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Covered Vessel Whale Watching

  • Covered Vessel Whale Watching
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Cruise through BC’s coastal waters on a cozy covered vessel, and search for the whales, sea lions, and bald eagles that call the region home.
This 3-hour-long tour — which is carbon-neutral, we might add — is led by marine naturalists and offers a 95% success rate during whale season. From orcas and humpbacks to sea lions and porpoises, experience a wild world from a heated cabin with indoor seating, outdoor viewing decks, and hot drinks.

Energy Level

Duration

3 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Yes

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Head out into the straits that frame Victoria to spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more impressive wildlife

  • Learn from expert marine naturalists onboard

  • Stay cozy and protected from the wind with a heated cabin and hot beverages

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps

  • Depending on the tide, ramp to get to/from the boat can be steep

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed

  • Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price. 

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.


Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
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