Explore the coast and experience the wild this summer with orca spirit adventures. I have been visiting in seattle since sunday, and today was the most relaxing day of my trip so far. Vancouver island whale watching highest orca sightings. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us.
The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic waters before heading south. May 16, 2014 we decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. Orca whales range through the san juan islands the most between march and october and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our tours during that time, although we do have sightings throughout the year. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. The girls at the check in booth were welcoming and promptly answered any questions with a smile it was great meeting you megan. Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000mile journey south to baja california. Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists. 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. We view transient orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals that reside in our coastal waters. She came into our hands some twenty years ago and was repurposed as a wildlife viewing vessel. Our whale watching tours are located off the southern coast of victoria, british columbia on vancouver island. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry.
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. We decided to go with prince of wales tours in victoria and the tour was very good. I will be recommending island adventures to anyone i know of who travels out to washington. Since whales travel close to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view them. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. The best place in the world to see orca aka killer whales, and more. Best whale watching tour boat on san juan island western. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer. Highest killer whale sightings in british columbia.
San juan island 90 miles north of seattle is the best place for orca whale watching as we are located in the heart of salish sea. Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before you. Book a 2night victoria package with bc ferries vacations and get 50% off a whalewatching tour. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Orca killer whale tour price of wales tours victoria. Whale tour price of wales tours victoria vancouver island.
Whale watching vancouver island is a onceinalifetime exerience. Right from the start we were welcomed with smiles and enthusiasm. Provided by heather lefebvre when news spread of the orcas, people flocked to the waters edge. Bc whale tours provides an incredible experience from start to finish. San juan outfitters is best known for its high quality whale watch and wildlife tours, focusing not only on showing our guests orca killer whales, but a wider variety of wildlife as well. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. We joined bc whale tours yesterday for their 2pm whale watching trip. We were on the 12 passenger boat orca with captain mark. Whether you choose a naturalistled, marine ecologythemed boat cruise, a tour that combines whale watching with a trip to butchart gardens, or a seaplane tour that drops you off at a ship for whale watching, youre sure to remember your experience.
Orca whale watching tours testimonials in seattle island. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Visitors to victorias inner harbour get rare orca whale. Orca spirit whale watching victoria, british columbia. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. Tenzing is a us navy whaleboat built in 1982 for shiptoshore usage. Ocean ecoventures is the most centrally located whale watching company on vancouver island with the highest sighting of orcas and humpback whales every year. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. Our family had captain gordon on the luna and his knowledge of the whales and.
Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Its common name, recognized by many people, is killer whale originally called whale killer by spanish whalers. During the peak season, we see whales on 90% of our tours, in addition to a variety of marine wildlife. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. Orca spirit whale watching, victoria, british columbia. In addition to our popular whale watching tours, we offer a variety of private charters, photography excursions, corporate team building and custom multiday tours. Killer whale watching vancouver island orca dreams.
Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Orca spirit, great whale watching orca spirit adventures. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. 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.
Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. 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. You and your family and friends can enjoy a totally private marine adventure of a lifetime. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. Our whale watching tours just off the coast of victoria, british columbia view residential and transients orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals. I was recommended to island adventures by a friend who took the same cruise last year, and my experience definitely surpassed my expectations. Whale watching holidays killer whale watching vancouver. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria. April through october are the ideal months to take a threehour trip to view the resident orcas in their beautiful native habitat.
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