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People choose us for the thrill of a lifetime in british columbias beautiful capital city. It was an amazing experience and we saw up to 30 orcas at a time. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. In juneau youre seeing humpbacks, while victoria has orca. During this peak season we boast a greater than 95% chance of spotting whales in victoria, particularly resident orcas, humpback whales, and transient orcas. Looking forward to see whales around phillip island but youre not sure where to. However, these are wild, unpredictable animals and on rare occasions the whales may be beyond our range or cannot be located. First introduced in 20, our wildlife fee raises money to directly support the southern resident killer whales and the salish sea. The perfect place to take the kids, this club wont cost you a sitter. Explore vancouvers chinatown, the waterfront, and stanley park with its impressive collection of totem poles on a vancouver tour. If you choose this package be sure to have international id with you for traveling on the float plane. Eagle wing whale watching tours victoria 2020 all you. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. 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.
Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. Victoria is blessed to have the closest warm waters to antarctica where whales purposely migrate to give birth. They minimize vibration and run much more quietly than standard outboards, allowing our passengers to hear whats going on above and below the water. Our success rate in previous seasons is over 90% in previous years. The pacific playground is home to orca killer, humpback, gray and minke whales as well as seals, sea lions, porpoise, otters and an amazing array of sea birds. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you.
Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. If youre a sports fan, prince of whales whale watching in victoria is the place you want to be. We work with a large network of whale watching companies, the pwwa. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles. Orca spirit is the only whale watching company in victoria to use ultraquiet, ultra clean yamaha fourstroke engines that create minimal disturbance to the marine wildlife. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. No matter what youre hungry for, the menu at this club promises the perfect dish for you. Due to the rapidly changing circumstances and public health concerns of covid19, we have made the.
On our last trip of the week, we saw transient orca whales hunting for their lunch. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. 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. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. For all the details go to our whale guarantee page. While it is possible to see whales at any time of the year, there is a peak season from may through october. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. Newport landing runs whale watching excursions seven days a week all year long. The waters around vancouver island make up one of the very best places in the world to spot orcas, humpback whales.
Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Late december through april coincides with the california gray whale annual migration along the orange county coastline. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Or go even further south to watch the blue whales and southern right whales off the coast of victoria. Whale watching packages and fees springtide whale watching. Weve been out withj captain larry twice, and took the victoria orca tour last july. Download the business case doc, 557kb technical advice vicroads is a national leader in the use of recycled products in pavement construction and provide a range of specifications and technical documentation to support the use of accredited recycled products from accredited suppliers. Package cost includes one way busferry transport, one way float plane transport and your whale watching excursion. Prince of whales offers you a truly unique way to travel between the harbours of. Join wildlife coast cruises on their winter whale cruises for a chance to see. Dec 05, 2014 i dont think you can buy one whale in the fish market in tokyo. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to know. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching.
The romans called it orca, meaning demon from hell. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Prince of whales whale watching victoria, bc groupon. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. 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. Get up close with the killer whales on the salish sea with this guided, 3. Catamaran excursions launch from victoria s inner harbour. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Stay in the alpine resort of whistler before catching a ferry to vancouver island. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. 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.
Prince of whales in telegraph cove is the best place to go for whale watching. Like us, they are warmblooded, breathe air and produce milk for their young. In the south of australia, southern right whales are predominantly the focus of landbased whale watching along the coast of victoria, south australia and. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Overall great time and the staff were so nice and informative. If youre coming from vancouver, springtide is pleased to arrange one of several convenient transportation packages for you. Its common name, recognized by many people, is killer whale originally called whale killer by spanish whalers.
Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. When they feel comfortable, whales, dolphins and seals will readily approach boats and swimmers. Multiple whale species make their way to the shores of the great ocean road each. Packages include complete roundtrip transportation from vancouver, plus an exciting threehour whale watching tour on your choice of springtides 61. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria. In charming british victoria, maybe go whale watching or marvel at worldfamous butchart gardens. Combine 2 popular local attractions into one and go on a whale watching safari from vancouver to victoria. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria.
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. Climb aboard a covered or open boat equipped with hydrophones to hear the whales and bring the underwater experience to light. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 35% off. In the event we do not find whales on you tour, bc whale tours is the only company to offer guests a complimentary return tour with us on a standby basis that is good for life as well as a 20% refund of your total tour cost. Although they live in the ocean, whales, dolphins and seals are not as different from humans as you may think. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 what to. Company events and large groups may find our private charter whale watching option very attractive. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife.