Prince of Whales Whale Watching

Prince of Whales Whale Watching Experience BC's Best Whale Watching with Prince of Whales! Don't miss this adventure of a lifetime 💙 All crew is Transport Canada certified.

An innovative leader in the eco-tourism industry, Alan McGillivray, the founder of Prince of Whales, started this company in 1994 with one small boat that was used to deliver newspaper and mail bundles to the Gulf Islands in the morning and to take people whale watching in the afternoon. Our small company has now grown to be the first choice for whale watching in both Victoria and Vancouver. We currently operate 10 high-speed open-air zodiac style vessels and two Ocean Magic Class Express Cruisers. The Ocean Magic boats were purpose-built in 2005 and are state-of-the-art vessels that lessen effects on the animal environment by reducing the amount of noise created and by carrying more passengers within one boat. We also boast 3 world-class efficient catamarans, with heated indoor seating in both Victoria and Vancouver

Each of our eco-tours are hosted by naturalists and skippers who strive to provide an exhilarating experience that is both safe and educational. They are all very proud and protective of the animals and are happy to help you identify individuals within our resident killer whale pods. As the largest Whale Watching and Eco-Adventure Company in BC, and a founding member of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, we are proud to be a leader in responsible whale watching and to have served as teaching platforms for whale research.

Find someone who looks at you like this seal looks at this gull 😍📍 Salish Sea📸 Prince of Whales Crew
09/21/2026

Find someone who looks at you like this seal looks at this gull 😍

📍 Salish Sea
📸 Prince of Whales Crew

09/21/2026

Ever seen a sea lion stampede?

Despite the hecticness, this is actually a survival instinct. Whenever Sea Lions sense danger, their first instinct is to dive into the water and rely on their swimming ability, regardless of whether the threat is coming from the land or the water!

📍 Vancouver, BC
📸 Prince of Whales Crew


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September is often seen as one of the best months on the water, when calm seas, blue skies, and crisp autumn air create ...
09/20/2026

September is often seen as one of the best months on the water, when calm seas, blue skies, and crisp autumn air create beautiful conditions for wildlife viewing!

📍 Telegraph Cove
📸 Prince of Whales Crew

09/19/2026

Tiny fish with a massive impact

These little fish fry may be small but are essential to the Salish Sea food web. By transferring energy all the way from plankton up to salmon, seabirds, seals, porpoises, and humpback whales, these fish have an impact that stretches the entire marine food web.

📍Victoria, BC
📸 Prince of Whales Crew


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T065B1 "Birdsall" leaping out of the water!📍 Vancouver📸 Prince of Whales Crew
09/19/2026

T065B1 "Birdsall" leaping out of the water!

📍 Vancouver
📸 Prince of Whales Crew

Some vocal sea lions📍 BC📸 Prince of Whales Crew Super, Natural British Columbia Canada Keep Exploring
09/18/2026

Some vocal sea lions

📍 BC
📸 Prince of Whales Crew


Super, Natural British Columbia Canada Keep Exploring

Big yawn! Yawning in wildlife is very fascinating. It has been observed in many groups, including humans, dogs, cats, pr...
09/17/2026

Big yawn! Yawning in wildlife is very fascinating. It has been observed in many groups, including humans, dogs, cats, primates, horses, rodents and even some marine mammals. Interestingly, yawning is not exclusively a mammal behaviour either. Birds, reptiles and some fish have been observed performing yawn-like behaviours. Nothing beats sea otters in cuteness, though!

📍 Telegraph Cove, BC
📸 Prince of Whales Crew

09/16/2026

Great day to watch orcas in Destination Greater Victoria Inner Harbour!! 🫍☀️

We were able to spot T109A5 “Argyle”, T109A6 “Riley”, T109A7 “Wieland” at 1:00 PM today, September 16th 2026! They did a bit of a tour in the Gorge Waterway and then popped into the Inner Harbour again!

What a treat to see them right downtown!

T049As swimming just out of Victoria, with young calf T049A7 "Nimbus"!📍 Victoria, BC📸 Prince of Whales Crew ...
09/16/2026

T049As swimming just out of Victoria, with young calf T049A7 "Nimbus"!

📍 Victoria, BC
📸 Prince of Whales Crew


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09/16/2026

Two of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest giants!

A beautiful sight of Gibbous performing pectoral slaps with Mount Baker standing tall in the background. What makes this view even more incredible is how connected they are. As snow and ice melt from Mount Baker, nutrient-rich freshwater flows straight into the ocean, supporting the marine ecosystem that humpbacks like Gibbous rely on.

📍Vancouver, BC
📸 Prince of Whales Crew


Super, Natural British Columbia Explore Canada Destination Greater Victoria Tourism Vancouver Island

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Vancouver, BC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 11pm

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2503834884

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