Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
Overview
Join us as we head out in search of marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria! Hop aboard your open-air vessel in Victoria’s inner harbour and enjoy an intimate wildlife experience for the adventurous at heart! The zodiac is custom built for exploring the Salish Sea. Keep a sharp lookout for whales, pinnipeds and other marine wildlife! 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.
What's Included
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- All-weather exposure flotation suits
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac boat
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- 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.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for participants with back or neck problems, pregnant women, participants with recent surgeries, heart problems or serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is a minimum passenger height restriction of 4ft (120cm) and 50 lbs (23kg)
- Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time/vessel or full refund
- 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 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
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Activity code: C-5882P6
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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 Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure. 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.
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- All-weather exposure flotation suits.
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price.
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac boat.
- Expert Guide/Skipper.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- 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 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for participants with back or neck problems, pregnant women, participants with recent surgeries, heart problems or serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure 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
- Whale Sightings Guarantee—complimentary tours from all locations until you see whales (fees apply).
- All-weather exposure flotation suits
- $5 per person Salish Sea Conservation Fee (1% For The Planet Initiative) is included in price
- Whale and marine life watching tour on a 12-passenger open-aired zodiac boat
- Expert Guide/Skipper
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Excludes taxes and fees for Lifetime Whale Sighting Guarantee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for participants with back or neck problems, pregnant women, participants with recent surgeries, heart problems or serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is a minimum passenger height restriction of 4ft (120cm) and 50 lbs (23kg)
- Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check in. Participants must be 19 years of age, or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time/vessel or full refund
- 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 12 travelers
