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Whale Watching: Salish Sea Marine Adventure
4.6
135 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on the ultimate 3-hour whale and marine wildlife tour aboard the Salish Shadow. Discover orcas, humpback whales, seals, and more, while enjoying the comfort of our new high-speed coastal explorer.
Embark on the ultimate 3-hour whale and marine wildlife tour aboard the Salish Shadow. Discover orcas, humpback whales, seals, and more, while enjoying the comfort of our new high-speed coastal explorer.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Five Star Whale Watching - Check-in procedures will follow at our office meeting location. Afterwards, the vessel departs from a nearby dock. The route reflects recent wildlife activity, and your experienced marine guide/ Captain will steer for the best places to see animals!
During the 3 hour Ultimate Marine Whale and Wildlife Tour, we will…
- Five Star Whale Watching - Check-in procedures will follow at our office meeting location. Afterwards, the vessel departs from a nearby dock. The route reflects recent wildlife activity, and your experienced marine guide/ Captain will steer for the best places to see animals!
During the 3 hour Ultimate Marine Whale and Wildlife Tour, we will travel through the waters of the Salish Sea in search of various whales & other marine life. The Salish Sea includes the local waters around Southern Vancouver Island and is a rich marine environment that attracts multiple species of whales and other marine life!
Keep your camera ready, watching for orcas (killer whales), humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales, dolphins as well as both Dall’s porpoises and harbor porpoises. Harbour seals, Steller sea lions and California sea lions can be seen off Vancouver Island, and more than 127 species of marine birds can also be seen in the region.
- Victoria - Starting Point City
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Additional Information
Victoria Whales & Marine Adventure! Experience the ultimate 3-hour Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour.
- Tailored for the dedicated Marine Adventure Enthusiast.
- Featuring three outdoor viewing areas, a fully heated cabin with a restroom, this vessel offers the perfect blend of thrill and comfort.
- Search for Orcas (Killer Whales), Humpback Whales, Minke…
Victoria Whales & Marine Adventure! Experience the ultimate 3-hour Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour.
- Tailored for the dedicated Marine Adventure Enthusiast.
- Featuring three outdoor viewing areas, a fully heated cabin with a restroom, this vessel offers the perfect blend of thrill and comfort.
- Search for Orcas (Killer Whales), Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Harbour Seals, Harbour Porpoises, Dall’s Porpoises, Steller (Northern) and California Sea Lions, along with over 127 species of marine birds.
- Additionally, enjoy breathtaking scenery and historic landmarks.
Location
Five Star Whale Watching
Humboldt Street
Check in: We ask all passengers to meet 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. Meet us at 645 Humboldt Street on the North side of the Fairmont Empress Hotel, next to Willow Stream Spa
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
4.6
(135 Ratings)
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Tiffany_r
Jul 14, 2025
Family fun success - Both our tour guides were amazing and knowledgeable. We were able to see a Momma whale and her baby, possibly Big Momma and baby.
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Jenna_v
Jul 5, 2025
Good customer service - Unfortunately due to technical issues they had to change us to another provider, everything was quickly taken care of for as though. We had a fantastic trip and seen many humpback whales.
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P8291vjsandrac
Jul 1, 2025
Perfect summer day! - We absolutely loved our whale watching tour! The entire experience of being out on the ocean, combined with the thrill of seeing these majestic creatures, made for an unforgettable trip.
Our guides, both Sofias, were exceptional. From the moment we started, they were incredibly attentive and clear with all the instructions. Plus, their deep knowledge of nature truly enhanced the tour. We were lucky enough to spot several whales, both up close and in the distance, which was incredible. Without a doubt, it was a beautiful and highly recommended experience!
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Condogolf
Jun 4, 2025
5 Star Orcas & Humpback sightings - 5 Star Whaling gets our 5 stars. We had 2 brilliant trips and had all the luck with sightings. On both trips we saw Orca and Humpbacks. The team were brilliant from start to finish, comms were great (weather issues stopped our original booking going out on water) but it was soon rearranged. The on boat experience and guides (Sophie and Alexa) and not forgetting the owner and boat captain Andrew were very knowledgeable and personable.
Free tips for 1st time whale watchers, you are at the mercy of the weather and trips often get moved or cancelled, therefore make your schedule as flexible as possible if you are desperate to get out on the water. We were lucky with our sightings, but the sea is huge and you are looking for a small number of mammals who like to live under the water, therefore any sightings is a blessing. Make friends with the crew, they do this for a living and will guide and advise you so you get the very best experience!!!
Enjoy
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Samantha_n
Apr 29, 2025
Incredible day in the sun with the humpbacks - We had an amazing afternoon with you! The respect for whales, knowledge and information was so great. It was a very active day for the humpback lunch feeding and we saw everything up close . The crew was amazing, so helpful and welcoming. Definitely recommend!
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486adrieneh
Dec 3, 2024
What a Day - this is my second time with 5 star whale watching . I like support local companies and they do a great job. Whales are unpredictable but seeing three whales was super cool. The naturalist were awesome and the captain ( Andrew ) always knew where to go to find those beautiful creatures . Will definetly make another adventure with this company.
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Christy
Oct 27, 2024
Beautiful and amazing - This was a great experience. We saw two different types of whales that came super close to the boat. The guides were all really knowledgeable and personable. I would totally recommend this for anyone.
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Gerda_s
Oct 27, 2024
Perfect day, perfect tour. - Amazing how many whales we saw.
And sealions, birds, etc Fantastic crew! Small boat. Excellent view from Upper deck. Every penny worth.
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Colleen_o
May 28, 2025
We ended up not taking... - We ended up not taking this cruise because of ADA issues but they were able to call a competitor and get us on a bigger boat that could accommodate an ADA person. They did all of the leg work so it was easy peasy to make the transition. They were no extra fees and the new company, Orcas Spirit Adventures were great to help get my sister on and off the boat, as well as other passengers came to our aid. We saw a lot of whales, sea lions and birds to make our adventure awesome.
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Lindsey_a
Jun 30, 2025
Do not recommend - 2 days before our scheduled excursion i received a call stating they had over booked. I told them I had no flex in time/days which then the company emailed me and said my reservation is secure. Day of- i received an email saying my excursion was canceled. Terrible experience. I booked BC whale watching instead and it was AMAZING
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