Authentic Whale Watching Tours From Victoria & Vancouver

Whale & Wildlife Watching Adventures

Nothing quite compares to watching a thirty-foot killer whale launch its ten thousand pound body into the air before sliding gracefully back to the ocean depths with a slap of its tail. Our whale and wildlife watching tours let you experience BC’s enchanting marine wildlife – orcas, dolphins, sea lions, bald eagles and more, while respecting the natural environment along the spectacular coastline of Vancouver Island.

Top Rated by Guests on Tripadvisor

Brilliant! Amazing! A Dream Come True! It’s easy to see why guests give Orca Spirit whale watching tours a big thumbs up.

Whale Sighting Guarantee

We don’t stop at a 98% success rate. If your tour doesn’t experience a sighting, we’ll invite you to join us again.

Best Selection of Open & Covered Boats

From luxury yachts to wind-in-your-hair zodiacs, we operate Victoria’s biggest fleet of fully equipped and certified vessels.

Free Downtown Hotel Shuttle Service

Hop on our courtesy shuttle for a short trip from your downtown Victoria hotel to our dock and back, or elsewhere in the city core.

Thrilling Tours

Orca Spirit’s three hour whale watching tours run daily from April through October. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for Vancouver Island’s marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light.

Tours from

Victoria

TOURS FROM VICTORIA

Two docks, multiple departure times, and a variety of vessels make Victoria the ideal launching pad for viewing whales in the wild.

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Tours from

Port Renfrew

TOURS FROM PORT RENFREW

The quaint village of Port Renfrew is perfectly place to go off grid on a truly west coast whale watching adventure.

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Tours from

Vancouver

TOURS FROM VANCOUVER

Enjoy a scenic float plane ride from Vancouver to Victoria, then come tour the killer whales’ ocean playground with us.

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Winter

Wildlife Tours

WINTER WILDLIFE TOURS

Experience the calm of a winter cruise through Juan de Fuca Strait, home to sea lions, humpback whales and other marine life.

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Charters &

Private Tours

CHARTERS & PRIVATE TOURS

We host memorable wedding receptions, family reunions, corporate celebrations and other special events for 12 to 200 guests.

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“WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!”

“The trip lasts about 3 hrs – and it is awesome!! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and attentive. We saw orca and humpback whales – an amazing experience. This is an extremely professional organization with a group of very professional staff. Having sponsored a whale for many many years it was, for me, a dream come true – an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life – thank you Orca Spirit Adventures.”

15naples, UK

“BEST EVER WHALE WATCHING TOUR!”

“Superlatives galore! No doubt aided by the most fabulous weather and a calm sea, today my family and I had an unforgettable day out sighting Orca, Seal, Sealion and Humpback with Greg and his crew. Beautiful scenery and the crew’s humour and local natural history knowledge really enhanced our experience.”

AgooHostelAccra, Ghana

“FANTASTIC TRIP, GREAT WILDLIFE!

“Fantastic trip – wasn’t just about the Orcas (although they were brilliant!), we saw humpback whale, sea otter, bald eagle, sea lions, harbour and elephant seals too. Staff onboard were really knowledgeable and the backdrop of the mountains in Washington State was just spectacular. All in all, a great trip and sensitively done.”

Stephen I, UK

WHY ORCA SPIRIT

We’ve been creating extraordinary whale watching and marine wildlife experiences for guests from around the world for over 20 years.

Most Experienced & Knowledgeable Team

Your tour is led by a certified Marine Naturalist. Not only are they experts in ecology and wildlife, they’re also trained in emergency duties.

Victoria’s Largest & Best Selection of Boats

From yachts to zodiacs, we operate Victoria’s finest fleet of Transport Canada-certified whale watching and private charter vessels.

Multiple Award Winning Company

From climate action and sustainability awards to Business of the Year, we’re proud to show off our gold star standings.

Leaders in Responsible Eco-Tourism

We’ve been protecting our natural surroundings and improving the social and economic well being of local communities for over 20 years.

SERIOUS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

We believe that our presence shouldn’t have a negative impact on the environment, so we’re doing everything we can to preserve the spectacular natural surroundings we do business in. From carbon neutral tours and local sourcing, to extensive recycling and energy and water efficiency initiatives, our many sustainable business practices are helping protect the planet for future generations.

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