Whale Watching Marine Wildlife Excursion from Victoria
- Overview
Enjoy a 3-hour whale watching tour on either Covered Vessel or Open Zodiac. Every tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with a high-degree of knowledge and passion for Vancouver Island’s marine wildlife. Your vessel is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. April through October, are the ideal months to view our Southern Resident Orcas in all their glory. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits are home to three Resident Orca (killer whale) pods, referred to as J, K and L. Nearly 85 whales belong to these three families, allowing you ample opportunity to have a close encounter.
During the peak viewing months, the success rate for sighting orcas is often 100%. Other marine wildlife you may encounter includes Dall’s porpoise, Harbour porpoise, Stellar and California Sea Lions, Harbour and Elephant seals, Otters and many marine birds such as Cormorants and Bald Eagles. There is also a very good chance of sighting Humpback, Minke and Gray whales