BC Whale Tours

08/31/2024

There's still a chance to see Humpbacks and Orcas this season!

We have introduced our Fall prices to help you get there!

- Adults: $158 + tax
- Seniors/Students: $147 + tax

Come see us in person at 1234 Wharf Street, or book online to make all your whale sighting dreams come true while the season lasts.

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08/14/2024

Come explore the Pacific North West with us!

✨️ Book online or come see us in person ✨️

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10/07/2022

We have an early Thanksgiving gift for you! 💝 As we are heading into Thanksgiving weekend, we would like to offer you a discount, and a chance to come join us for a whale watching tour on our final week of operations before closing for the season. We are only open for one more week! If you would like to book a tour, feel free to use the discount code: THANKS15 when booking online. 😍

https://bcwhalewatchingtours.com/book-now

Conditions apply:

*Offer is valid for online bookings of tours operating on and between October 7th - October 13th 2022

*Must not be combined with any other offer

We look forward to having you onboard! 🐳

08/07/2022

We hope you all are having a whale of a time out there on this beautiful Sunday! :) 🐳 🐋

Thank you to Will Sadler, for capturing this special moment with a Humpback whale on a recent tour with us!

Photo Credit: Will Sadler

06/17/2022

Our Sunset Cruises are starting up again next week! We will be running tours every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from June 23rd - August 13th. Bookings can be made directly on our website from the link in our bio. *More details on the website.

06/09/2022

Everything we do on this planet impacts the ocean in some way. All water systems lead back to the ocean through the hydrologic cycle, nearly everything we consume in the Western world had to cross an ocean first to get to us, and much of our global food is sourced from the vast big blue. On this we would like to think about those impacts closer to home that affect the creatures we love so dearly here in the .

Over the years we have seen an increase in shipping traffic that has impacted the population of Southern Resident killer whales and their ability to use echolocation for their very specialized diet of Chinook salmon. The total number of ’s is now just 74.

As our focus shifts away from the resident killer whales, we notice the strange and fascinating ways in which nature works - we wouldn’t dare say it is a balance, however, in our local waters we are seeing more humpback and gray whales stay for longer periods instead of just passing through on their way to richer feeding grounds. And the so-called ‘transient’ (Biggs) orcas, are certainly proving to be far less transitory as we now see them nearly every day, whereas in past years we had far less frequent sightings.

We are mindful of this flux and are always keeping our finger on the pulse to know what our limitations are and where our help is needed. Every tour price includes a wildlife conservation fee that goes to supporting the incredible whales of our local waters, and those organizations and researchers doing the amazing work to ensure policy and regulations are aligned with the health and well-being of these animals.
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11/02/2021

Thanks for the amazing season this year everyone - a special thanks to our amazing captains and crew!
It's been a whale of a time, can't wait to welcome aboard more wonderful people next year starting March 2022!

06/11/2021

We are thrilled to be back on the water and enjoying all that the west coast has to offer with our guests!! Thank you to everyone who has shared in our excitement of being back open and operational after our COVID-19 closure. We really do have the best guests and can't wait to share this season with you. Thank you to Jane Wilson for taking this gorgeous photo of our first tour of the 2021 season! 🐋

03/20/2020

03/20/2020

We will be opening back up for tours starting on June 1st 2021. We want to do our part in lessening the spread of COVID-19 and look forward to being back out on the water with you all soon. Until then, we hope you all stay healthy and safe 💙 🐋

03/17/2020

🎉 NEW LOCALS DISCOUNT🎉
Receive 25% off your ticket price when you use the locals discount code: LOCAL25 🎉
*Valid on tours departing in the month of March and April.
*Valid proof of BC residency must be presented during check-in
*Cannot be combined with any other offer.
*Further conditions apply

03/15/2020

Dear Valued Guests,

We understand and acknowledge the growing concern surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country and in our community. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those that have been impacted by this global pandemic.

We at BC Whale Tours are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of all of our guests. We will continue to refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and other public health agencies to ensure that our guests are safe when taking part in our tours.

Based on current guidance, we will continue to operate and are committed to providing you with a fun and safe whale watching experience!

Outlined below are steps our company is taking in response to COVID-19:

VESSELS:

We are increasing the frequency of disinfecting/cleaning our vessels before and after all trips, including our on-board washrooms, hand railings, doors etc.

We are increasing the frequency of disinfecting/cleaning the survival suits worn by guests.

Our vessels are the largest zodiacs in the Victoria Inner Harbour and thus offer the most space per guest, decreasing the risk presented by close proximity.

Our vessels hold a maximum of 12 passengers meaning our guests will never be subjected to a crowded boat.

Most of our zodiacs are fully open and we will continue to encourage our guests to utilize our outdoor seating to limit the risk of exposure.

OFFICE:

Our office is a walk-up kiosk rather than a building that guests have to enter, naturally decreasing the risk of exposure.

Our office staff are increasing the frequency of disinfecting surfaces that guests do come into contact with such as our POS machine.

Our sales staff will be asking our guests to please not travel on our vessels should they have flu or cold-like symptoms and will subsequently be more flexible with our cancellation policy should these symptoms arise last minute.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will make any necessary changes as information arises. We are committed to creating a safe environment in which our guests can enjoy sightings of all the amazing animals the Salish Sea has to offer.

We wish all of our guests well and look forward to getting you out on the open ocean with us!

Sincerely,
BC Whale Tours CEO & Crew

03/09/2020

Wow!! 💙 It is common to see tail slapping on our tours....but this angle is something else!!!! 🐋

03/01/2020

We are open for the 2020 season and are currently offering 20% off of whale watching in March! 🐋 Please use promo code “SPRINGWHALE2020” on our website to receive this discount. Conditions apply.

02/23/2020

Our 2020 whale watching season officially begins in 1 WEEK!!! 🎉 March 1st here we come!! 🐳🎉

10/14/2019

This is our last week out on the water for 2019! We've had amazing sightings all season and they have continued into October!

Yesterday we were with the T37As and T99s off of Smith Island. These two families together make up 9 individuals, most of them being juveniles. This led to quite a bit of playful action!

10/11/2019

Photos of a humpback whale seen on Wednesday's tour. After a long search, Captain Gordon, spotted this travelling humpback near Sheringham Point Lighthouse. It was a beautiful day out on the water!! Thank you to our guest, Marcus Bergström, for the photos! 🐋💙