Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash or any product or service other than that specified on the certificate. Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. See a wide variety of wildlife, like porpoises, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, blue herons and more. Skyscanner is a fast and simple travel search engine that compares hundreds of flights from all major airlines and travel agents, finding you the best deal on cheap plane tickets to victoria from vancouver. If you have done some research on the best activities, you may have seen that victoria has lots to offer at all times of the year. He found us humpback whales mother and calf, seals, sea lions, the only sea otter in bc, a bald eagle, sea elephants and just as we went back to the harbor, we met another humpback whale, so ron turned around an.
From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. 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. Driven by the younger generation, the city has sprouted a collection of cool shops, authentic coffee bars and unique restaurants. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. The aquarium subsequently closed and sold its orcas to seaworld. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Here are four criteria for choosing the best whale watching tour for you.
Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. 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. There are 2 ways to get from victoria to seattle by ferry, car ferry or car. Thanks to groupon i was able to get a good deal on this tour. Located on gorge road east, its a short walk to the famous galloping goose trail, the gorge waterway park, outstanding restaurants, and victoria s fairway gorge paddling club. Vancouver whale watching deals in vancouver, bc groupon. Prince of whales whale watching is at 812 wharf st. Download our printable guide to help with identification.
Passengers have a choice of sitting either outside on an openair deck or inside in a heated cabin aboard the 19metre 62 ft. All vancouver island hotels vancouver island hotel deals last minute hotels in vancouver island. Of the 23 species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sea turtles in bc waters. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. Tour operators, both on the mainland and the island, have specialized on orcas. Weve selected you best whale watching and dolphin watching tours, so check out our latest deals now. Five star whale watching 645 humboldt street, victoria, bc yelp. Available from may until september, the trip starts bright and early in vancouver where you board a whale watching vessel and cruise among the gulf islands, looking for whales en route to victoria.
Spot orcas off the coast of new zealand on a whale watching tour from auckland, kayak alongside bottlenose dolphins in byron bay or look out for humpback whales on a high speed tour from sydney. 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. Fly from vancouvers harbour right to the whale watching boat in victoria and have a whale watching adventure of a lifetime. For those who have never taken a trip to explore b. Each spring and autumn, visitors with flights to victoria can see whales migrating past vancouver island. 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. Get amazing deals and discounts on whale and dolphin watching tours. The hymax is a very solid spacious, fully equipped highend fishing and cruising machine. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. 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. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales.
The five star staff also posted photos from our tour online later that day for all of us to download. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas. There are different types of whales in various parts of bc, so it really depends on what kind of whales you were hoping to see, and where in bc you were planning to be its a huge province. Thank you for a great 2019 season please check this page again in march for the 2020 season which begins april 1st, for coupons, specials and our calendars of events. 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. Check out the offers below and save while visiting. Take either a seaplane to victoria, embark on a threehour whale watching adventure, and fly back to vancouver. Victoria bc whale watching things to do greater victoria. British columbia, canada1 contribution1 helpful vote. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Find flights to victoria yyj book cheap flights here. Located in victoria s inner harbour, prince of whales is perfectly positioned if youre looking to see and do as much as possible in one day. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to know. Our naturalist on board, casey, said this was very rare.
Whale watching in british columbia mainly boils down to whale watching on vancouver island, even if you can also book tours directly from vancouver. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria. The attendants on the clipper recommended five star whale watching for. In fact, the tour company, whos name ive purposely left out, didnt want to post it to their. Book now and experience for yourself the incredible rich and diverse marine mammals that can be found in out local waters.
Or pack in as many modes of transport as possible with the flywhalesfly tour. Whale watching is a popular activity for residents and visitors to victoria, bc. Try prince of whales they offer a vancouver to victoria service with whale watching enroute and you can also visit butchart gardens. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria. 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. Weve sailed back and forth to the mainland on bc ferries too many times to count. Tours bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Looking for the best whale watching on vancouver island. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. Stanley park indigenous walking tour led by a first nations guide.
Threats to cetaceans of the 23 species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sea turtles in bc waters, 12 are listed under the species at risk act as endangered, threatened, or special concern. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching. Toprated vancouver whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Youll find us by following the citys pulse to the heart of the harbour. Find special promotions and package deals to help plan your next visit to victoria. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company. There are plenty of whale watching trips that depart from vancouverthese excursions last anywhere from three hours to a full day and often feature an onboard naturalist who can tell you about british columbia s ecology. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. People choose us for the thrill of a lifetime in british columbia s beautiful capital city. Cheap flights from vancouver to victoria yvr yyj from.
A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Victoria, canada its still one of the most british cities in north america, but theres more to victoria than tearooms, antique shops and galleries though there are plenty of those. The best whale watching on the planet victoria, bc, canada. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Why victoria has the best whale watching on vancouver island vancouver island is worldrenowned for its whale watching, and at the heart of the action is the city of victoria. Victoria to seattle 2 ways to travel via ferry, car. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. With 600700 hp powering our vessels, bc whale tours offers guests one of the longest ranges for whale watching tours in all of the victoria whale watching industry. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. Since whales travel close to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view them. A center of forestry and mining, campbell river is also an outdoor recreationists paradise boasting of an increasingly vibrant arts and cultural scene. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild.
Whale watching victoria prince of whales wildlife adventures. Threehour tours narrated by a marine biologist provide information about marine life. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. On line coupons for whale watching tour victoria forum. Tour the butchart gardens, visit the royal bc museum and canadas oldest chinatown, go whale watching or play a few rounds of golf. But since you posted this originally on the victoria forum, i assume youre hoping to go whale watching out of victoria. Our first adventure was an evening trip on the bc nova. Selecting a whale watching company before you visit victoria, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers.
There is no seagoing experience quite like watching, closeup, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. As an ocean island guest, youll get rad vip whale watching discounts. Home to two major commercial marinas coast discovery marina and discovery harbour marina, campbell river is a major destination for inside passage cruisers. People choose us for the thrill of a lifetime in british columbias beautiful capital city. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Victorias whale watching tours are still running full swing and are ready to make that dream come true. A variety of whale watching tours are available from the city that are perfect for families with return flights to victoria.
Victoria has more boats departing for whale watching than any place on vancouver island and most companies guarantee whale sightings. Whale watching in bc british columbia travel and adventure. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victoria s boutique whale watching company. Get a little closer to the action on a prince of whales ultimate day tour to victoria. Tofino is your gateway to the pacific rim national park and the rest of clayoquot sound. If you have time to spare, consider combining whale watching with a visit to the charming city of victoria on vancouver. Get up close and personal with the locals british columbia s marine wildlife on one of springtides scenic whale watching tours. Gift certificates for whale watching tours are valid for use from april 15 october 31. 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. Rough waters didnt deter us or jeevan, our fearless captain, who was able to get us to a pod of orcas for a truly memorable experience. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner.
Baja whalewatching tours immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Orca spirit authentic whale watching tours from victoria. Great operation we went whale watching with bc whale tours twice. Sale, victoria clipper round trips from seattle to victoria. All gift certificates expire 1 year after purchase date. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company, offering carbon. We are often graced with either the members of the southern resident killer whale community fish eaters, biggs transient killer whales mammal eaters, gray. The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south. Home port is tofino british columbia on the west coast of vancouver island. Whale watching tours in victoria bc springtide whale. Full service family fishing trips, fishing charters in beautiful tofino, bc. Another highlight is the migration of the gray whales.
Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. Sealand of the pacific was a public aquarium in south oak bay at the oak bay marina, near the city of victoria, in british columbia, canada. Climb aboard one of the finest whaling vessels in the industry to interact with a variety of whale species. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Hymax charters homeport tofino, british columbia, canada. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Victoria s whale watching tours are still running full swing and are ready to make that dream come true. While you might get lucky spotting whales from the deck of a vancouver islandbound ferry, or even when strolling the seawall in english bay, whale watching tours are the best way to get respectfully close to these majestic mammals. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 28% off.
Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. 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. Get up close with the killer whales between vancouver and victoria, british columbia on this guided, fullday, whale watching cruise. Orcas, humpback whales and grey whales can all be seen on whale. Each morning is the start of a new adventure on the salish sea as nature is constantly changing. Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. Other possibilities include returning to vancouver from victoria by seaplane or helicopter, and oneway trips to either victoria or seattle. Catamaran excursions launch from victoria s inner harbour. How to go whale watching from vancouver explore bc. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before.
Compare flights from vancouver to victoria and find cheap tickets with skyscanner. 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. Victoria, the provincial capital of british columbia, has 112 properties on offer via expedia. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. Whale watching in victoria, bc solemate adventures. We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters.
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