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SpringTide Whale Tours & Charters

1119 Wharf Street,  Victoria
British Columbia,  V8W 1T7

SpringTide's 61' Marauder IV provides the perfect platform for whale viewing & photography with 360° viewing decks & a terrific sound system to capture underwater vocalizations. Biologists provide informative lectures, while you enjoy free hot beverages, comfortable indoor/outdoor seating & spacious washroom facilities. Charter Marauder for your private events. Just for the thrill of it, suit-up for a Zodiac tour! Naturalist interpretations throughout your excursion covering biology & behaviour of whales, marine mammals & birds. 3 hour tours from April through October. Day trips, including transportation &/or hotels are available from Vancouver & Seattle. Sportfishing Charters Available on 42' Sportfish Yacht.

How to Get Here

Located downtown Victoria at 1119 Wharf St, between Fort & Yates Streets. Our Heritage office looks over Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour.

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Price Information

Admission Fee

Pricing Based on*Rate
Adult3 hour fully-narrated whale tour on one of SpringTide's high-speed Ocean Cruisers or Zodiacs. Age 19+Per Person99.00
Youth3 hour fully-narrated whale tour on one of SpringTide's high-speed Ocean Cruisers or Zodiacs. Age 13-18Per Person79.00
Child3 hour fully-narrated whale tour on one of SpringTide's high-speed Ocean Cruisers or Zodiacs. Age Under 13Per Person69.00
Senior3 hour fully-narrated whale tour on one of SpringTide's high-speed Ocean Cruisers or Zodiacs. Age 65+Per Person95.00

*NOTE:  Rates shown are in Canadian dollars and subject to applicable taxes.


Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Travellers Cheques

Hours of Operation

Reservation Office April - October (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM
Close (PM) 11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM
Reservation Office October - April (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 8:30 AM8:30 AM8:30 AM8:30 AM8:30 AM8:30 AM8:30 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
Reservation Office April - October (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM
Close (PM) 11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM11:00 PM

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Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Assistance Dogs Only
Smoking Policy
No Smoking
Cancellation Policy
No charge if cancelled 24 hrs prior to scheduled departure. Just let us know!
Group Policy
SpringTide specializes in groups, tour companies & special events. Capacity of over 150 persons. Please contact us for more information.
Age Restrictions
Fun & educational for all ages! Zodiac vessel excursions are not recommended for children under 7 or under 48 inches in height, but would be welcome on the larger covered vessel.
Clothing Gear Required
Most folks are comfortable wearing normal “street clothing” on their trip – we suggest bringing one extra layer of clothing in addition to what you would normally be wearing for the day. Zodiac passengers are provided with full length flotation suits. Comfortable, flat shoes are perfect and allow for good gripping on the vessel deck. Cameras are just super – bring them along!
Mobility Restrictions
Some degree of wheelchair access. Please contact our office to review.