Each morning is the start of a new adventure on the salish sea as nature is constantly changing. I love bc and the various ways you can get from vancouver to victoria. The best whale watching on the planet victoria, bc. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria.
Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Orca spirit authentic whale watching tours from victoria. Were conveniently located right next to one of the cheapest pay parking lots in victoria bc. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. Ocean ecoventures vancouver island whale watching highest. If you do not see a whale on one of our whale watching tours we invite you to come again for free. We have three types of boats for various tours the marauder iv, springtide i, and the zodiac boats. Since whales travel close to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view them. Song im not a young man anymore live in new york city 1967 artist the velvet underground. Id take the zodiac again because the ride was a lot of fun and we had a great view of. Naturally, whale watching was on our todo list during our stay in victoria and after much research online, we decided to book a trip with the above mentioned company. Victoria whale watching tour by zodiac 2020 vancouver island.
The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. The zodiac is perfect for thrillseekers with its fast speed and fully open experience. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island.
Whether its an exhilarating zodiac or a statelier cruise, every whale watching trip in. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victoria s finest whale watching companies. Despite their differences, both types of boat are equally good for whale watching. Home adventures victoria zodiac whale watching book departing from downtown victoria aboard a 12passenger openair zodiac style boat, this adventure will take you on a 33.
Our whale guarantee is a complimentary, nontransferable and. Whale watching boats zodiacs whale watching in victoria, bc. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. These resident orcas are fish eaters they are salmon specialists. Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia. Orca spirit adventures is victoria s premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Zodiac whale watching adventure from victoria provided by. Take an unforgettable zodiac orca watching tour in victoria and learn all about this fascinating species.
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. Kayak and seaplane trips even the bc ferry ride to victoria are other ways to see the whales and wildlife. Whale watching boats our fleet at springtide, were proud to maintain our fleet in topnotch condition. Tripadvisor victoria whale watching tour by zodiac. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. This fleet of openair, purpose built, zodiac style vessels are victoria s largest and safest. Going on a zodiac is a terrific way to get close to the small whales like the orca you have in your video.
Itinerary whale and marine wildlife watching in the amazing waters surrounding victoria, bc. 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. We re conveniently located right next to one of the cheapest pay parking lots in victoria bc. Climb onboard a zodiac boat equipped with padded bench seats and cruise the sea at up to 35knots while your marine naturalist explains the area and animals around you. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. We are allowed to get within 200 yards 183 meters of the transient killer whales and humpback whales and 400 yards 366 meters for southern resident killer whales. With a maximum of 12 passengers, the boat is never overcrowded. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine. Whale watching packages and fees whale watching in victoria, bc. A prince of whales whale watching boat docked in coal harbour. Best place to go whale watching in british columbia. Whale watching victoria bc book your whale watching adventure.
Tours bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Whale watching with zodiac boats vancouver island victoria canada north america bcc3c5 from alamys library of millions of high. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. Whalewatching boat collides with humpback whale near victoria. Photographing bears is done from a zodiac, so a tripod. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. And they each come equipped with a fun, knowledgeable and adventureseeking skipper.
We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows upclose. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Victorias whale watching tours are still running full swing and are ready to make that dream come true. The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south.
The victoria camera club is a member society of the. Ride a fast moving inflatable boat in the waters around vancouver island while you try to spot orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and minke whales. You may also get the chance to see grey whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions and royal eagles. We arrived on scene with the orcas to find a group of about 7 whales working their way northward towards san juan island. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Plus, enjoy views of the victoria waterfront and the island. Many tours leave from victoria on vancouver island, but if you want to see whales from vancouver, you have options. Firstly, bc orca has seating for 12 people on the bow of the boat, with space to move around beside the seats. Victoria whale watching tour by zodiac victoria expedia. Seeing that this will be our first whale watching trip ever, we decided to go with the zodiac as we really wanted to get up close and personal with the whales should they turn up.
I wouldnt want to see humpback whales from a zodiac incase they had the urge to go under and possibly overturn it. Vancouver whale watch observes the guidelines established by the pacific whale watch association pwwa. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. We walked to the harbor and decided last minute to book a whale watching tour with a company that we found while walking, orca spirit, it was the best tour i. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. This oneway adventure will take you from vancouver, bc, canada to victoria, bc, canada aboard a custombuilt highspeed catamaran, embarking on a 4hour, fullyguided whale watching and marine wildlife viewing tour.
A different prince of whales boat struck a humpback whale near victoria, b. Book a whale watching holiday in canada with canadian affair for the. Packages include complete roundtrip transportation from vancouver, plus an exciting threehour whale watching tour on your choice of springtides 61. Photo of prince of whales whale watching victoria, bc, canada. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. If adventure is your middle name, have we got the ride for you.
Whale watching from a zodiac in victoria bc with images. If youre coming from vancouver, springtide is pleased to arrange one of several convenient transportation packages for you. Departing from downtown victoria aboard a 12passenger openair zodiacstyle boat, this adventure will take you on a 33. Orcas, humpback, minke and gray whales are in their natural habitat on this exciting 3hour whale watching tour. Prince of whales whale and marine wildlife adventures is british columbias largest familyowned and operated. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. Had a wonderful time looking for whales near victoria. This extra time along with our high speed scarabs and catamaran gives us an extended reach to spend more time with the whales. We gaurantee that your experience on orca will be unforgettable. The float plane is greeted by a zodiac from the ocean light ii.
Whale watching boat collides with humpback whale near victoria michael dwyer ap its the first time in 22 years of business that a prince of whales vessel has collided with a whale, he said. Victoria, the capital of vancouver island, is one of the best places to spot whales. At this distance you get an excellent view of the whales. Threehour tours narrated by a marine biologist provide information about marine life. Saturday, july 11th this morning, we headed out to hein bank where a group of lpod whales had been spotted earlier in the morning.
Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. The high season begins midapril, so you have a few. And within this, chances to see them, camera in one hand, binoculars in the other, are almost limitless. Our zodiac tours depart the inner harbour seven days a week april 1 through the end of october, at 10.
Whale watching in victoria bc karla around the world. The zodiac boat is a safe oceangoing craft thats a fun and different way to experience whale watching. It is a 47 passenger, opensemi covered zodiac style vessel, with a semi covered seating area in the rear. I would like to receive the information letter zodiac and access to the latest informations and special offers. This is one of the zodiac boats we use for the wildlife and whale watching tours. The whales are found in the salish sea, the body of water that separates vancouver island from the mainland. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Dont forget your camera or video camera to immortalize the experience.
Victoria s whale watching tours are still running full swing and are ready to make that dream come true. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Whale watching with zodiac boats vancouver island victoria. How to go whale watching from vancouver explore bc. Take advantage of the opportunity to view several different species of whales in the wild as well as an assortment of seabirds and other species of marine wildlife from downtown victoria.
Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Get up close and personal with the ocean and its incredible marine wildlife during this whale watching excursion from victoria. Take the typical whale watching cruise up a notch with a ride on a zodiac, an inflatable boat that moves fast across the water, giving you a thrill as you look for whales that live in the waters around vancouver island. Canada is a boaters paradise, and youll find all the boat parts and accessories you need at canadian tire. Prince of whales whale watching victoria, bc, canada. For victoria tours, please select either covered vessel tours or zodiac tours.
Just by looking at it you can tell it is something special. They swim among bc s gulf islands and the san juan islands of washington state. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. Our boats explorathor ii opensemi covered zodiac vessel the explorathor is the largest vessel in our fleet, built in british columbia, canada. Our fleet bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. We are open daily for whale watching and wildlife adventure tours from march 1 october 31. British columbia and particularly vancouver island is a brilliant location to spot. Ocean ecoventures guarantees whale sightings yearround. Whale watching victoria bc tours and information book custom private tours and learn about the whales of the west coast of british columbia. Prince of whales whalewatching victoria canada afar. 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. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Whale watching trip options range from highspeed zodiac trips in fullon survival suits to covered boats that can seat a larger number of people and travel at a slower speed. Best price guarantee and road trip packages available.
Bc orca is not just the average whale watching rhib rigid hull inflatable boat that you see on the west coast. British columbia, canada1 contribution1 helpful vote. Whale watching downtown victoria vancouver island bc. We extend a free standby tour to the few passengers who do not see whales on their tour. Zodiac whale watching adventure with prince of whales. We even provide a full suit to protect you from the elements. Our experienced zodiac skippers will show you a good time you wont soon forget. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Zodiac whale watching bc whale tours, victoria traveller. Prince of whales whale watching 812 wharf street, victoria, bc.
Traveling at speeds up to 30 knots in an openstyle zodiac boat is almost as much fun as seeing. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Save time and money by going at the end of the day. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. To download a brochure, please complete the following fields.
Prince of whales whale watching is at 812 wharf st. We spent some time with a small group of orcas that included the large bull cappucino k21 and a few females, including raggedy k40. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. Most whale watching and wildlife tours last for about three hours, and depending on the charter you choose, can be in a comfortable cabin cruiser, or open and wild in a zodiac yes, even in the winter.
Jul 3, 2017 whale watching from a zodiac in victoria bc. Take the typical whalewatching cruise up a notch with a ride on a zodiac, an inflatable boat that moves fast across the water, giving you a thrill as you look for whales that live in the waters around vancouver island. Explorathor ii opensemi covered zodiac vessel the explorathor is the largest vessel in our fleet, built in british columbia, canada. Victoria s incredible wildlife whale watching tours are one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the outdoors in british columbia. There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Competitor zodiac competitor covered eagle wing tours.
Whale watching from vancouver to victoria prince of. Your tour is conducted by a naturalist guide who provides excellent commentary about the ecosystem of the pacific. When open in the front, rain suits, hats, and gloves are provided. Aug 09, 2017 whalewatching boat collides with humpback whale near victoria michael dwyer ap its the first time in 22 years of business that a prince of whales vessel has collided with a whale, he said. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victoria s boutique whale watching company. Take a zodiac trip across choppy waters to visit some special local residents. Spot orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and minke whales, as well as other marine life like seals and sea lions. The prime whale watching season in british columbia is between april and late october. Jun, 2012 naturally, whale watching was on our todo list during our stay in victoria and after much research online, we decided to book a trip with the above mentioned company. Whale watching downtown victoria vancouver island bc these eagle wing tours are the only ones going out 3. Start the morning in comfort with spectacular views of georgia strait from the luxurious heated inner cabin featuring floor to ceiling windows. 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. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria international airport. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas.
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