Water Activity Tours

Prince of Whales is British Columbia's largest marine adventure company & has been providing premier whale watching experiences for almost 20 years. With offices in Vancouver & Victoria, Prince of Whales is the number one choice for whale watching on the West Coast. Guests traveling to Victoria can choose from our Zodiac Adventure tours or our Ocean Magic Cruiser tours. Join us from June through August, out of Vancouver, as we depart on our Ultimate Day Tour. Enjoy comfort and convenience, as well as spectacular views, as we travel through the Gulf Islands on route to Victoria & the Butchart Gardens.

What could be better than spending summer days exploring the beautiful BC coast while learning to sail a traditional tall ship? Our ten-day summer trips collectively circumnavigate Vancouver Island. Programs open to ages 13-25 year olds with short day sails open to all ages. Our ships are the 34 metre (111 ft) topsail schooner Pacific Swift & the 42 m (138 ft) gaff rigged schooner Pacific Grace. Formal sailing instruction is provided, & no previous experience is necessary. Trips ashore & rousing mug-ups round out this life changing experience!

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.

Come experience the adventure of a lifetime aboard the Thunder 1. World-class salmon & halibut fishing, spectacular whale watching & marine life viewing & gourmet meals all await you aboard your private yacht in the pristine wilderness of Northern BC. Three & four day all-inclusive live-aboard charters depart from Prince Rupert, BC from May to September. Accommodations are available for up to six guests aboard the Thunder 1, a 15.7 m (52 ft) trawler. Your crew & vessel are certified by the Coast Guard every year. Great Bear Rainforest and custom cruises also available. Please visit our website for pictures & details.

Victoria Harbour Ferry Tours is world-renowned as one of the best guided tours in the province of British Columbia. Experience marine life, historical landmarks, First Nations history, unique sailboats & yachts, seaplanes, waterside dining, float home communities & friendly skippers. Join thousands of sightseers & watch the free Harbour Ferry water ballet on summer Sundays at 10:45 am, performed in the Inner Harbour. Choose between a Harbour Ferry Tour or a Gorge Waterway Tour, or opt for both for a discounted rate! Both are great outings that your family and friends will especially enjoy. Special family & senior rates. Ask about Pickle Pub Crawls! Activity Zones- Fisherman's Wharf Bridges, Buildings- Famous Johnson Street Bridge Bus/Coach/Shuttle- Our Water Taxi's will get you where you need to go! Ferries- Tours and Water Taxi Services Parks- We connect to Bamfield Park Public Markets- Ship's Point Market Taxi/Limo- Our Water Taxi's are efficient and affordable Wildlife Viewing- See seals, herons and other marine life

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve safeguards a portion of British Columbia's beautiful southern Gulf Islands. Established in 2003, park lands are dotted throughout numerous islands, islets & reefs. Enjoy kayaking, boating,camping, hiking, walking along the beaches or trails, picnicking or geocaching. Take in an interpretive program (free & fun) - check the website for more details.