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Prince of Whales Whale Watching Prince of Whales Whale and Marine Wildlife Adventures is British Columbia's largest family-owned and All crew is Transport Canada certified.
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An innovative leader in the eco-tourism industry, Alan McGillivray, the founder of Prince of Whales, started this company in 1994 with one small boat that was used to deliver newspaper and mail bundles to the Gulf Islands in the morning and to take people whale watching in the afternoon. Our small company has now grown to be the first choice for whale watching in both Victoria and Vancouver. We cu

rrently operate 10 high-speed open-air zodiac style vessels and two Ocean Magic Class Express Cruisers. The Ocean Magic boats were purpose-built in 2005 and are state-of-the-art vessels that lessen effects on the animal environment by reducing the amount of noise created and by carrying more passengers within one boat. We also boast 3 world-class efficient catamarans, with heated indoor seating in both Victoria and Vancouver

Each of our eco-tours are hosted by naturalists and skippers who strive to provide an exhilarating experience that is both safe and educational. They are all very proud and protective of the animals and are happy to help you identify individuals within our resident killer whale pods. As the largest Whale Watching and Eco-Adventure Company in BC, and a founding member of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, we are proud to be a leader in responsible whale watching and to have served as teaching platforms for whale research.

Did you know? A fun fact about great blue herons is that they have a special vertebra in their necks, giving them a uniq...
02/11/2024

Did you know? A fun fact about great blue herons is that they have a special vertebra in their necks, giving them a unique "S" shape. This adaptation allows them to strike quickly and precisely at fish, amphibians, and other prey with their long, sharp beaks. Great blue herons can stand incredibly still in the water, making them expert hunters and quite photogenic!

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PNW vibes this fall!🐋

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Happy Halloween! 🎃 The Salish Sea’s harbour seals are ready to spook, and with this costume, they’re sure to keep their ...
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃 The Salish Sea’s harbour seals are ready to spook, and with this costume, they’re sure to keep their whole seal colony on high alert!

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Race Rocks this week vs last week! ☀️

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Nan in perfect breaching form 💙

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We are so excited to be partnering up with the  to give away 2 tickets to 2 lucky winners, for a total of 4 tickets to t...
28/10/2024

We are so excited to be partnering up with the to give away 2 tickets to 2 lucky winners, for a total of 4 tickets to the film festival! 🌊

This event supports some amazing causes as proceeds will go to and to support their amazing efforts in salmon restoration 🐟 so even if you don’t win, consider attending by this fantastic event!

The event is on November 7th at 7:00 pm at Centennial Theatre 🌊

To Enter:
1. Follow and 💙
2. Leave a comment below tagging who you are taking to the film festival! Every comment is an entry.
3. Share this post in your story! Every story is an entry.

Winners will be selected through a story on this account on Friday, November 1st, at 4:00 pm. We will select two winners! Tickets are not transferrable.

Please report and block all fake pages. A reminder that is the only official account. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram, and the prize has no cash value.

Good luck! 🐋💙

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Lunge feeding action around Victoria!

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Stellers Sundays 💙

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Chainsaw in the background, but Spinnaker is trying to steal the show!📍 Vancouver, BC📸 Prince of Whales Crew            ...
26/10/2024

Chainsaw in the background, but Spinnaker is trying to steal the show!

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T035As glistening in the sun with beautiful T049A1 Noah 🌅

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24/10/2024

T065A2 Ooxjaa with his very rounded dorsal seen on 10/11!

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Ollie looking a bit concerned 🦦

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Some GORGEOUS lunge feeding action to brighten up your Tuesday morning 🐋📍 Victoria, BC📸 Prince of Whales Crew           ...
22/10/2024

Some GORGEOUS lunge feeding action to brighten up your Tuesday morning 🐋

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🎙️ Introducing the Prince of Whales POD-cast! 🐋🌊We’re thrilled to launch our brand new POW POD-cast – a short, exciting,...
22/10/2024

🎙️ Introducing the Prince of Whales POD-cast! 🐋🌊

We’re thrilled to launch our brand new POW POD-cast – a short, exciting, and educational series where we dive into fascinating fan questions about whales and the rich marine ecosystem of British Columbia.
Each week, in just 10 minutes, our passionate hosts will share their love for these majestic creatures, bringing you closer to the wonders of whales and the incredible world beneath the waves. Subscribe to not miss the first episode!

Drop your questions in the comments for our next episode or email them in to [email protected]

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Non-whale highlights of last week's tours!In order: male belted kingfisher, steller sea lions, young buck, cormorants, m...
21/10/2024

Non-whale highlights of last week's tours!

In order: male belted kingfisher, steller sea lions, young buck, cormorants, more stellers and feeding gulls 💙


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Humpback whale spotted very close to Victoria!

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We can’t wait for tomorrow’s  🥂We have partnered up with  that will be bringing you incredible cocktails during the even...
18/10/2024

We can’t wait for tomorrow’s 🥂

We have partnered up with that will be bringing you incredible cocktails during the event, and make sure you stop by, as our traditional ice whale is making a humpback comeback 🐋❄️

Snap a picture of our ice whale, share it in your IG story and tag us to be entered to win TWO whale watching tickets!

See you tomorrow 💙🥂

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This is exactly how Friday has us feeling like! We hope you have a breaching weekend!📸 Prince of Whales Crew            ...
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This is exactly how Friday has us feeling like! We hope you have a breaching weekend!

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Did you know? Pacific White Sided Dolphins are one of the fastest cetaceans in the world, reaching speeds of 56 km per h...
17/10/2024

Did you know? Pacific White Sided Dolphins are one of the fastest cetaceans in the world, reaching speeds of 56 km per hour!

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T037A4 Crinkle and her brother T037A2 Inky showing off their impressive notches 🐋💙

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Big Breach!

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Prince of Whales! ✨🦃What a better day to extend our gratitude to our incredible gue...
14/10/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Prince of Whales! ✨🦃

What a better day to extend our gratitude to our incredible guests, partners and our incredible staff. Your support and enthusiasm have made this season truly unforgettable. So, to celebrate, here are some of the best moments of the season so far!

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Cutest breach we've ever seen 😍

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 23:00
Sunday 09:00 - 23:00

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