Surrounded by killer whales posted on october 11, 2015 by gretta kennedy victoria whale watching offers up some of the. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Experience whale watching with a tour from victoria or. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Travel along victorias 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. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. You might see a majestic minke whale silently surfacing, or spot a family of orca on the horizon. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Shoretrips shore excursions in victoria also include excellent whale watching and the magnificent craigdarroch castle. More than 60 percent of the worlds whale population can be found in australian waters, where numbers have grown steadily over the last twenty years. Get an early start on your day with a complimentary continental breakfast aboard our high speed, luxury catamaran, salish sea eclipse. The best whalewatching areas are located in portland, warrnambool, and phillip islanda popular day trip from melbourne.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. That results in a huge number of tour operators, actually so many of them by now that the whales are sometimes bothered by the many boats. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Join orca spirit adventures on a whale watching tour filled with passion, orcas, humbacks and the diverse wildlife around victoria. There are about 90 whales in the group consisting of 3 pods. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. The ocean around victoria and vancouver island teems with wildlife. Victoria british columbia shoretrips shore excursions. Victoria news local breaking ctv news vancouver island. We checked in at around 8 in the morning and were scheduled to take the big boat. We have more orca, more humpbacks and more wildlife available nearby than any other location on vancouver island and our dedicated, responsible whale watchers are all members of the pacific whale. Whale watching in victoria bc karla around the world.
We offer swimming with blue whales in sri lanka as one of our specialist led. Victoria whale watch safari and speed boat return pre cruise hotel. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to. A look back on the 2018 victoria whale watching season. Our morning trip departs from victoria s inner harbour at 8am putting us first out of the harbour and first on the scene. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. This environmentallyfriendly tour in british columbia uses a high speed expedition catamaran to transport you comfortably on your whale watching journey. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich.
Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Book a 2night victoria package with bc ferries vacations and get 50% off a whalewatching tour. Then board a thoughtfully designed covered catamaran or open scarab ship. Check out the offers below and save while visiting.
We also took an excursion from vancouver over to vancouver island victoria on a whale watching boat. Victoria whale watch safari and speed boat return pre. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. Where and how to see whales in victoria this winter. Looking back on whale and wildlife watching season past is one of the greatest. Every year more than a dozen southern right whales give birth and raise their young just off the southwest coast of victoria, often close to shore. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. Choose between the orca spirit, a 50 ft covered vessel or a custombuilt zodiac boat that offers high speed with extraordinary stability giving you an exciting, safe and intimate whale watching experience. Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whalewatching off the coast of victoria city. Last week, it was a pleasure to be able to welcome aboard kori sidaway from chek news to talk about the current state of the whale watch industry. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria.
Explore the coast and experience the wild this summer with orca spirit adventures. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 61% off. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. A harbor tour and sport fishing trips are available yearround.
We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. Whale watching is unquestionably one of the most exciting experiences the pacific northwest has to offer and victoria is an ideal place to do it. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 35% off. Meet your naturalist guide at the fishermans wharf in victoria. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. The first whales of the season have been spotted in victorias port phillip bay.
Best whale watching in victoria, bc with eagle wing tours. Orca spirit adventures is victoria s 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. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. This summer season has seen a marked decrease in sales for whale watching tours victoria wide. The most common place to see them is logans beach, just outside warrnambool, where raised platforms help whale fans see the mammals more clearly. 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. Eagle wing tours is canadas first 100% carbonneutral whalewatching company and certified gold with green tourism canada. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victoria s waters alone. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria.
Look for viewing platforms, clifftops and rocky outcrops along the coast. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. Trips and tours are just an easy jaunt booking out of victoria. Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. Latest wildlife news and articles springtide whale watching. Whales can be spotted at sea all along victorias coast, including the great ocean road, around phillip island and down to gippslands south coast. Take an exhilarating boat ride in search of an array of whales such as grey whales, orcas and minke whales plus other marine wildlife in victoria. The expert guide on board the ship keeps you informed about each of the animals you spot and provides interesting details about their habits. Watch for friendly migrating humpback whales slapping their flippers and showing off their flashy flukes. While the pods may be out there 247, you have a better chance of your boat actually finding orcas if you go out later in the day. Spend the day watching whales and discovering victoria before setting sail on your cruise. The most important city of the island is victoria in the south.
Our whale watching tours located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia consist of viewing transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. In antarctica the summer months last from october to march, with february and march being the best time to see whales. Whale watching victoria prince of whales wildlife adventures. Eventually, sealand captured a female whale named nootka ii for his mate. In addition to orcas, visitors also may encounter sea lions. The area around victoria is well known for their southern resident killer whale orca populations. Minister of public safety and solicitor general mike farnworth speaks to media on monday february 5. On 20 february 1991, keltie byrne, a 21yearold marine biology student and parttime orca trainer. Take a highspeed boat ride out to the whale watching are for an up close and personal look at these magnificent animals. Parks canada staff say they discovered the body of a grey whale in pacific rim national. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. Butchart gardens in vancouvers charming sister city of victoria is known for leaving even flowerskeptics with their mouths hanging open.
The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Sighting of rare north atlantic right whale caught off brevard county coast. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. By then all the operators have been out since morning and have figured out where the pods are clustering that day. A look back on the 2018 victoria whale watching season orca spirit. They started their trip by heading west from victoria, cruising past east sooke park, and continuing on to an area which is a personal favorite for. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. Most whale watching and wildlife tours last for about three hours, and depending on the charter you choose, can be in a comfortable cabin cruiser, or open and wild in a zodiac yes, even in the winter. Its whale watching season visit victoria media hub.
Sealand of the pacific was a public aquarium in south oak bay at the oak bay marina, near the city of victoria, in british columbia, canada. Find special promotions and package deals to help plan your next visit to victoria. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows. Whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions are waiting for you on this exciting victoria whale watching tour. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season.
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