Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

Posted By : christopherrV6181YX
Absolutely amazing. We saw close to 2 dozen Orcas today. There was cute 1 year old calf. Finished the day off with sea lions and seals. Staff are amazing as well. 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-04-23

Posted By : roanr995
This trip was just incredible and a real travel bucket list experience. We saw a whole pod of orcas in their natural habitat without disturbing them. We kept our distance in the zodiac but we were able to observe for quite some time! The t expedition leader Ian is full of knowledge of the orca’s, marine wildlife and the environment they live in. Ian made the real difference for us. His amazing and funny personality makes for a fun and entertaining afternoon. And he literally went the extra mile for us during the trip. Thank you so much team at Springtide, and Ian in particular for this bucket list experience. Regards from your Dutch friends and see you next time!
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Posted On : 2024-03-27

Posted By : Michelle_H
From check-in to returning back at the dock, Springtide runs a fantastic experience. Hanna is incredibly kind and helpful, Ian, our guide and captain extraordinaire knows his stuff. We saw Orcas, sea lions, comorans and my time with them is definitely in the top 10 best experiences of my life. I will definitely be bringing family when they come visit. Even the experience of being on the water on a nice day is wonderful.
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Posted On : 2024-03-19

Posted By : Shannon_D
Captain Ian was an amazing guide, very fun and informative and went extra mile to make my (grouchy at the time) daughter, Avalon, giggle and smile😊 Was an overall a great few hours and saw basically everything there is to see for wildlife, but whales, however everyone offered chance to come back free of charge until they see one! Would recommend 100% Stunning scenery, wildlife and an overall fun ride!!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-26

Posted By : Ej1504
Group of 5 friends who made last minute decision to do a Whale watching trip, after thinking all were closed for the season. Best decision we made, Captain Ian was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and could hear him conversing with other boats to heighten our chances of seeing wildlife. We were very lucky to spend ages with 2 Humpback Whales, along with seeing a further Whale in the not to distance. We loved seeing the different seals around the lighthouse, along with some Eagles. A real bonus of seeing an Elephant Seal! Obviously no guarantee to see Wildlife, but would recommend to others as a great trip.
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Posted On : 2019-12-28

Posted By : Scorp113
We left Victoria Harbour at about 1pm with Springtide. Captain Ian was incredibly knowledgeable about the surrounding area and kept the experience fun. Although it was late in the season and there were very few boats out we got the amazing opportunity to watch four seperate Humpback Whales feeding and travelling in a pack. We then travelled to Race Rock and got really lucky spotting an Elephant Seal, which was unexpected for that time of year. There was also a good show put on by Sea Lions, Seals and a few Bald Eagles, which really rounded out the whole experience within the amazing backdrop of the Salish Sea. As far as first experiences go I was incredibly satisfied with this trip and was amazed to learn that a portion of their profits go back to environmental awareness and conservation programs. Thanks Springtide!
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Posted On : 2019-12-26

Posted By : amysuela33
This was an amazing experience with an amazing guide. I was definitely pumped that they were still doing tours in November and I got a deal from my hostel. I have always wanted to see Orcas and was thrilled to get the chance. Booking was easy and the staff was beyond helpful and gave clear and concise information, dress very warm, giving the right expectations, etc. Ian was our Captain and guide. He was great and took his time with us, so we were all comfortable. He said that there were no guarantees but that he had good information on where we could find a pod of Orca, and we found them!! It was amazing to see. Ian got respectfully close and told us specific information about that family. He also took pictures too, phones really don’t do the trick. Overall, very professional and welcoming tour. I would definitely recommend. Thanks Ian!!
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Posted On : 2019-11-11

Posted By : Terry B
Who knew Orcas lived so long, thanks for the great marine lesson on Orcas Captain Ian Robert's. Also, thank you for keeping us safe on the water. Erin, thank you for the friendly phone conversations and reminders that our boat was leaving soon. :-) Great bunch of people and we were lucky enough to see a pod of 4 Orcas. The experience was unforgettable. Highly recommended!!!
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Posted On : 2019-11-10

Posted By : Roy1235
What an amazing experience! Because it was the low season in terms of tourists, we had the zodiac to ourselves! We did, however, need at least 4 people to continue the tour. Under the guidance of our experienced captain Ian, Heather (our 2nd guide) sailed us right into an area where we were surrounded by no fewer than 15 humpback whales who were 'lunge partying'. Together they gave us an unforgettable trip on the water! They could explain everything about what we saw and where we were going: from the type of sea lions to the ecosystem of water, they knew it all. On the day itself it was cold, but the visibility was super clear. However, the whales come to eat precisely during this period, because the somewhat lower temperatures ensure more nutrition in the water. Also the contact with the company through Gabriella was super easy and all information about our reservation was clear. We are more than satisfied with our experience and would recommend Springtide to everyone!
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Posted On : 2019-11-06

Posted By : Roving78857
The captain took just three of us out in the zodiac despite the rain. He was very knowledgeable and an amazing guide. It was a truly wonderful experience.
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Posted On : 2019-11-02