The 4 Best Zodiac Whale Watching in Victoria

1.Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 916 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Set out from Victoria Harbour in a 12-passenger open Zodiac with a guide such as Gary, Mark, George, or Raj. Expect a fast, splashy ride, all-weather flotation suits, and chances to see orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, otters, eagles, and more. The boat is exciting, but choppy water and cold air are part of the deal.

“It was excellent and everyone was super helpful! Easy to navigate, useful guide to information and payment. It was a spontaneous trip which was wonderful x”

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2.Victoria: 3-Hour Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 651 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Set out from Victoria’s Inner Harbour with an English-speaking marine naturalist such as Luke, Josh, or Liam. Your 12-passenger Zodiac brings you close to the Salish Sea, where orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, otters, and bald eagles may appear. Full flotation suits help keep you warm and dry.

“We enjoyed the tour with Alex very much. A smooth Zodiac ride, Orcas and great additional insights. Thanks a million.”

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3.Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Victoria’s Inner Harbour in a Zodiac carrying no more than 12 people. Guides such as Shannon, Tyler, Vicky, and Garryn search for orcas and humpbacks around Race Rocks, while you watch seals, sea lions, otters, and eagles from the water. Expect speed, spray, and a survival suit.

“Phoenix was a fantastic guide and we saw a ton of wildlife and Orcas! The scenery was also so beautiful!”

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4.Victoria: Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $138Best value

Set out from Victoria with SpringTide Whale Watching in an open-air Zodiac. You will suit up in a warm flotation suit, then search the Salish Sea for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and marine birds with guides such as Ian, Heather, Jasper, and Tyson.

“Super exciting and captain Marty was great. Thanks for making our stay in Victoria extra special”

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