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. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time. Victorias whale watching tours are still running full swing and are ready to make that dream come true.
Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Frequently asked questions about whale watching in bc. Theres simply nothing better than a whale watching tour in bc with orca spirit, some prefer viewing beneath the summer sun, while others prefer cooler spring and fall viewings. With the help of a large whale spotting network, we are able to locate whales on most days during the spring and summer months. 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. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Each year from june to october south west victoria welcomes migrating whales. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime.
Victoria whale watch boat hits surfacing humpback in strait. We checked in at around 8 in the morning and were scheduled to take the big boat. Humpback whale numbers have increased substantially since hunting was banned in the late 1970s, with more than 30,000 expected to travel up the australian coast from the antarctic through to october. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3.
Join five star whale watching for the adventure of a lifetime an experience that you will never forget. Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. In the rollicking tradition of carl hiaasens tourist season, with the heart of garrison keillors lake wobegon, and peopled by the kind of colorful characters who would be quite at home in any tom robbins novel, n. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. The best whale watching areas are located in portland, warrnambool, and phillip islanda popular day trip from melbourne. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. 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. Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whalewatching off the coast of victoria city. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. The sheer size of these magestic creatures splashing and frolicking right up close to your boat is an experience like no other, and will leave you captivated with the beauty of these mammals and their young as they migrate along the east coast. One person remains in hospital after a whalewatching boat hit a humpback whale near victoria, b. A dozen people on board a whale watching boat were left rattled, and their captain injured, after their vessel.
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. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. Its whale watching season visit victoria media hub. Keep track of sightings here and get some whale watching tips.
Budding whale spotters can keep track of movements with this great ocean road whale. As victorias longest running family owned and operated whale watching company and first catamaran company, we have built up victoria as a world class destination for whale watching. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. 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. 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. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. May 03, 2017 high whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca.
Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Our vessel can travel great distances in minimal time, ensuring more time spent with the whales. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. Brochure downloads information centres getting here transport touring. A great start to the season, warrnambool locals are hoping this is a sign of many more sightings to come. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in. We share photos of logans beach and whale sightings as they are posted on social media. Searoad ferries, which operates two all weather car and passenger ferries between sorrento and queenscliff is not only the most scenic way to get from mornington peninsula to the bellarine, but also one of the most likely ways to spot whales during the season. Jun 15, 2018 humpback whale numbers have increased substantially since hunting was banned in the late 1970s, with more than 30,000 expected to travel up the australian coast from the antarctic through to october. Kelbys whale season is a sharp and funny novel made up of equal parts comic adventure and serialkiller inspired mayhem. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. They offer trips allowing you to stay for a few days in victoria before flying you back to vancouver. 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.
Whales can be spotted at sea all along victoria s coast, including the great ocean road, around phillip island and down to gippslands south coast. Watch these breathtaking mammals, the southern right whale and blue whale, from the shoreline as they migrate to the coast of victoria each year. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Our naturalist on board, casey, said this was very rare. Look for viewing platforms, clifftops and rocky outcrops along the coast.
Bc whale tours victoria all you need to know before you. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. Whale watching cruises theres nothing quite like getting up close to a whale in its natural habitat.
In fact, the tour company, whos name ive purposely left out, didnt want to post it to their. Ensure that company you chose has qualified staff, the knowledge of our orca naturalists is more than a requirement. Budding whale spotters can keep track of movements with this great ocean road whale spotter. Tours had her first business smoko express, she spent every weekend of the whale season. Whale watching in victoria bc karla around the world. As such, visitors to the province capital will find it easy to add a whale watching experience to the itinerary, at least during the british columbia whale watching season. High whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port.
Oct 19, 2014 whale watching was totally bananas today. Where and how to see whales in victoria this winter. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. A lot of blue whales also gather in the bass strait between victoria and. Combine 2 popular local attractions into one and go on a whale watching safari from vancouver to victoria. Springtides office is located at 1119 wharf st, victoria bc. Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whale watching off the coast of victoria city. Hop aboard your whalewatching boat and head out into the rolling seas with your guide. 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. Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 privileged guests at a time. The best whalewatching areas are located in portland, warrnambool, and phillip islanda popular day trip from melbourne. The season also seems to be extended so you have a really good chance of seeing them this winter, peters says.
Here are four criteria for choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. Hit the waves with expert naturalists in search of canadian sealife on this whalewatching cruise from victoria. Book a minimum 2 night bc ferries vacations package and receive your whalewatching tour with orca spirit adventures at 50% off. Wet and gray, rainy day after rainy day, april and the beginning of may were turning out to be a continuation of vancouvers neverending winter. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. The platform at logans beach is a specially constructed platform ideal for whale watching, and is even fitted with binoculars for your prime viewing. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching is earlier or later in the. 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. Whale watching season off the popular gold coast region begins around the end of may until october.
We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. In scandinavia, whale watching is a popular activity, and many travelers choose to go whale watching in norway or iceland. Offer valid for bookings made before july 21, 2014 and travel prior to september 7, 2014. Hi, could anyone advise on whether to do a whale watching tour fromtofino or victoria. Adventurous travelers can even sign up for special whale watching safaris offering to let you swim with the whales. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. As stealthy as they are, we have seen transient biggs killer whales most days of the week. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. 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 victoria, there are numerous companies that offer whale watching tours. There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victoria s waters alone. 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. August 19 2014 prince of whales, victoria bc skipper. Some even come in the winter months for an uncrowded adventure. Looking forward to see whales around phillip island but youre not sure where to. By then all the operators have been out since morning and have figured out where the pods are clustering that day. The first whales of the season have been spotted in victorias port phillip bay. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. We are proud to announce that in 2016 we had a success rate of 97% for the season. Download the identification guide for marine mammals or contact our. One big difference that helped keep our spirits high was of course, the return of whale watching season. Gaze out over victorias attractive coastline and watch the waves for sightings of graceful orcas.
Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. The overall whale watching season in the greater fraser island area typically begins in late july and lasts through to late november, so if youre looking to get the best out of two of the most visually impressive naturebased destinations in qld, then a trip to fraser island during whale watching season is a great choice that can make for. It happened near race rocks ecological reserve, an outcropping to the south of. Victorian marine mammals include southern right whales, humpback. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you.
April to october join our comfortable 61 ft covered. Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. Bc whale tours victoria 2020 all you need to know before. The most important city of the island is victoria in the south. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Aug 18, 2014 august 19 2014 prince of whales, victoria bc skipper. 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. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. To contact us, give us a call or send us an email with any questions or concerns. Whales can be spotted at sea all along victorias coast, including the great ocean road, around phillip island and down to gippslands south coast. Whale watching in july and august vancouver island, british. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada.
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