Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Overview
Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one.
Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of the Salish Sea in comfort, as we cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of wildlife, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Two washrooms
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- 5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Meeting Location
812 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals’ stories to life (while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in its heated cabin, of course!) A fantastic trip for photographers, this is the quintessential whale-watching experience for every adventurer. Immerse yourself completely in this incredible experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape and your loved ones! Discover the beauty of Victoria on our whale watching tour, starting from the picturesque Inner Harbour and cruising past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with sights of the majestic Legislative Building, the charming Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s buildings.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket, subject to captain's discretion
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to the departure time
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 95 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5882P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Complimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate.
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Two washrooms.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!.
- 5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price.
- Kids coloring books and educational guides.
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch.
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeComplimentary tea, coffee & hot chocolate
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- Two washrooms
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Free Photo Package Featuring Wildlife!
- 5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Kids coloring books and educational guides
- Downloadable tour guides in: English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
- Captain and expert crew of 3-4 guides/naturalists
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed with proper documentation and life jacket, subject to captain's discretion
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to the departure time
- Prince of Whales reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 95 travelers
