Why Orca Spirit
VICTORIA’S PREMIER WHALE WATCHING COMPANY
With daily departures from multiple locations, the largest selection of open and covered boats, free shuttle service, and a passionate team who does everything possible to make sure you have an amazing experience, we are Victoria’s whale and wildlife watching tour company of choice for guests from around the world.
Oh, and did we mention our perfect safety record and long term commitment to eco-tourism and sustainability practices? It all adds up to five star reviews and gold business awards that set Orca Spirit apart.
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 SIGHTSEEING 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.
LARGEST SELECTION OF OPEN AND 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
We pick you up from your downtown Victoria hotel, and take you back, or to elsewhere in the city core, when the trip is over.
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.
TOUR INFOTours 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.
TOUR INFOTours 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.
TOUR INFOWinter
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.
View TourCharters &
Private Tours
CHARTERS & PRIVATE TOURS
We host memorable wedding receptions, family reunions, corporate celebrations and other special events for 12 to 200 guests.
View Tour“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
“Cannot Recommend Enough”
“We went out whale watching this morning on the zodiac with Christian, who was fabulous. I never once felt he was chasing the whales, he just seemed to know how to get into position and wait for them to come to us…the orcas were literally right beside us. They are the most amazing, beautiful creatures and seeing them to an extent is luck but going out with Christian I felt we made the most of the opportunities that were given to us. Loved it! ”
Nickdu, UK
“GREAT WHALE WATCHING!”
“We went whale watching with Orca Spirit Adventures and Tristan was our guide. I was so impressed of his knowledge and high level of respect for the whales. He seemed to not get in their way, yet, knew where to position the zodiac with engine off and wait. We got to watch them feed, play and relax and of course swim. I didn’t want it to end… Thanks again Tristan!”
Val & Alan, Canada
How we’re different
From five star reviews to gold star awards and a deep commitment to eco-tourism and sustainability, see why Orca Spirit Adventures is the whale watching company of choice for guests from around the world.
| Differentiators | Orca Spirit | Some / Many | Not Many |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence | |||
| Victoria's largest fleet and best selection of boats | |||
| Whale Sighting Guarantee | |||
| Two Victoria Inner Harbour Departure Locations | |||
| Port Renfrew Tour Departures | |||
| Free Hotel Shuttle Service | |||
| Carbon Neutral Tours | |||
| Wildlife Conservation Fee | |||
| Largest Operational Range | |||
| Onboard Washrooms | |||
| Award Winning Guides & Naturalists | |||
| Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards: 2017 Business of the Year | |||
| Tourism Vancouver Sustainability Award 2016 | |||
| Green Tourism: Sustainable Tourism 2030 Gold Certified | |||
| Highest Level Vancouver Island Green Business Certification | |||
| Surfrider Certification 2019 | |||
| Exclusive Partnership & Packages with Harbour Air Seaplanes |
Leaders in responsible Eco-Tourism
