Enjoy additional time in victoria, stay for as little or as long as you like. Book a 2night victoria package with bc ferries vacations and get 50% off a whalewatching tour. Whale watching around melbourne and victoria world blue. Whale and dolphin emergencies include strandings, where they are trapped onshore or in shallow water, or when they become entangled in nets or debris. Give us a call to have a travel expert build a custom package just for you at no. Our naturalist on board, casey, said this was very rare. Like us, they are warmblooded, breathe air and produce milk for their young. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 61% off. Each spring and autumn, visitors with flights to victoria can see whales migrating past vancouver island.
A look back on our efforts from 2019 its tough being a whale these days. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. Whale sightings in the area are often posted on several facebook pages. Book now and experience for yourself the incredible rich and diverse marine mammals that can be found in out local waters. Give us a call to have a travel expert build a custom package just for you at no additional cost. Do you want to know the entry ticket price for prince of whales whale watching. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. In true victorian style, this timehonoured tradition is alive and well, with some modern west coast flair mixed in. Please note, this date is tentative as this global issue is evolving and we are adjusting daily with new information. Travelers to victoria have a number of whale watching tour options that offer the chance to view whales in their natural habitat. Orca dreams offers fourday allinclusive tours from our luxury island camp site in the wildlife rich area of northern vancouver island, british columbia, canada. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Oct 19, 2014 whale watching was totally bananas today. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife.
Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. 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. In cape town itself, you can see them from the road along the false bay coast, and theyre distinctly visible on the western seaboard if you get high enough on the scenic coastal victoria road. Travel along victorias spectacular southern coastline and watch humpback whales, southern right whales, blue whales and orcas as they make their. 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. Then board a thoughtfully designed covered catamaran or open scarab ship. Get up close and personal with the locals british columbias marine wildlife on one of springtides scenic whale watching tours. Travel along victoria s spectacular southern coastline and watch humpback whales, southern right whales, blue whales and orcas as they make their annual pilgrimage from the feeding grounds of antarctica to give birth and raise their calves in australias warmer waters. Meet your naturalist guide at the fishermans wharf in victoria. People choose us for the thrill of a lifetime in british columbias beautiful capital city. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victoria s boutique whale watching company. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip.
Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Most updates are near to real time and often include tips on where the whales could be seen from. A variety of whale watching tours are available from the city that are perfect for families with return flights to victoria. Explore the coast and experience the wild this summer with orca spirit adventures. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. This style gives you coverage with just a hint of cheek for the perfect flirty look. Killer whale stock images by digitalstudio 5 1,0 cute realistic killer whale stock image by musri 2 190 orca whale watching, victoria, bc. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed.
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. Whale watching packages and fees springtide whale watching. Your average killer whale might not have to worry about increasing fuel prices, nor does a humpback whale stress about getting a work assignment done on time. Over 2,259 orca pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. Soak up the great ocean roads warrnambool winter whale trail and. Orcas, humpback whales and grey whales can all be seen on whale. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. We are often graced with either the members of the southern resident killer whale community fish eaters, biggs transient killer whales mammal eaters, gray. In fact, the tour company, whos name ive purposely left out, didnt want to post it to their. Discover the whale watching cruises that let you spot the magic of whales as they.
There are many people, including locals, who enjoy the opportunity to experience whale watching in victoria. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. Logans beach warrnambool great ocean road victoria. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching.
Victoria bc whale watching things to do greater victoria. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Winter whale trail in warrnambool visit warrnambool. Video galleries eagle wing tours whale watching victoria. 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. Further south, the town of hermanus in walker bay on the cape south coast offers possibly the best landbased whale watching in the world. During this fast moving crisis and after some time and thoughtful consideration vancouver whale watch has suspended tours until may 15th. Whales and dolphins struck by vessels are also emergencies. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria. Whether you choose a naturalistled, marine ecologythemed boat cruise, a tour that combines whale watching with a trip to butchart gardens, or a seaplane tour that drops you off at a ship for whale watching, youre sure to remember your experience. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas. 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. Orcas, humpback, minke and gray whales are in their natural habitat on this exciting 3hour whale watching tour.
Find flights to victoria yyj book cheap flights here. Dealscove promise youll get the best price on products you want. From may to october humpback whales and southern right whales can be seen along the victorian coastline. Whalebone is in fact not bone, but cartilage from the mouth of the baleen whale. Our whale watching tours located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia consist of viewing transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. Book a minimum 2 night bc ferries vacations package and receive your whale watching tour with orca spirit adventures at 50% off. Thin strips of whalebone are inserted into the pockets to give the stays their shape. Victoria is blessed to have the closest warm waters to antarctica where. Catamaran excursions launch from victoria s inner harbour. Read more about our amazing value hotels at unbeatable rates. Two bays whale project, phillip island whale watchers, and wildlife coast cruises. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods.
The expert guide on board the ship keeps you informed about each of the animals you spot and provides interesting details about their habits. Orca spirit authentic whale watching tours from victoria. The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captains selfdestructive obsession to hunt the white whale, moby dick. This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. Packages include complete roundtrip transportation from vancouver, plus an exciting threehour whale watching tour on your choice of springtides 61.
Life isnt smooth sailing for a whale its our job to make it a little easier. Each morning is the start of a new adventure on the salish sea as nature is constantly changing. Southern right whales and blue whales can be seen off victoria s coastline, just a day trip from melbourne in warrnambool and portland, from june to october each year. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 35% off. Think local honey produced in rooftop apiaries, exotic infused. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Prince of whales whale watching, vancouver ticket price. 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. Theres so much to do and see in victoria, british columbia.
You can view route information for airlines that fly to whale cove, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to whale cove and book your flights by clicking the links below. Offer valid for bookings made before july 21, 2014 and travel prior to september 7, 2014. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Small personal tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Vancouver whale watching deals in vancouver, bc groupon. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience.
Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Zodiac whale watching adventure from victoria 2020 viator. Hot winter deals to plan your road trip around, click here to save. Whale watching is a popular activity for residents and visitors to victoria, bc. Whale watching victoria prince of whales wildlife adventures. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Seaplane flights seattle to victoria, bc kenmore air. Whale watching tours in victoria bc springtide whale. The whale trail at a glance, download your own pdf map to quickly see. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria.
If youre coming from vancouver, springtide is pleased to arrange one of several convenient transportation packages for you. Tours bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. It grows in large sheets in the mouth of the whale and serves as a kind of sieve to filter out tiny krill, the whale s primary source of food, from the seawater. Victoria companies offer the thrill of a zodiac or scarab tour or the smoother, more comfortable ride of larger covered catamarans and purpose built covered boats with their onboard. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria.
Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists. The early life of queen victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of eighteen to her courtship and marriage to prince albert. 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. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. We bring the coast within reach, with over 100 travel packages and hundreds of hotels, activities and adventures to choose from. Full day including one 35minute flight between vancouver harbour and victoria harbour, a 3. The most famous spread is at the fairmont empress, but youll find cheaper alternatives scattered throughout the town. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Modern whale watching vessel with spacious observation decks. When they feel comfortable, whales, dolphins and seals will readily approach boats and swimmers. Whether its strolling along the causeway in the inner harbour, enjoying a whale watching adventure, or the great shopping and dining out.
784 1146 170 1344 1420 1310 1397 233 324 1083 893 927 688 361 652 139 217 975 933 863 845 276 1310 686 379 495 656 737 646 25 1143 489 1399 595 3 1014 1135 233 726