Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour From Victoria

It was really fantastic with our captain Ryan! It was a bit rainy and windy but he got us really well through the waves.

A fantastic trip. We saw hump backs, and a pod of orcas in the harbour on the way back. Great guide and the whole trip was very well organised.

I would give this experience 10 stars if I could! We had such a blast seeing all of the humpbacks. We did the private tour, and it was so worth it! Francisco was our guide. He was wonderful. He was a great boat captain and was very informative. We learned so much. I will say that the sea lions and seals were definitely my favorite. Recommend highly.

Our captain was Liam he was great , but the whole trip was great we seen Orca , humpback whales and seals.

Jake was fantastic! We told him we wanted to see Orcas and he made it happen! He was fun and knowledgeable. We would definitely do this again.

A bit underwhelming. We went on the 10am tour. The guides were friendly and the setting was nice with only 12 people per boat. We also managed to see a humpback which was nice (we were desperate to see Orcas), obviously the tour company cant control which animals you see, however a good amount of the tour was made up of circling a small island with a lighthouse where we were shown a bald eagle, sea lions and some seals, slightly underwhelming considering the price. We think this was because some people in another boat were being seasick so they needed to stay in less choppy water (our boat was fine, so not sure why we didnt go out alone). Honestly I'd probably recommend getting a car and driving around the coast instead and trying to see Orcas by yourself.

What an incredible experience! We did the Zodiac boat tour with Orca Spirit in early July, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Ryan, was friendly, engaging, and happy to answer everyone's questions. His passion and knowledge really made the tour special. He was extremely knowledgeable about the whales, marine wildlife, and Vancouver Island. It was clear he knew exactly where to go to give us the best chance of seeing whales. We chose the 11:00 a.m. tour, and I think that's the perfect time. The earlier tours helped identify where the whales were, so by 11:00, Ryan knew exactly where to take us. We saw numerous humpback whales and were able to see them up close. Ryan also shared fascinating information about the whales, including one nicknamed "Poptart," which made the experience even more memorable. If you're visiting Victoria or Vancouver Island, I highly recommend Orca Spirit's Zodiac whale watching tour. It was an unforgettable adventure, and we'd book with Ryan again in a heartbeat!

Great day out looking for whales and sea life. The crew was great, knowledgeable and patient. Answered everyone's questions, were in constant communication with other boats to see what other sighting were nearby so that our boat could head that way. Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend. I was traveling solo and didn't feel 'alone'.

excellent experience very friendly crew, great atmosphere

Amanda was the most AMAZING guide for our trip. She went above and beyond for our group, making sure we got to see everything we could. We were lucky enough to see many humpbacks, including a breech very close to us, and some orcas. She was fun, attentive, and skilled. We couldn’t imagine having a better time- amazing trip!

This was the best experience of my life. We got to see humpback whales and orcas! As well as sea lions and elephant seals. Amanda was the absolute best guide We could have asked for. Loved this so much 1000/10 experience!

Excellent trip and a great way to see the whales and other wildlife in the area. Zodiac boat so much better than a regular boat! Guide/skipper Luke was awesome, so friendly and knowledgeable! 10/10!

I was disappointed that a lot of time was spent watching orcas when two humpbacks were close by.

Very bumpy boat ride and cold. The company supplies you with great warm outfits, headwear and gloves. But worth it when you see the orcas. Tour guide was great and saw eagle and sea lions. Would do it again.

Amazing trip! Edward was our captain alongside Marissa, and they were the best! They knew exactly where to be in the best spots to see the whales! Super funny, extremely knowledgeable, and lovers of the ocean! Ed and Marissa's passion for the job and the whales I think really made the experience great for me. The boat ride was fun and super enjoyable! Definitely an experience of a lifetime and recommend anyone to go on this trip with those two.

Jordan was an excellent captain and was very informative to the whole group. We got very lucky and watched one whale do a hour long show with about 40 breaches for the group. Nothing more to say than it was FANTASTIC !!

Captain Jordan started with a “every whale watching trip is different” speech and reassured us there would be some whales. Jordan then took us out to open water and we couldn’t see anything but the odd piece of drift wood and seaweed. Then Jordan takes a left turn and picked up speed, 2 minutes later we found what we were looking for and it was more than anyone could imagine. A whale just as we arrived came flying out of the water and crashed back down. We continued to watch for 45 mins while the whale breached the surface 30-40 times. We then took off to meet another 3 whales, and if I didn’t know any better one of these massive creatures was Jordan’s friend because it came right up the boat (50ft) or so and gave us an up close and personal view. Jordan was very knowledgeable, funny, extremely friendly and answered every question confidently. This will be a trip I will never forget!! Thanks Jordan and Orca Spirit Adventures!!!

Had and awesome tour with our zodiac captain Jordan, was one of the best experiences we have ever had. We had a whale breach over and over - amazing!

We were welcomed very nicely and all worked very fine for this tour. Our captain showed us several animals during the tour even if no Whales were located around after 1.5 hours. He suddenly got some information about Whales in the area, he brought us there, even if the way back would be longer if we came back later. Thanks to his experience we had the luck to assist to incredible things we will never forget. We came from Europe to see that and if was a simply incredible moment ! Sync Swimming of two huge whales, see the picture. THANK YOU THANK YOU !

It was great. Seals, whales, and orcas have families. Our guide Sarha did everything to see her. Were 45 minutes later inside. Instead of 3 hours, we were almost 4 hours on the road.

Thanks to Ryan, we were part of a three-hour nature film. On a mirror-smooth sea with the sun in our faces, we sail towards orcas. To not be a witness of four swimming whales much later. A morning with a golden touch!

Incredibly skilled and informative guide. Very nice introduction both before, during and after the whale safari. Everyone was wearing held suits/survival suits, so no risk of freezing. Had a great experience with 2 squid whales very close to the boat. Lots of information about whales in general throughout the trip. A very nice company and nice staff. Can be highly recommended.