SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours

Expérience fantastique: Un moment incroyable et des membres d'équipage formidables ! Les deux Katie étaient excellentes et j'ai apprécié leur enthousiasme et leur connaissance !

Expérience fantastique: Bateau agréable, j'ai vu beaucoup de faune sauvage et le personnel était vraiment sympathique

Expérience fantastique: La balade aujourd'hui en bateau avec le capitaine Jasper et la guide Katie était incroyable. Beaucoup d'activités de baleines et une grande connaissance de l'écosystème. Journée magnifique !

Expérience fantastique: Le guide Jasper était parfait. Notre réservation initiale pour l'observation des baleines avec une autre entreprise a été mélangée et perdue, Hanna chez Springtide a réussi à intégrer notre groupe de 10 personnes sur le champ dans l'un de leurs Zodiacs. Nous avions des enfants, des adultes et des personnes âgées et nous avons passé un merveilleux moment. Nous avons vu des épaulards, des baleines à bosse, des lions de mer et des phoques.

Expérience fantastique: Je ne peux pas en dire assez sur ce groupe de visites. Le personnel est incroyable. Un grand merci à Katie, Aly, Ian et Jonas. Très compétents et serviables. Nous avons eu la chance de voir Ollie, l'otarie résidente, un groupe de baleines à bosse, un groupe d'orques et un grand nombre de phoques. Si vous en avez l'opportunité, faites-vous un plaisir et réservez une visite avec ce super groupe. Vous ne serez pas déçu.

Expérience fantastique: Excursion d'observation des baleines et écologique avec le Capitaine Jasper, le Capitaine Yves et Molly. Équipage amical, accueillant et compétent. Nous avons vu des baleines à bosse, des lions de mer, des phoques communs et une famille d'orques. La balade n'était pas trop mouvementée et très agréable. Magnifiques vues sur le Mont Baker et l'océan Pacifique Nord.

Expérience fantastique: J'ai eu une excellente visite l'après-midi avec le Capitaine Jasper, Molly et Courtney !!! J'ai vu 4-5 baleines à bosse ET une famille d'orques transitoires. Un rêve devenu réalité pour mes enfants. Nous nous sommes sentis très à l'aise et bien pris en charge. Je recommande fortement SpringTide !!

Expérience fantastique: Une journée incroyable avec l'équipe de premier ordre, le Capitaine Jasper, Yves et la naturaliste, Molly. J'ai vu plusieurs baleines à bosse, des phoques, des oiseaux et un moment fort - un groupe d'orques T46B Raksha et sa famille. Merci d'avoir réalisé un rêve.

Expérience fantastique: L'équipage était incroyable ! Courtney avait une tonne d'infos géniales. Molly était très accommodante, Yves a pris des photos qui seront partagées. Et le capitaine Jasper avait également beaucoup de connaissances sur les baleines. En fait, tout l'équipage était capable de répondre à toutes les questions. Je le ferais sûrement à nouveau.

Expérience fantastique: Expérience incroyable avec Ian ! Plusieurs baleines à bosse aperçues avec des brèches à la surface et un grand groupe d'orques ! Super guide avec de bonnes informations ! Super attitude !

Expérience fantastique: Une expérience vraiment époustouflante. L'équipage était incroyable et clairement des experts dans leur domaine.

Expérience fantastique: Nous avons eu une excellente visite avec Jaspir, Katie et Moly. Nous avons eu la chance de voir plusieurs baleines à bosse par beau temps. On a toujours veillé à laisser suffisamment d'espace aux baleines et aux lions de mer. Les informations et l'attention à bord étaient super. On pouvait sentir le grand enthousiasme de l'équipage pour la nature et les animaux. Ce fut une expérience merveilleuse que nous ne pouvons que recommander avec Springtide.

Expérience fantastique: Nous avons eu une expérience incroyable ! Katie C. était une excellente guide et a fourni beaucoup d'informations supplémentaires. Elle est très compétente. Jasper, notre capitaine valide, a également donné beaucoup d'aperçus. Aly était très professionnelle. Nous avons vu quelque chose comme sept baleines à bosse différentes et un orque en train de prendre son dîner sous la forme d'une morsure de phoque. Quelle journée !

Expérience fantastique: L'observation des baleines au printemps a été une expérience incroyable ! Le capitaine Jasper, Katie et Molly ont fait un excellent travail en nous informant sur la vie marine que nous voyions !

Expérience fantastique: Quelle journée ! Le capitaine Kate nous a emmenés dans des eaux larges et en suivant le mouvement d'une queue d'orque, elle a dirigé le zodiac vers cela. L'heure suivante a été un affichage à couper le souffle de jeu ou de plaisir - une fête T - on nous a dit que lorsque les groupes deviennent une seule famille, c'est pour notre joie. Merci Kate. Votre compétence et votre enthousiasme ont fait notre journée.

Expérience fantastique: J'ai eu une merveilleuse visite avec SpringTide vendredi après-midi, le 20 septembre, avec Aly et Katie partageant des faits et des informations intéressants en tant que naturalistes et Jasper le capitaine avec l'aide de tout le monde à bord traquant plus de 8 baleines à bosse et Nielsen l'orc seul chassant un lion de mer ! Nous avons eu la chance de voir ces créatures incroyables, guidées par l'équipage fabuleux !

Expérience fantastique: Molly, Jasper et Katie étaient géniaux ! Nous avons vu un tas d'orques et une baleine à bosse.

Expérience fantastique: I was able to achieve my bucket list because of springtide! They were so helpful and Ian was amazing in showing us how to spot the whales. It was an amazing time to share with my daughter and we were so lucky to spot whales! In case you get a cancelled reservation from other companies try calling springtide they all work together in filling up enough boats to go out for the day!. I would definitely recommend springtide for anyone looking to book in Victoria. We rode on the zodiac and it was so much fun with my 12 year old! Can’t wait to go back! Thank you!

Expérience fantastique: We joined springtide tour whale watching yesterday, it was so worth ittttt. we saw so many whales!! Here’s one of it, as they explained this one rigt here is aerie(nit sure how to spell) the whale!

Expérience fantastique: Amazing experience with Springtide! Saw a ton of sea lions, otters and especially whales! Super friendly,knowledgeable and helpful people. Worth every penny.

Expérience fantastique: Last week on 3rd Oct 2023 we went out with the crew , they were all friendly, polite, professional and knowledgeable from the minute we walked into the office. We were very excited at the prospect of seeing some Orcas and if lucky enough some Humpbacks. It was a clear sunny calm day just perfect, we set off , not a full boat so plenty of room to move around. Coffee and Tea available, washroom and you can borrow a jacket and pants if you need to as it does get chillier once they get moving. We indeed were lucky saw a pod of Orcas ( identifed by crew as IT23), and Humpbacks and a Humpback even breeched right in front of us, It was wonderful. So glad I chose to watch and live it rather than try and take pics the whole time. The time flew by and both my husband and I loved every minute. Well worth the money.

Expérience fantastique: A very well done whale watching tour. Captains and crew were interactive, friendly and knowledgeable

Expérience fantastique: We went on the Sept 1/23 2pm tour and it was nothing less than AMAZING. We saw 3 hump back whales. Two who were extremely playful and very interactive with our boat. So gentle and entertaining. Understandably, not every tour will be a once in a lifetime experience, such as ours. The crew were so extremely knowledgeable and friendly that it made the trip even more memorable. Great job to the Captain, and naturalists Sophie & Katie.

Expérience fantastique: amazing and magical experience, we saw orcas, humpback whales and seals, the sunset was amazing and our guide, Tyson, was really passionate and nice. recommended experience.

Expérience fantastique: We had a brilliant afternoon! Even though the weather was a little rainy and cool we were able to borrow jackets and trousers to keep us warm and dry. We saw a number of hump back whales and orcas .. it was incredible and our guide Katie was great. I was worried about being sea sick but I really didn’t need to be as our trip was very smooth and the waters calm.

Expérience fantastique: Great experience on the water, saw many Humpbacks and learned a little about the marine environment. They provided some hot chocolate, tea and coffee on board, as well they had extra layers for passengers not prepared for the cooler conditions out at sea. If I could make one recommendation to the operator, it would be nice to also have water on board as well.

Expérience fantastique: Had a wicked time on the Zodiak Adventure. Well worth the money. My group was very fortunate as we got to see a baby whale that was breaching for about 15 minutes consecutively. Jasper was great and was very good at gathering everyone’s attention. Jasper was also very informative and knowledgeable about a lot! Would highly recommend, I would do this tour again without a doubt!

Expérience fantastique: We had an amazing experience Whale Watching with this company. More than exceeded our expectations. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable from start to finish. GREAT sightings of orcas, sea lions, humpback whales. 10/10 recommend.

Expérience fantastique: Absolutely wonderful experience! Great day on the water and a nice atmosphere all around. Katie and Kate(I think) were our guides and did a super job, very kind and knowledgeable. Also Linda the photographer were lovely. We saw humpback whales, seals, sea lions, Waldo the sea otter and all in all it was just great! Thank you!

Expérience fantastique: We had a great experience with them, from the moment we walked in for some information till the moment we walked off the boat. We seen one whale floating around the boat for at least 30 minutes before we moved on to come across a whale that was kelping and also floated around the boat for at least half a hour. After that we continued the trip towards the Little Rock formations with 3 types of seals and a sea otter. We had a wonderful day with the crew and the weather was great.

Expérience fantastique: We grabbed two seats on the zodiac adventure and Tyson was our captain! He was very friendly upbeat and easy going, he didn't chat our heads off and let us enjoy the silence and the beautiful scenery. Thanks so much for such a magical experience, humpback whales, and killer whales, seals and the most spectacular sunset I've ever seen ever. The movie life of pi? The sunsets, the colors, it's identical. 10/10 my only complaint is there's really no age restriction, so we had to accommodate the little one who would scream if we went to fast, and honestly I paid 300 to go fast. If I wasn't going to see whales I wanted a zodiac adventure, not me feeling horrible the entire time the kids screaming and ruining videos. I do wish it was cheaper if you have no age restrictions. I brought my 14 year old son and the little ones talking non stop and side eyeing the captain to slow down spoiled it for him, we came to get away from his little siblings....

Expérience fantastique: The tour was beyond my expectations as I did not expect a lot and was prepared not to see any whales. But the captain made it to the right spot in the right time, we saw four creatures you would never meet in any zoo. Stuff was friendly and gave a lot of explanations. Be careful with weather - take an extra layer of clothes. I watched passengers wrapping up with all possible piece of cloth.

Expérience fantastique: What a great trip! We took a sunset tour on the zodiac and it was fantastic. Our skipper, Tyson, was knowledgeable and engaging and got us to prime whale watching locations where we saw orcas hunting, as well as, a few humpbacks on our way back to the harbor. Such a good time if you're looking for a fun adventure in Victoria!

Expérience fantastique: They were lovely. Staff was very friendly. It was a last minute booking but we were able to do the zodiac. Our guide was great and we ended up lucking out with the most amazing humpback experience.

Expérience fantastique: Our family of 4 was originally scheduled with Five Star Whale Watch but due to a mechanical issue they moved us to SpringTide. All staff on the trip were friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely seemed to enjoy the job. They were prompt, gave an informative but fun safety talk. The boat was clean. Snacks and extra jackets were offered. They even had suggestions about seating for stability and wetness. We all enjoyed the boat ride as it was a smooth beautiful day ( both fig and sunshine in same trip) Saw seals, sea lions, porpoises, and humpback whale and many different birds. Great trip.

Expérience fantastique: Our captain Tyson was great. He was informative and enthusiastic! We loved the whole ride, from pre-board to leaving the boat! He was thorough with safety and ensuring everyone was enjoying their time. Thank you! Jason & Melissa

Expérience fantastique: Absolutely incredible experience! Hands down one of the best days of my life.

Expérience fantastique: Such a great experience on SpringTide with my 9yo son! Kind, engaged, knowledgeable staff. We went out quite far to find orcas - it was amazing! I just wish my son wanted to go on the zodiac :)

Expérience fantastique: Knowledge, engaging crew and captain, easy to book and board. Great view from anywhere on the Marauder IV. We lucked out and got a "once-per-year" spectacle from "Divot" (sp?), a grandmother humpback. Lots of breaching and fin-slapping, plus some sea lions and a local sea otter. Highly recommended.

Expérience positive: It was mine and my son's first time to the island and so many people told us to go whale watching. Springtide wasn't our first choice but I'm so glad we ended up doing a tour with them! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw quite a few humpback whales, sea lions, seals and many different types of birds. Even saw some fish jumping on our way back. Definitely recommend this company if you're thinking of going on a your

Expérience fantastique: Lovely time. Boat was professionally run. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Lucky to see orca pod and humpback whale. Highly recommend.

Expérience fantastique: SpringTide let us redeem our "It's a Fluke" from a previous visit back in 2019. We went in today with no expectations and were in absolute awe to have the privilege of watching a calf learning to tail-flip. To experience Mom's tail coming out of the water once was incredible, but to see it happen over and over again was beyond words. The captains positioned the boat with great expertise and were very patient in letting us watch. The staff were kind and very knowledgeable. A majestic memory we will treasure forever!

Expérience fantastique: My wife and I had an incredible time aboard Marauder. The captain and crew were a joy to be around and it was easy to tell they were all deeply passionate about the wildlife. We saw loads of humpbacks, porpoises, sea lions other creatures that call the Salish sea home. I was super impressed by the hospitality on board. We were offered hot beverages and warm clothing but most of all it was the crew’s eagerness to answer questions in detail that was the highlight of the tour. 10/10 would recommend whale watching with Springtide!

Expérience fantastique: Unreal experience! The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly, thank you Kate, Katie and the whole crew! We saw seven Humpback whales, and one even gave us a little wave. My boyfriend and I did a two-week cross-Canada tour and drove from Ontario. Visiting Victoria was our favourite part of the trip. We can't wait to come back!

Expérience fantastique: Excellent whale watching tour company. We took the larger of the two boat options. It was comfortable and spacious. We saw at least 10 humpback whales as well as seals. Highly recommended. Complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate were included. The trip time was 3 hours. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

Expérience fantastique: The entire day was relaxing and fun. The boat ride by itself is enjoyable, and they have some jackets and pants if people don’t bring enough layers for any reason. We saw lots of humpback whales, porpoises, and seals. We will do this again next time we have family visit. Well worth the trip.

Expérience fantastique: the tour was great! the stuff was friendly and had deep knowledge about the animals and the landscape. especially wilma was amazing! we were able to see orcas, sea lions and a wonderful landscape. during the trip you are provided with free coffee and hot chocolate. if you are hungry there is an opportunity to get snacks but of course these are not free. one note: please make sure to bring warm clothes with you. you will be on the sea around five hours and it can be really windy. overall we had an amazing time and would recommend this trip for everyone!

Expérience fantastique: The "Orca Spirit Adventure" whale watching tour surpassed all expectations, leaving me in awe of the incredible marine life. The knowledgeable staff's passion for conservation shone through their informative presentations. The tour itself was mesmerizing, with close encounters with graceful orcas and other fascinating wildlife. The comfortable vessel provided excellent views, and responsible whale watching practices were evident. Orca Spirit Adventure's attention to detail and warm hospitality made for a seamless and memorable experience. Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of the ocean on this remarkable adventure.

Expérience fantastique: Visited on July 3rd, 23. Tyson was our skipper and boy, he's a born entertainer! What a great experience & I can happily check this off my bucket list. We saw a pod of Orcas(4-5), A massive Humpback Whale, Several Seals, & a wonderful scenic view. I rode the Zodiac and it's the perfect choice if you want some thrill in this adventure!

Expérience fantastique: We eagerly gathered at the office first thing in the morning to walk down to the boat. It was organised and friendly. The captain was great (Ian I think from the UK) and his crew were awesome. The trip was very fruitful and we saw seals, sea lions, and lots and lots of humpback whales!!!! There were at least 5 which was apparently unusual for this time of year. Very well organised and lots of great information on the way back showing examples of whale artefacts.

Expérience fantastique: We had an absolutely amazing experience with SpringTide. Every one of their staff members were so friendly and helpful, we were smiling from start to finish. We were lucky enough to see Humpbacks, Orcas and even a Gray Whale! Not to mention all of the other amazing biodiversity the area has to offer. What really made the experience special was the knowledge and excitement from the Captain and Crew, they really welcomed us into their world and helped us appreciate the magic of the Salish Sea. You cannot visit Victoria without going on a tour with SpringTide Whale Watching!

Expérience fantastique: This was a bucket list item checked off for sure. The one thing I wanted to do the most in Victoria was go whale watching, and to our luck the weather was impeccable the day we went, it was sunny and warm. The boat ride was so therapeutic and the scenery is breathtaking. We managed to see humpback whales and sea lions. Unfortunately we did not see any Orcas which was a little sad. But overall this is truly a unforgettable experience I definitely recommend anyone visiting BC, specifically Victoria, to go whale watching.

Expérience fantastique: They're very good and we were able to spot humpback whales and their team was persistent enough to take us further into sea when we didn't find them at the first spot, journey was around 3hrs. Heather was a good guide and the entire team was wearing smile all times and helping people on board.

Expérience fantastique: Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness , Value

Expérience fantastique: What a blast we had today. Been on many whale watches before but this one definitely deserves the 5 stars with the incredible knowledge and service from both Paige and Sofia! We got to see one playful Humpback. Strongly recommend Thank you again

Expérience fantastique: This was one of the best trips I have ever gone on! Small business with really awesome and friendly staff. They said our tour was one of the best tours they had done in years because we just had such great weather to find them and they were so active. So many whales to see and very knowledgable staff. Worth the price, 100%!

Expérience fantastique: We loved it today! We could see some orcas and a family of orcas together ! It was an amazing experience! We highly recommend whale watching with them, staff is so friendly and knowledgeable, they explained so many things about nature, whales and seals. They made the experience so worthy. Thank so much!

Expérience fantastique: This tour is worth every penny. The staff know their stuff. They are safety aware and the naturalists on board provide excellent details about the marine life you see while out there. The captain and crew work very hard to gi e the best experience. We saw a humpback breach fully out of the ocean and it is a sight I will remember forever.

Expérience fantastique: We had a wonderful time showing our parents the beautiful Pacific Ocean! From check-in with Erin, Izzy’s witty puns, Heather’s knowledge, and captain Ian’s expert whale tracking, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect trip. I have been a couple other times with other whale watching companies, and I thought it was normal to spend over an hour (out of a 3 hour trip) just to get out on the water to where the whales are... it was such a relief to be able to spend most of our tour time ACTUALLY watching humpback whales! They even provided free buffs for all passengers during COVID, and the boats were at less than half capacity, which made for the ultimate viewing experience— no competing for views with other passengers! It felt very comfortable and like they were properly following procedure. All in all, I definitely plan on coming back to SpringTide again; I can’t explain just how impressed I was with their services, especially compared to other companies in the harbour.

Expérience fantastique: Fantastic experience , staff were friendly , knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. We saw about 20 whales humpbacks and orcas Everyone was masked and socially distanced. Very dedicated team all they wanted was to ensure all passengers were enjoying themselves

Expérience fantastique: Positive: Quality

Expérience fantastique: (Visited September 2019) My wife and I took part in the Zodiac Tour and absolutely loved the entire experience. The staff in the centre were really friendly and helpful and Alex our captain was fantastic as well. We got to see a humpback whale just out of the harbour and then got to go out and see a pod of Orca’s which was amazing.

Expérience fantastique: We had an amazing tour. We saw a lot of humpback whales and even some porpoises! The crew was great and very friendly. We’d definitely take this tour again.

Expérience fantastique: We had a great time with SpringTide Whale Watching, definitely one of the highlights of our visit to Victoria. These people make sure that you are exposed to as much wildlife as possible during the experience. We chose to go on the Marauder IV yacht but still were able to see just as much as the zodiacs - although going on the zodiaks looks really fun! Great service all the way from booking through to docking.

Expérience fantastique: Amazing! Spent the morning with captain Ian, he took us out and we saw humpbacks and sea lions, and killer whale. He took the time to talk to us and give us some info on these amazing animals. They work closely with other tour groups to find the animals, This is a once in a lifetime experience and a must.

Expérience fantastique: What an incredible day out on the water!! The staff was so amazing getting us suited up and were so friendly. The captain was so knowledgeable of the whales, different environments and cool secret spots. The boat was so fun and fast.. and safe! We saw SO MANY Whales and saw whales jumping out of the water. It was truly an unforgettable experience! Not only did we see tons of whales, we saw eagles, seals, and sea lions. Even as a Victoria local, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour!!!

Expérience fantastique: These guys were great. Originally told me no because I was traveling with my parents (70+) and my 8 year old and we wanted to go in November but when the day came and the weather was good they actually called me. Then we missed the early feet from Vancouver so they waited for us to arrive. Ian was the captain, made us feel all very welcome and safe, they put us in giant full body flotation suits an doff we went. 3 hours out to Race Rock off the point of Vancouver island, out into the middle of the Strait if Juan de Fuca, back to the Trial Islands and back to Port. Lots of sea lions, seals, bald eagles, and even got to chase some porpoises. It was cold... but the suits did a good job of insulating you so it wasn't feeling and a bit wet... But that was all expected right? We were on the open ocean in November!! Highly recommend experience!

Expérience fantastique: I had absolutely the most amazing trip with SpringTide! The staff were friendly and professional - while the whales were going through a small channel where boats couldn't enter, they took us over to Race Rocks to view seals, sea lions, and even a sea otter! All during the time some other whale watching companies were just sitting and waiting for the whales to come out the other side of the channel. Such a great trip - worth every penny!