Whale watching from the inner harbour in downtown victoria on vancouver island in bc british columbia. Essipit whalewatching cruises take place in the st. All tours check in at the springtide office at least 40 minutes prior to departure 1119 wharf street. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria.
Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation. Be close on the water and be ready when the whales are close as opposed to being on a deck 10 to 12 feet above the water. Victoria whale watch boat hits surfacing humpback in. Save time and money by going at the end of the day. Seeing that this will be our first whale watching trip ever, we decided to go with the zodiac as we really wanted to get up close and personal with the whales should they turn up. An abundance of food in these deep waters attracts many species of whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, minky whales and seals. Dealscove promise youll get the best price on products you want. The tour departs from victorias beautiful inner harbor.
Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. Whale watching downtown victoria vancouver island bc. Board an openair zodiacstyle vessel at the victoria harbor and settle in for your 3hour whalewatching cruise. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation for those seeking an exciting west coast experience, with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fastpaced zodiac tours and become one with nature. Watching humpbacks lunge feeding is a pretty incredible. Zodiac boats are a great choice if youre looking for excitement in your whale watching tour. We are open daily for whale watching and wildlife adventure tours from march 1 october 31. Response from springtidewhaletours, guest services representative at victoria whale watching tour by zodiac. Whale watching tours run from april to october and marine wildlife tours from november to march. These boats are equipped with bright yellow inflatable collars and a stable design that cushions your ride and guarantees maximum buoyancy even if the sea conditions are rough. Jun 07, 2016 licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Victoria whale watching tour on covered cruiser vessel.
A dozen people on board a whale watching boat were left rattled, and their captain injured, after their vessel. You may also get the chance to see grey whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions and royal eagles. It happened near race rocks ecological reserve, an outcropping to the south of. A portion of proceeds supports local marine research programs. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Whalewatching mit zodiacboot prince of whales whale. Here at orca spirit adventures, we like to give you choices for your victoria whale watching tour. With their passion for wildlife, they will reveal the most interesting details about the st. Nov 26, 2014 springtide whale watching has a fleet of 3 high speed open zodiacs not to mention 2 large covered motor yachts. There are many people, including locals, who enjoy the opportunity to experience whale watching in victoria. Whale watching victoria bc tours and information book custom private tours and learn about the whales of the west coast of british columbia. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package.
Embark on a whale watching tour aboard an iconic zodiac boat that is capable of covering 100 miles 161 km in 3 hours. Birds of a feather marine ecotours based in victoria, vancouver island, bc has the only zodiac medline iii in canada. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine. Departing from downtown victoria aboard a 12passenger openair zodiacstyle boat, this adventure will take you on a 33. Try not to get any whale spray on that lens blue water faced iceberg bonavista 1.
When visiting victoria whale watching is a must do activity and with 30 years of experience five star whale watching is the perfect choice for guests of the empress hotel. Come aboard one of our secure zodiacs for an exciting wildlife adventure and a privileged contact with the whales and the various marine species of the st. Get in the zode mode and enjoy our open zodiacstyle vessels for a fast paced adventure. Enjoy the ease and convenience of a downtown victoria samesite checkin and departure, along with complimentary shuttle service from your downtown victoria hotel. If you find yourself unlucky, come again using our whale guarantee for a complimentary whale watching tour to bring your dreams of seeing these magnificent animals to life. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to know. Victoria companies offer the thrill of a zodiac or scarab tour or the smoother, more comfortable ride of larger covered catamarans and purpose built covered boats with their onboard. Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales. Zodiac whale watching adventure from victoria provided by. The basis of a softinwater encounter is a passive, nonaggressive activity wherein the participants float quietly on the surface of the ocean in the vicinity of a tolerant. Well zodiac whaleicebergbird watching is the way to go. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by.
Aside from this, we frequently see sea lions, harbour seals, sea otters as well as a myriad of bird species like bald eagles and great blue herons on our whale watching tours. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Excursion dobservation des baleines en zodiac a victoria propose. Jan 02, 20 here at orca spirit adventures, we like to give you choices for your victoria whale watching tour. Our zodiacs the sea harfangs and the istorlet 4 of your choice have a maximum capacity of 12 and 24 passengers in order to offer you a personalized service and experience and very different from zodiacs with 24 or 50 passengers or you risk see other passengers more than whales. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. With 600700 hp powering our vessels, bc whale tours offers guests one of the longest ranges for whale watching tours in all of the victoria whale watching industry. This open style zodiac model is the first of its kind, being twice as long as any other zodiac model to date, but with the extra length makes this open zodiac incredibly smooth in all weather conditions.
Whale and wildlife tours victoria, bc whale watching. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. On this 12seater boat everyone is guaranteed an unobstructed view of the water and a wide variety of sea life during the 3hour tour. We support pwwa guidelines for responsible whale watching. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows. Zodiacs seat 12 passengers and are our fastest boats. Cherchez des baleines lors dune excursion en bateau zodiac dans les.
Traveling at speeds up to 30 knots in an openstyle zodiac boat is almost as much fun as seeing the whales. Well zodiac whale icebergbird watching is the way to go. Sidney whale watching is located in beautiful sidney, bc only 30 minute drive north from victoria or 5 minute drive from swartz bay ferry terminal and victoria international airport. This coastal excursion on a open zodiac departing from victoria s inner harbour is an exhilarating trip in search of orcas, minke whales, harbour seals and other marine wildlife in the company of an experienced naturalist. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria. Snorkel with whales during a softinwater encounter. Springtide whale watching has a fleet of 3 high speed open zodiacs not to mention 2 large covered motor yachts. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle.
Your ride on one of the zipping zodiacstyle boats will be nearly as exciting as seeing the whales. Wearing a mustang survival cruiser suit you are kept warm and safe as the boat speeds across the water in pursuit of adventure, stunning scenery, and, of course, whale sightings. Zodiac whale watching observation, dinghy, inflatable boat. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. One person remains in hospital after a whale watching boat hit a humpback whale near victoria, b. This video of our zodiac, goldeneye, was taken in july 2014. Tour departure and duration springtide whale watching. Jun, 2012 naturally, whale watching was on our todo list during our stay in victoria and after much research online, we decided to book a trip with the above mentioned company. This coastal excursion on a open zodiac departing from victorias inner harbour is an exhilarating trip in search of orcas, minke whales, harbour seals.
Victoria companies offer the thrill of a zodiac or scarab tour or the smoother, more comfortable ride of larger covered catamarans and purpose built covered boats with their onboard naturalists who are educated about local species and geography. Take the typical whale watching cruise up a notch with a ride on a zodiac, an inflatable boat that moves fast across the water, giving you a thrill as you look for whales that live in the waters around vancouver island. Main targeted whale sightings are finback and humpback whales. Resident orca found in victoria area are fisheating orcas that reside in the strait of georgia. One person remains in hospital after a whalewatching boat hit a humpback whale near victoria, b. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria. The technique is referred to as a softinwater encounter, the only type of inwater interaction permitted by captain zodiac. Zodiac whale watching adventure from victoria 2020 viator. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods.
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A fullyequipped and crewed luxury offshore rib available for hire on the west coast of british columbia including the gulf and san juan islands. Perfect for filming and photographer with an amazing platform. Croisiere dobservation des baleines en zodiac a victoria 2020 ile. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you. Book your tickets online for prince of whales whale watching, victoria. During the high season, we have several whale watching tour departures every day, so you can choose the one that suits your schedule best.
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