Victoria whale watch safari and speed boat return pre. The area around victoria is well known for their southern resident killer whale orca populations. 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. Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. The ocean around victoria and vancouver island teems with wildlife. Victoria whale watch safari and speed boat return pre cruise hotel. Eventually, sealand captured a female whale named nootka ii for his mate. Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria.
Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Eagle wing tours is canadas first 100% carbonneutral whalewatching company and certified gold with green tourism canada. Sightings summary february 8 prince of whales wildlife. This summer season has seen a marked decrease in sales for whale watching tours victoria wide. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Within a mile or 2 of victoria harbour we stumbled across a pod of orca. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. Take a highspeed boat ride out to the whale watching are for an up close and personal look at these magnificent animals.
It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists. Whale watching victoria prince of whales wildlife adventures. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. You might see a majestic minke whale silently surfacing, or spot a family of orca on the horizon. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. Killer whales are best observed from mid july through the first week of september. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you.
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. Whales can be spotted at sea all along victorias coast, including the great ocean road, around phillip island and down to gippslands south coast. Trips and tours are just an easy jaunt booking out of victoria. In antarctica the summer months last from october to march, with february and march being the best time to see whales. Get an early start on your day with a complimentary continental breakfast aboard our high speed, luxury catamaran, salish sea eclipse. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Find special promotions and package deals to help plan your next visit to victoria. Surrounded by killer whales posted on october 11, 2015 by gretta kennedy victoria whale watching offers up some of the. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 61% off. We also took an excursion from vancouver over to vancouver island victoria on a whale watching boat. 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. Where and how to see whales in victoria this winter. Whale watching in victoria bc karla around the world. Experience whale watching with a tour from victoria or.
We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. Eagle wing tours is motivated to provide our guests with more than just a look at the whales. Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. We offer swimming with blue whales in sri lanka as one of our specialist led.
Explore the coast and experience the wild this summer with orca spirit adventures. We are so pleased to hear that you had an incredible killer whale encounter with multiple pods. Minister of public safety and solicitor general mike farnworth speaks to media on monday february 5. Whale watching tours and wild life tours, bc whale tours is one of victorias finest whale watching companies. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. Watch for friendly migrating humpback whales slapping their flippers and showing off their flashy flukes. Whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions are waiting for you on this exciting victoria whale watching tour. Victoria british columbia shoretrips shore excursions.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. 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. Sighting of rare north atlantic right whale caught off brevard county coast. Our company utilizes stateoftheart, custom designed, locally built vessels that are leading in the industry for safety. Prince of whales is a tour that allows you to go whalewatching off the coast of victoria city. Meet your naturalist guide at the fishermans wharf in victoria. Victoria s whale watching tours are still running full swing and are ready to make that dream come true. We checked in at around 8 in the morning and were scheduled to take the big boat. 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. 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. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. A look back on the 2018 victoria whale watching season.
We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. All week wed been hearing that theres a good chance we wouldnt see killer whales whilst on the island. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season. Then board a thoughtfully designed covered catamaran or open scarab ship. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 35% off. A harbor tour and sport fishing trips are available yearround. Butchart gardens in vancouvers charming sister city of victoria is known for leaving even flowerskeptics with their mouths hanging open. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. There are about 90 whales in the group consisting of 3 pods. Spend the day watching whales and discovering victoria before setting sail on your cruise.
From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. 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. 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. If seeing orcas is a priority, please keep these dates in mind when you book your tour with us. 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. A premiere whale watching company based in victoria, british columbia, canada. Shoretrips shore excursions in victoria also include excellent whale watching and the magnificent craigdarroch castle. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. Check out the offers below and save while visiting. Look for viewing platforms, clifftops and rocky outcrops along the coast. 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.
The first whales of the season have been spotted in victorias port phillip bay. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. 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. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by.
Join orca spirit adventures on a whale watching tour filled with passion, orcas, humbacks and the diverse wildlife around victoria. 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. Victoria whale watching tours sea king adventures inc. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. The most important city of the island is victoria in the south. Victoria news local breaking ctv news vancouver island. The best whalewatching areas are located in portland, warrnambool, and phillip islanda popular day trip from melbourne. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. 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. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico. Whale watching in july and august vancouver 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. 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. Our morning trip departs from victoria s inner harbour at 8am putting us first out of the harbour and first on the scene.
The most common place to see them is logans beach, just outside warrnambool, where raised platforms help whale fans see the mammals more clearly. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows. Call or click to make a reservation now and mention you are staying at the empress hotel to get a special rate. Best whale watching in victoria, bc with eagle wing tours. On 20 february 1991, keltie byrne, a 21yearold marine biology student and parttime orca trainer. With many years of experience, youll be sure to enjoy this luxury ride. Heres everything you need to know to see them for yourself on a whale watching tour in victoria.
There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victoria s waters alone. This environmentallyfriendly tour in british columbia uses a high speed expedition catamaran to transport you comfortably on your whale watching journey. Being february in canada i knew it would be cold but didnt expect the trip to be. If reserving on line please use the promotion code emp1. Whaletrips british columbia whale watching in british. 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. Looking back on whale and wildlife watching season past is one of the greatest. 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. Orca spirit adventures victoria 2020 all you need to. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. 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. The expert guide on board the ship keeps you informed about each of the animals you spot and provides interesting details about their habits. Its whale watching season visit victoria media hub.
Your trip certainly sounds like it was a special experience. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Thank you so much for choosing bc whale tours and for taking the time to share your experience. Latest wildlife news and articles springtide whale watching. They offer trips allowing you to stay for a few days in victoria before flying you back to vancouver. Parks canada staff say they discovered the body of a grey whale in pacific rim national.
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