfort, as we cut through…
Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of the Salish Sea in comfort, as we cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of wildlife, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket, subject to captain’s discretion
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to the departure time
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
Location
812 Wharf St
Wharf Street
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time at Prince of Whales Whale Watching located below the Visitor Information Centre in the Inner Harbour (812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(2271 Ratings)
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Stevevk1053hn
Apr 7, 2026
Must do experience - The whole crew Captain Lindsey, First mate Taylor, Becky, Reid, and Michael are just fantastic and very knowledgeable. We did get to see
a pod of 4 killer whales. Just fantastic would love to do it again.
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Christineht7822to
Apr 7, 2026
Astonishing - We loved the experience! While you see the beautiful wildlife of the San Juan Islands, the educated crew gets to teach you about what you are seeing. Our group learned many things on the killer whales that we saw from the boat. Thank you to the crew on our boat: Reid, Becky, and Michael!
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Charlene_h
Apr 6, 2026
Ocean Adventure - Excellent ocean tour. Captain and crew were very knowledgeable and friendly. Saw 2 different pods of Orca’s, seals, sea otter and bald eagles. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Wenxiz2026
Apr 6, 2026
Great trip from the crew - I took the trip with crewmates Lindsey, Taylor and naturalists Reid, Becky and Michael. They were super friendly and informative! We also seen the orcas up close and the whole experience was great.
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Jazwimble
Apr 6, 2026
Amazing experience seeing Orcas in the wild - We had such an amazing time on the boat. We were super lucky to see several groups of Orcas meeting up with each other. Jumping out of the water and coming super close to the boat. All the information shared was super interesting and we really appreciated having a warm and comfortable indoor area with hot drinks. Worked well even with a little one. Once in a lifetime experience!
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L2910ujclaires
Apr 6, 2026
Wonderful Experience! - What a lovely and enjoyable three hour experience!! We were so very lucky to get to see two different pods of killer whales along with sea lions and a sea otter!! We were amazed by the staff’s professionalism and immense knowledge, respect, and care for the animals. Thank you to the entire crew for making the trip so incredible. To the captain and first mate, Richard and Lindsey, thank you for a smooth ride and for getting us safely to the wildlife. And thank you to the naturalists, Michael, Eden, and Becky, who were so pleasant and knowledgable, and made us feel comfortable to ask questions and learn even more. A special shout out to Michael for having a myriad of facts to share about the different pods and even individual orcas!! Truly a magical experience.
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943kiras
Apr 5, 2026
Beautiful Day on the Water! - We had an amazing time, it was a beautiful day on the water! We saw two pods of orcas, sea lions, and an adorable otter!! The crew was incredible- Richard, Lindsey, Eden, Becky, and Michael! Michael and Becky shared so much information about the orcas and other animals we saw, I learned so much!! Would definitely recommend!
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L7869serichardl
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing! The crew was open, inviting, and informative. - It's an adventure not to be missed!
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Whitney_g
Apr 3, 2026
The did everything they... - The did everything they could to give us the best experience today! Reed was the naturalist that we spent the most time with and she was sooo knowledgeable and lovely. The rest of the crew was great as well. We got to see 6 orcas and a ton of sea lions. Totally worth it. Dress warm!!
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Claires_auntie
Apr 2, 2026
Unforgettable Experience with Prince of Whales - Our family had an amazing experience today (April 2) from start to finish. The crew was friendly in helping us board, the hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate were appreciated and while we were lucky to have amazing weather, we also got to see a pod or orcas as well as sea lions. There was ample time to take lots of pictures and the naturalists on board took time to explain the orcas history locally. Huge thanks to Becky on her third day for her exemplary customer service. She made my 83 year old fathers day! Kudos to Gord and Taylor who got us to and from the harbour safely to Rajan for his knowledge and Michael for his friendly help! My 11 y/o daughter was a bit anxious to go on a boat (especially for so long) but with the colouring materials offered and the sights to be seen, she said she was glad she came along as it would have been a trip she would regret missing. The cost was reasonable, especially the 10% discount we received in booking direct through trip advisor. The boat was about half full but there would have been ample room to move around even at full capacity. It was clean and comfortable.
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