Have a need for speed? Book the Zodiac Tour for the most immursive experience while Whale Watching
Have a Whale of a ride with SPRINGTIDE
Whale watching off the coast of Victoria, B.C is on many people's bucket list and one of the best tourist activities anyone can take while visiting the capital city of British Columbia. With 30 years in the business, their price match guarantee, guaranteed sightings, no booking fees and knowledgeable & friendly staff, it was a no brainer for the James Bay Inn to team up with SPRINGTIDE Whale Watching and Eco Tours.
Book your Whale Watching Tour through our friendly front desk and you can save 10% before taxes.
How does it work?
Visit the front desk at the James Bay Inn Hotel, and one of our friendly team members will help you select your dream Whale Watching Tour. Once you have chosen your tour, we will book it for you and apply our 10% off coupon. Note: coupon code cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Once your reservation has been confirmed, we will send you your confirmation by email and/or print it out right there on the spot.
Pro-Tips
- Best to arrive for any tour 30 minutes prior to your departure
- Have your confirmation ready
- If you are taking the Zodiac, you will be fitted with a Transport Canada approved full-length flotation suit that goes over your clothes
- Flotation suits are for safety and not for warmth or to keep you dry. Consider wearing warmer clothes that will help you stay dry
- Family tours with children 9 and under, fun with the Ocean Cruiser is a better choice
- Leave all valuables and large backpacks behind
- Preserve your experience of a lifetime by having your camera or cell phone ready to capture all that the Pacific Coast has to offer. It's beautiful out there.
- No smoking/vaping, alcoholic beverages and no pets are permitted
- SpringTide Whale Watching and Eco Tours is located just a 16 minute all flat ground walk from the James Bay Inn Hotel. Or, a quick 7 minute drive.
- Parking downtown is paid parking
- Have fun!
Marine Life to see
Wildlife tends to work on their own time schedule, so each trip will vary in what you see. No worries, with SPRINGTIDES guaranteed sightings, you will have the experience of a lifetime. Here are just some of the marine wildlife you may see.
- Orcas (Killer Whales)
- Humpback Whales
- Minke Whales
- Sea Otters
- Harbour Seals
- Stellar Sea Lions
- California Sea Lions
- Dall's Porpoise
- Harbour Porpoise
- Northern Elephant Seals
For more information about your dream Whale Watching Tour feel free to reach out to SPRINGTIDE Whale Watching by phone at 250-384-4444, checking them out online at https://www.victoriawhalewatching.com or popping in at 1119 Wharf Street, Victoria, British Columbia Canada.
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