Oct 22, 2010 eagle wing whale watching in victoria british columbia canada at fishermans wharf. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to know. Jun 15, 2018 humpback whale numbers have increased substantially since hunting was banned in the late 1970s, with more than 30,000 expected to travel up the australian coast from the antarctic through to october.
Since whales travel close to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view them. There are many whale wildlife watching companies operating out of the greater victoria area. Five star whale watching is the fairmont empress hotel inhouse whale watching company, and as a guest of the hotel we have a special offer for you. The salish sea, the body of water between vancouver island and the mainland, is a hotbed for whale watching in canada. Travelers to victoria have a number of whale watching tour options that offer the chance to view whales in their natural habitat. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. This family owned and operated company is sure to deliver a world class marine wildlife viewing experience. Budding whale spotters can keep track of movements with this great ocean road whale. Take an express cruiser boat through the gulf islands, keeping your eyes peeled for orca whales, and then spend the day exploring victoria before catching a seaplane back to vancouver. Travel along victorias 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.
Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. Searoad ferries, which operates two all weather car and passenger ferries between sorrento and queenscliff is not only the most scenic way to get from mornington peninsula to the bellarine, but also one of the most likely ways to spot whales during the season. Whale watching victoria adventures prince of whales. Going on a victoria whale watching trip with grandma and grandpa is memorable and certainly special, to say the least. 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. Better yet, choose a location that is in more protected waters such as johnstone strait and the broughton archipelago or near victoria. Download wild about whales and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia.
Eagle wing whale watching in victoria british columbia canada at fishermans wharf. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. April to october join our comfortable 61 ft covered. The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. Victoria whale watch boat hits surfacing humpback in. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victoria s boutique whale watching company. Whale watching victoria bc book your whale watching.
Its whale watching season visit victoria media hub. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. As such, visitors to the province capital will find it easy to add a whale watching experience to the itinerary, at least during the. The whales have been spotted out the front of roro cafe just near the searoad ferries terminal and the research director from the dolphin research institute confirmed they are the first whales spotted in the bay. While the pods may be out there 247, you have a better chance of your boat actually finding orcas if you go out later in the day. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. The rugged beauty of the west coast is something that should be experienced with victorias boutique whale watching company.
This exciting three hour whale watching adventure takes you up to 80 kilometres from the coast to witness migrating minke whale, orcas, grey whales plus other. Whale watching in victoria, bc my wandering voyage. Whale watching around melbourne and victoria world blue. People come from all over the world to vancouver island to go whale watching. We keep track of our daily sightings and this year our success rate of sighting whales was over 95% from april until the end of october.
A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. The gulf islands off the coast of vancouver island boasts one of the best locations in the world to see orca whales in the wild. Book a 2night victoria package with bc ferries vacations and get 50% off a whalewatching tour. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Charlie cox, krysten ritter, mike colter, finn jones. Save time and money by going at the end of the day. Explore the coast and experience the wild this summer with orca spirit adventures. Setting the bar high for the local whale watching industry we have been inspiring and educating guests. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Whale watching from victoria a must for anyone visiting between april and october, view orcas in all their glory plus a host of other marine species that are so abundant in this area. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victoria s finest whale watching companies. The marine life in the waters of bc is abundant and diverse, but there is no greater creature than the mighty whale.
Humpback whale numbers have increased substantially since hunting was banned in the late 1970s, with more than 30,000 expected to travel up the australian coast from the antarctic through to october. Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 privileged guests at a time. Orca spirit authentic whale watching tours from victoria. Keep track of sightings here and get some whale watching tips. A major whale migration occurs in mid winter off the west coast of vancouver island near tofino and ucluelet, when approximately 20,000 pacific grey whales leave the baja peninsula to journey north to alaska, cruising past vancouver island enroute. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies.
Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. Southern right whales and blue whales can be seen off victorias coastline, just a day trip from melbourne in warrnambool and portland, from june to. British columbia whale watching is something that any and all outdoor enthusiasts should enjoy, and there is plenty of time to enjoy it in this region known for its excellent wildlife. The 2019 season was full of diverse wildlife and amazing sightings on the waters of the salish sea. Each year from june to october south west victoria welcomes migrating whales. 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. Oct 02, 2016 after our voyage of the glaciers southbound cruise with princess whittier, alaska to vancouver, b. British columbia is home to dozens of whale species, 23 to be exact, according to the vancouver aquarium. Where and how to see whales in victoria this winter. Youll find us by following the citys pulse to the heart of the harbour.
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. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season. To select a company, read this tripadvisor traveler article. Set a few months after the events of the second season of daredevil, and a month after the events of iron fist, the vigilantes daredevil, jessica jones, luke cage, and iron fist team up in new york city to fight a common enemy. Combine 2 popular local attractions into one and go on a whale watching safari from vancouver to victoria. By then all the operators have been out since morning and have figured out where the pods are clustering that day. This family owned and operated company is sure to deliver a. Two nights accommodation at the inn at laurel point in a laurel wing guest room. The majestic orca has long been the proud symbol of our incredible city. 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. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. We have more orca, more humpbacks and more wildlife available nearby than any other location on vancouver island and our dedicated, responsible whale watchers are all members of the pacific whale.
Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. With eagle wing whale and wildlife watching tours of victoria, british columbia, we were on the lookout for whales, specifically for a pod of orcas that frequent the salish sea. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victoria s waters alone.
In victoria, there are numerous companies that offer whale watching tours. 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. 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. Ensure that company you chose has qualified staff, the knowledge of our orca naturalists is more than a requirement. The season also seems to be extended so you have a really good chance of seeing them this winter, peters says. During our busy summer season juneseptember we do recommend you book a week head of time. Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists. Victoria has more boats departing for whale watching than any place on vancouver island and most companies guarantee whale sightings. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. 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. Join five star whale watching for the adventure of a lifetime an experience that you will never forget. The gulf islands off the coast of vancouver island boasts one of the. Victoria bc whale watching is just one of the options on vancouver island, and if you find yourself on the mainland, virtually anywhere along the coast can make a prime viewing base. Only adding to the allure is the fact that there are a variety of whale types that visitors to the regions coast can expect to see.
Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. The first whales of the season have been spotted in victorias port phillip bay. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. Here are four criteria for choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. In fact we can even come to vancouver and pick you up there, or just about anywhere on vancouver island. Click through our online calendar booking service to choose your summer daytrip dates. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Whale watching from victoria do something different.
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