We have over 26 years experience sharing whale watching and wildlife adventures in Victoria, BC. SpringTide’s Whale Watching and Marine Nature Tours will take you through famous ecosystems and surround you with the most breathtaking scenery that British Columbia has to offer. Join us on our comfortable 61 ft Covered Yacht, or for a more adventurous ride hop aboard one of our high speed open Zodiacs.
We’ve been sharing the waters with Marine Wildlife for 26 years.
Learn MoreOur Whale Watching Victoria adventures depart from downtown daily.
Learn MoreYou want Whales? We’ve got Whales. The local Orcas (Killer Whales), along with Humpback; Gray; and Minke Whales, cruise our waters throughout the year, giving us great success rates. In fact, everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in Vancouver Island’s marine ecosystem are spectacular. Keep your camera clicking as our on-board naturalist shares the ecology of the beautiful environment that surrounds you.
Our Whale Watching tours are 3 hours in length, and depart multiple times a day. And, you can choose which one of our purpose built boats suit you best. Departing from Vicotria's inner harbour, you can join us on the Marauder IV, our 61ft MotorYacht, or for a more adventurous ride hop aboard one of our high speed open Zodiacs. A tip for you – it’s best to allow some extra time for your tour, because sometimes we stay a little longer to give you the best trip possible!
Morning Once we had exited Victoria Harbour it didn’t take us long until our first stop. We came across three Humpback whales a little North and East of Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. Two were adults and one was a very ...
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THREATS TO MARINE MAMMALS It’s hard to imagine that whales in the Salish Sea would worry about much in their day to day lives. Orcas are the apex predators of the ocean and therefore don’t have to worry about a …
The Southern Resident Killer Whales are spending less time in the Salish Sea… Is it no longer a favourite place? The evidence is clear. Usually the Southern Resident Killer Whales will spend a good portion of the summer months doing …
My interest and love in the ocean began in Massachusetts. It was there, as a young girl, that I saw my first Humpback Whale. Right then, I knew I wanted to devote my life to marine conservation. Coming from a …