Family and I booked with Northshore Charters, and we had no idea what to expect. We were definitely…read morea bit nervous. Being from Florida, the water is very different. Captain Marty did a great job helping us to be more comfortable and teaching us all about the area, history and sea life. We caught a few fish and the kids loved it! It was a very unique experience, and we are so glad we did it! Highly recommend to anyone traveling in that area and Captain Marty will make it smooth and fun!

Captain Marty was amazing! It was a lifelong dream for me to see orca whales in the wild and he…read moremade it happen. He did everything in his power to find them by calling anyone he could. He was so nice and accommodating! If you want a private charter this company is the way to go!!!!!

Bucket List - Orca Jackpot!…read more Family of 13 (including 4 kids under 12) all really enjoyed the voyage aboard Odyssey. All were comfortable and plenty of room for a good view. The crew was amazing. Very knowledgeable, my grandkids loved learning about sea creatures and the Orca names of the two families we saw. This was a dream trip - bucket list!

Had the best trip out with Captain Pete!! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable…read more Would highly recommend for whale watching!

Our group of friends set out to go on a charter to celebrate a few birthdays. After researching…read moreand calling dozens of charters, I came across Chris of the Jolly Mon. His service checked all the boxes: private boat for a smaller group, the flexibility of what the fishing plan for the day, the right price, great reviews. It was a colder morning so we were stoked when we got there and found out his boat had a full enclosure for the steam out to the fishing grounds. It made for an extremely comfortable ride both in and out in any condition. Chris was knowledgeable, fun, and knew when to step in and help us out and engage and when to sit back and let our group do our thing. Most importantly though? He put us on the fish. Although none of us had fished these waters before, he coached us on proper technique and what to do before we got there. Once we arrived at the fishing spots? The rods were constantly bent, reeling in Sculpin, Rockfish & Ling Cod. We had an absolute blast out on the water with Chris. We are already planning on future trips with Jolly Mon Charters. If you're losing your mind trying to find the right charter, just stop and call Chris. You'll be glad you did.

Chris took our family of four out for a day of salmon fishing. The whole process was great…read more Reserving was easy and Chris was responsive and efficient. The boat was in good condition and Chris was very friendly and professional. He answered all our questions and made us very comfortable. He took us to a few spots and we caught a beautiful 15lb king salmon.

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

I'm extremely disappointed with how my situation was handled recently. Due to a family illness, I…read morehad to cancel my whale watching trip and provided what I believed was plenty of notice. Despite that, they refused to issue a full refund. When I booked, I expected a reasonable level of customer service and flexibility, especially for something as unpredictable as getting sick. Instead, I was met with rigid policy. It felt like they cared more about keeping my money than doing right by a customer who couldn't safely attend. I understand that businesses have cancellation policies, but there should be some level of compassion and common sense--especially when someone gives advance notice and isn't canceling last minute. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression. I would hesitate to book with them again and recommend others read the fine print very carefully before committing... because even with advance notice, you will not get a full refund if you need to cancel.

Had a fabulous birthday party aboard the Fantasea!…read more 20 friends did a nautical theme bash and the staff onboard were great. We opted to order sandwich and sushi platters from Thriftys to be delivered to the boat before we arrived. Turned out well, the staff kept them chilled for us and we all met on the dock before taking off. Great drinks (can't bring your own), but the Captain's "Purple Slurpee" is amazing! Reasonable prices, cheaper than most bars. Bring your own music! CDs are your best bet. I made 3 and had them on rotation for the 3 hour party cruise. Can't wait to go again!

From the owner: Our luxury yacht is skippered by a certified Master Captain with over 30 years of professional…read moremarine experience. With licensed bar, sound system, and on-board bathrooms we're proud to offer a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises, and sea memorials.

What an incredible Greenling fishing trip with Highliner Charters in the San Juan Islands! We had a…read morephenomenal time, with everyone successfully catching a good amount of greenling for a delicious fish taco dinner. The wildlife viewing was spectacular, and we were absolutely charmed by a large pod of baby seals. The staff were outstanding--so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on making sure our entire family had a wonderful and fun experience!!

I enjoyed going out with Brett and his mate. They were both very knowledgeable on where and how to…read morefish. I will take his lesson that he taught with me whenever I go out for Lingcod again for the rest of my life. Also I went out for my first mother's day which is one I'll never forget thanks to my to my husband booking Highliner charters which in result gave me an opportunity to catch one of the biggest Lingcods I ever hooked. I highly recommend going out with him, I have no complaints. Bring your snacks and drinks, I didn't end up eating due to all the time being used catching fish.

Fishing with Good Time Dave's was a lot of fun! Took my wife and daughter out fishing for salmon…read morefor the first time. Got us into the fish fast and enjoyed the beautiful location and close proximity from harbour. Dave has been doing this for 20 years and it shows. He's able to have a full conversation while watching the sonar, steer the boat and keep an eye on the rods. Well worth the money and I'll be back next year.

From the owner: Specializing in catching big fish, having good times and making lifetime memories. Transport Canada…read morecertified boat and guide with 15yrs of guiding experience. Salmon, halibut, bottom fish and crabbing. It's not just my job it's my passion. Let's hook up!

Wow. This outfit is legit. When we first decided to come visit Victoria, the first thing I started…read moreresearching was a fishing charter. Adam's Fishing Charters scores a perfect 5 from over 50 reviews on trip advisor. Adam helped to put me with another individual fisher to help split the cost and set us up for a morning trip. Temple was our guide, he was incredible. Very knowledgeable, and extremely personable. Even though it was a slow day and the fish weren't biting, Temple was persistent and we ended up landing a big one! I will definitely be using them again and would recommend them to everyone!

These guys get it…read more Great contact and information prior advising you of conditions. Adam was really helpful in helping make our arrangements. Justin our guide was experienced, friendly and helped make this a highlight for my two kids. We had such a great fishing experience so we booked again for the next day. Adam however called to advise us that winds were up so we weren't able to go out again. Highly recommended fishing charter righ in the inner harbor of Victoria. Would have given them a higher rating but the fish processing store they recommended didn't seem to know what they were doing and tried to short us four fillets. They eventually said I had the full amount when I came to pay but when I opened the sealed container after flying home, we were shorted 2 fillets. I do not recommend the fish processing on the Fisherman's wharf.

We went on the Orcas Only tour in the 3 oclock time slot. The process to check in was smooth and…read moreeasy. A thing to note: parking right by their building is about $13. I believe there was street parking farther away, but we didn't look. TJ and Sophia were great hosts to us. Sophia was very knowledgeable and so willing to answer any questions we had. On the tour, we saw a grey whale from a ways a way. Orcas were being scarce today but we traveled near Seattle and pungent sound. They really went the extra mile to make sure we were able to see orcas as this was not close by. The pod had a NEW BABY! Such an exciting experience. Not only that, they were also having fun socializing and slapping their tails. Then we saw some glorious breaching. It was honestly such a great experience. We were in awe!

I've only experienced them through assistance through the booking process. Called and spoke with…read moreEthan twice cause I needed help. He was so hospitable! Can't thank him enough! If the rest of my experience is compared to how Ethan took care of us, I know we're going to have the best time!