Went as a party of 3 to go whale watching for the first time! Lily was our guide and she did a…read morefantastic job educating us about wildlife/conservation/culture and spotting whale activity for us. Highly recommend!

This place is so disappointing they called 24 hours before our reservation and canceled it using a…read moreBS reason. Paid months in advance coming there on a cruise trip. Was the on freaking thing my wife was excited about on our 7 day cruise STAY AWAY from them

We had a fantastic time on our half-day whale-watching tour with expert guides Briar and Adam! Our…read morecaptains, Connor and Jake, were also great! It was a cool, overcast day, so we had excellent visibility out at sea without being blinded by the sun. We saw pods of orcas, Dall's porpoises, humpback whales, and Pacific white-sided dolphins; on land, we even spotted bald eagles and a family of black-tailed deer. Briar shared a wealth of fascinating information about whales, and her passion for the subject really shone through. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

This is a must do when visiting Victoria. We chose the catamaran and were very comfortable during…read moreour 3-4 hour trip. We saw a total of 3 humpback whales. Crew encourages you to be in the moment and takes professional pictures for you that are texted to you later in the day. (However, you are welcome to take your own pictures and videos). Unlimited hot beverages provided. Plus, cold beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Washrooms on the boat. You can move around the boat and staff announce which way to look to see the whales. Our last whale sighted put in a show jumping out of the water and spraying from his spout and beautiful dives showing his tail. One whale swam under our boat and my husband was able to look down his spout. Dress warm and bring a stocking cap and gloves. It gets chilly on the open boat.

Katy has her degree in marine biology. Her knowledge of the history of the Whales and sea lions…read morewas amazing. The captain found many sightings. I will so that tour again. They care about the Eco system.

Amazing experience! Our guide, Tyson, was so great! Super informative, educational, we had a whaley…read moregreat time! Rode the zodiac boats. Saw a gang of orcas along the coast, we stopped our boat & a big guy even came up to us on his own! Wild! Even caught humpbacks on our way back to the port. Sea lions & seals galore. Would come back again! *do wear warm clothes even on a warm day, it's cold out on the boat*

Okay, we lucked out because we found a Humpback that breached and breached and breached some more…read more Captain Brad said he could see a large barnacle attached to the whale's head - which the whale kept breaching to remove. But Brad was great, regardless. Very knowledgeable and motivated to inform and educate. Super fast boat - quite an experience!

I was on the fence about booking this originally due to the price, but it was seriously one of the…read morebest experiences of my life! My first tour got canceled since not enough people had signed up, but there was great customer service and they moved us out to the next tour 15 minutes later. I was nervous because the small boat was completely open vs. being covered, but it was a beautiful day and the sea air felt so nice. The tour was led by Captain Jimmy, who had a very kind, friendly demeanor and immediately put us at ease. He seemed to be one step ahead of every other tour out there, to the point where we lucked out and ended up very close to a pod of orcas. Additionally, Jimmy was very knowledgeable and respectful of the animals. We saw many orcas and humpback whales as well as sea lions and birds. It was amazing to see how the entire ecosystem worked together. This was the best part of our trip and I will recommend this group to all my friends and family! If you are unsure about going whale watching, do yourself a favor and book it!

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.

This was our first time whale watching (ever), we came from San Diego and were visiting Victoria…read morefor the first time. We were surprised when we arrived at the boat, it was way smaller than we expected. When we booked the reservation I could've sworn the picture showed a much larger boat. With 11-12 passengers and 2 captains it felt extremely crammed. It was also rainy that day and not all of us could fit inside the tiny cabin with the captain, so about 4-5 people had to sit outside in the rain/wind. We did see 2 pods of orcas during the tour, and first group got really close to us and possibly swam under the boat which was really cool (we saw a female, calf, and large male orca up close). The second pod we saw from very far away and all we could really see were black dots (that I think were fins?) in the distance. We also saw porpoises and various types of sea birds. The captains were really knowledgeable and friendly, and we enjoyed the tour overall. However the fact that we had to sit uncomfortably shoulder-to-shoulder really detracted from the experience. I also feel they should give a warning about possible seasickness, as the waves could be rough the farther out you get.

Tour was cancelled due to issues with the boat. Was not notified ahead of time and arrived at our…read moretour time excited just to find out we couldn't go on the tour anymore. They said the issues occurred the day before. I understood the need to cancel the tour, but the lack of an early notice prevented us from being able to rebook with other tour companies in time to go out that same day, which was our only day in Victoria. Big disappointment.

Spirit Of Orca was amazing! Blake was our captain and we had an absolute blast! Saw a school of Of…read moreOrca's (which are never guaranteed) as well as a large gray whale. We went on the trip with zero expectation and were present every moment of the journey - so anything outside that scope was an absolute bonus. If you want to experience an incredible time and I think your attitude will be your greatest asset on this trip. You have to remember just like we did that it is Mother Nature. Thank you for an amazing time Blake you made my wife's 60th birthday extremely special

We went with captain Blake. He was so informative and very knowledgeable. You can tell he knows…read morethe ocean and has a lot of experience out at sea. Thank you Captain Blake for a fantastic day!

We had an amazing time out on the water. We can't wait for your next adventure to be our next…read moreadventure.

Mike and Sarah are awesome tour guides and great people. They are fun to chat with and very…read moreinformative. HIP has great equipment and will get you ready for your mini expedition. We were happy just to get out on the water and explore, but were lucky enough to witness a wealth of beautiful sea creatures. We saw humpback whales, then a playful pod of Harbour Popoise put on an amazing show. The grand finale was a pod of majestic orcas that I'll never forget. We went on a rainy cooler day and we had the best time. The boat ride alone was super fun and i had a perma smile the whole time. You can really tell that Mike and Sarah have a passion for sharing this experience with others. They also emailed us pics from our adventure. Thanks again Mike and Sarah and we hope to see you soon. Paul and Jenae

I cannot explain how thankful I am that I chose Western Prince!! Prior to booking, I read that they…read moreallow you to come for a second viewing if whales were not spotted on your trip. We unfortunately saw no whales during our first outing (so many cute seals and eagles though!), but they were able to squeeze us in the next day for another chance at no additional cost. And on that second trip we were blessed to see multiple orca pods socializing together! They had a mic that they inserted into the water, and we got to listen to them socialize. I wasn't aware they had this and it was such a magical experience to hear them! Huge thanks to Ivan and the rest of the crew for this once in a lifetime experience, it was a dream come true!

We had an incredible whale watching experience! The captain is also the owner, We were lucky enough…read moreto see so many amazing animals, including bald eagles, a humpback whale, and orcas. It truly felt like a once in a lifetime experience. Every moment was unforgettable, and it was absolutely worth it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!

Used this service in mid-October and absolutely loved it!…read more What a fantastic way to see Boston (or any city!). With a 2-day pass, we rode with three different drivers, and each one made the experience memorable. We even used it as our go-to way to get around town. But the standout by far was Quince -- delivering history with humor and making the ride unforgettable. Highly recommend!

This review is for the hop-on hop-off bus that leaves from the Inner Harbour in front of the…read moreEmpress Hotel. We got there around 11:45 am on a weekday and bought tickets for the bus. We paid $173 total ($60 per adult, $39 for our teen, and the rest for our tween), and they gave us brochures outlining the route and stops, plus one timetable as they were almost out. That's when we realized the bus frequency is every hour, and not every 15 minutes. The last bus was at 5:30 pm. Fortunately, they had a bus scheduled to run at the half hour mark during summers (10, noon and 2), so we would not need to wait for an hour every time we disembarked. The long gap between busses meant we had to restrict the number of places we hopped off - we chose to see the Songhees lookout on the other side of the water, and take a lunch stop in Oak Bay Village. Of the places we'd originally planned to see, we ended up skipping Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Beacon Hill Park (with its 150+ feet-tall totem pole). Many of the other places on the "itinerary" were either closed or obvious tourist traps. The busses are double-deckers and are fairly comfortable - some have open roofs, others don't. They tend to run about 5-10 minutes behind schedule. Service level was mixed. We got one nice tour guide, and a rude one who chastised us for all the things we MAY do on the journey (like throw trash everywhere instead of in the bin!), even before the bus had departed the starting point. Verdict - overpriced and not worth wasting a day of precious vacation time on. Wish we had taken a cab or water taxi instead and visited just the places we wanted to see.