Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

Our whale-watching experience with Captain Mark was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we stepped aboard, his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of marine life set the tone for an unforgettable day. Captain Mark’s expertise allowed us to get up close (while being respectful of the whales) and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. We were lucky to see multiple whales and sea lions! Captain Mark was patient, ensuring everyone had the chance to capture the perfect photo and take in the breathtaking sights.

I had an incredible whale-watching experience! The entire trip was well-organized and memorable from start to finish. A huge shout-out to the amazing crew—Lindsay, Sandy, Reid, Michael, and Luke—who were all knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. Their passion for marine life made the experience even more special. They ensured we were comfortable, shared fascinating insights about the whales and other wildlife, and their sharp eyes helped us spot multiple whale sightings! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure on the water.

We had an amazing time and experience today. We saw orca whales, humpback whales and sea lions. My children will never forget this experience. It was definitely worth it! Thank you to Captain Mark for the great experience.

My husband and I did a Victoria excursion for my birthday last fall, and it was a terrific experience. The only thing that could have made it better was seeing orcas, but Prince of Whales doesn’t control the sea! :) They were so organized and professional, and called the day before with important reminders. Captain Richard, First Mate Sandy, and naturalists Rajan, Algebra and Reid were fantastic. I felt safe on the boat, and we learned a lot about the local ecosystem. We saw humpbacks, steller and California sea lions, and a sea otter. This was our second Prince of Whales outing and both times were a great use of our time and money. Would recommend again and again!

I recently had the pleasure of going on another unforgettable whale watching tour with Prince of Whales out of Victoria, and once again, Mark delivered an exceptional experience. This summer, I brought my kids along for their first tour, and previously I had gone with my sister. Each time, Mark has proven to be a knowledgeable, friendly, and professional guide, making every trip a memorable adventure. Mark’s expertise in finding whales is second to none. Both times, we were able to spot humpback whales and killer whales, which was absolutely breathtaking. His deep understanding of marine life, combined with his engaging storytelling, kept both the adults and kids fascinated throughout the trip. Mark always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone on board has an unforgettable experience, and his passion for what he does truly shines through. The Zodiac boat ride is exhilarating in itself, offering a thrilling and up-close encounter with the incredible wildlife. The combination of Mark’s guidance and the unique Zodiac experience makes this tour something I look forward to every time I visit Victoria. If you’re looking for the ultimate whale watching experience, you simply couldn’t ask for a better guide than Mark or a better company than Prince of Whales!

We are so happy to enjoy the half trip with Prince Whales. Highly recommend if you visit Victoria and look for something excited to do! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the vessel is also clean and comfortable with hot chocolate served. We get to see so many sea animals that day including humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, seals, a sea otter and lots jelly fish! The best whale watch tour that I ever had!

16 Sept: 11:00 am sailing - we joined captain Francois, Gord, Algebra, Michael & Reid team on the morning sailing from Victoria. The safety briefing was thorough, entertaining yet reassuring. The trip was stunning, with whale sightings, sea lions, seals & sea birds. The ecological & naturalistic information given by Algebra was so informative & interesting. Captain Francois & Gordon created the perfect voyage & a big thank you goes to them. Finally Michael & Reid completed the perfect voyage - we had experienced the perfect adventure. I absolutely recommend you take this experience- thank you team 👍

What a great trip, we saw a few whales and tonnes of sea lions, literally! The day was a little blustery but it was still smooth sailing on the catamaran. The crew was great, approchable, friendly and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that they had someone on board taking photos, it really freed me up so I could fully immerse in the experience and not have to worry about dropping my phone in the ocean! And the complimentary hot beverage was a lovely bonus.

Our whale-watching experience with Captain Mark was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we stepped aboard, his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of marine life set the tone for an unforgettable day. Captain Mark’s expertise allowed us to get up close (while being respectful of the whales) and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. We were lucky to see multiple whales and sea lions! Captain Mark was patient, ensuring everyone had the chance to capture the perfect photo and take in the breathtaking sights.

I had an incredible whale-watching experience! The entire trip was well-organized and memorable from start to finish. A huge shout-out to the amazing crew—Lindsay, Sandy, Reid, Michael, and Luke—who were all knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. Their passion for marine life made the experience even more special. They ensured we were comfortable, shared fascinating insights about the whales and other wildlife, and their sharp eyes helped us spot multiple whale sightings! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure on the water.

We had an amazing time and experience today. We saw orca whales, humpback whales and sea lions. My children will never forget this experience. It was definitely worth it! Thank you to Captain Mark for the great experience.

My husband and I did a Victoria excursion for my birthday last fall, and it was a terrific experience. The only thing that could have made it better was seeing orcas, but Prince of Whales doesn’t control the sea! :) They were so organized and professional, and called the day before with important reminders. Captain Richard, First Mate Sandy, and naturalists Rajan, Algebra and Reid were fantastic. I felt safe on the boat, and we learned a lot about the local ecosystem. We saw humpbacks, steller and California sea lions, and a sea otter. This was our second Prince of Whales outing and both times were a great use of our time and money. Would recommend again and again!

I recently had the pleasure of going on another unforgettable whale watching tour with Prince of Whales out of Victoria, and once again, Mark delivered an exceptional experience. This summer, I brought my kids along for their first tour, and previously I had gone with my sister. Each time, Mark has proven to be a knowledgeable, friendly, and professional guide, making every trip a memorable adventure. Mark’s expertise in finding whales is second to none. Both times, we were able to spot humpback whales and killer whales, which was absolutely breathtaking. His deep understanding of marine life, combined with his engaging storytelling, kept both the adults and kids fascinated throughout the trip. Mark always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone on board has an unforgettable experience, and his passion for what he does truly shines through. The Zodiac boat ride is exhilarating in itself, offering a thrilling and up-close encounter with the incredible wildlife. The combination of Mark’s guidance and the unique Zodiac experience makes this tour something I look forward to every time I visit Victoria. If you’re looking for the ultimate whale watching experience, you simply couldn’t ask for a better guide than Mark or a better company than Prince of Whales!

We are so happy to enjoy the half trip with Prince Whales. Highly recommend if you visit Victoria and look for something excited to do! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the vessel is also clean and comfortable with hot chocolate served. We get to see so many sea animals that day including humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, seals, a sea otter and lots jelly fish! The best whale watch tour that I ever had!

16 Sept: 11:00 am sailing - we joined captain Francois, Gord, Algebra, Michael & Reid team on the morning sailing from Victoria. The safety briefing was thorough, entertaining yet reassuring. The trip was stunning, with whale sightings, sea lions, seals & sea birds. The ecological & naturalistic information given by Algebra was so informative & interesting. Captain Francois & Gordon created the perfect voyage & a big thank you goes to them. Finally Michael & Reid completed the perfect voyage - we had experienced the perfect adventure. I absolutely recommend you take this experience- thank you team 👍

What a great trip, we saw a few whales and tonnes of sea lions, literally! The day was a little blustery but it was still smooth sailing on the catamaran. The crew was great, approchable, friendly and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that they had someone on board taking photos, it really freed me up so I could fully immerse in the experience and not have to worry about dropping my phone in the ocean! And the complimentary hot beverage was a lovely bonus.