Five Star Whale Watching

Five Star Whale Watching Established in 1985, Five Star is Victoria's original family owned & operated whale watching company! What does this mean?
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Welcome to Victoria's first World Cetacean Alliance Certified Responsible Whale Watching Operator. Established in 1985, Five Star Whale Watching is Victoria’s longest running and most respected Whale Watching company. We are a family business offering unparalleled service and location. Five Star Whale Watching has been a key player in establishing Victoria British Columbia as a world famous whale

watching destination. Our high speed expedition catamarans and coastal explorer provide the perfect vessels for environmentally responsible whale watching without sacrificing comfort! We live in one of the best places in the world to enjoy whale watching – let our expert staff and crew educate and inspire you with the wonders of the Salish Sea! We take our marine environment seriously, and strive to implement the “REDUCE, reuse, recycle” philosophy in all we do. The information network we administer translates into the highest success rates of finding whales in their natural environment while consuming less fuel on average. We are minimizing our ecological footprint relative to our competitors! Join us for one of the most comprehensive educational and exciting trips you will ever experience!

It is with a heavy heart we share the news that after 41 wonderful years, Five Star Whale Watching has suspended operati...
03/16/2026

It is with a heavy heart we share the news that after 41 wonderful years, Five Star Whale Watching has suspended operations. This was not an easy decision and not one taken lightly. Unfortunately, due to various unforeseen circumstances and reasons out of our control we have had to make this difficult decision.

Five Star is the longest running Whale Watching company in Victoria and we thought we would be running for much longer. We have been a pioneer in developing responsible wildlife viewing and whale watching practices. We can be proud to have been the 1st company in Victoria (2nd in BC) to be a World Cetacean Alliance Certified Responsible Whale Watching Operator.

Thank you for supporting us through changing seasons and changing times. We are incredibly proud of our achievements over the 41 years and thankful to all our staff, partners and guests.

If you are looking for a whale watching tour this season then we strongly recommend contacting Orca Spirit Adventures. You can contact them at [email protected]

With sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks.

Andrew Lees
Owner

Happy International Women’s Day 👩🏻👩‍🦰👩🏽👩🏿🧕🏽 We are proud to have worked with incredible, strong, independent and intelli...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 👩🏻👩‍🦰👩🏽👩🏿🧕🏽 We are proud to have worked with incredible, strong, independent and intelligent women at Five Star and today we celebrate you and all the amazing women around the world 🥳🎉

Don't forget that the clocks spring forward, just like T49C, at 2am in many parts of the world😍
03/08/2026

Don't forget that the clocks spring forward, just like T49C, at 2am in many parts of the world😍

Happy Here are a few favourite Humpback Whale images😍🐋 From being almost wiped out, Humpbacks have been returning to t...
03/05/2026

Happy Here are a few favourite Humpback Whale images😍🐋 From being almost wiped out, Humpbacks have been returning to the Salish Sea in increasing numbers over the last 10-15 years🥰 This 'Humpback Comeback" was started in the mid 90's by a Whale known as 'Big Mama'😍

Happy We are blessed in the Salish Sea to encounter an abundance of Wild Life 🐋🦦🦭🐬🦅 AIn honour of we have put togeth...
03/03/2026

Happy We are blessed in the Salish Sea to encounter an abundance of Wild Life 🐋🦦🦭🐬🦅 A
In honour of we have put together a list of some familiar and beloved Salish Sea creatures…and what we can do to protect them.
Is your favourite species on this list? What is your favourite Salish Sea species? 🐟 🦦

02/26/2026

Happy 😍 We are counting the days until we receive a report of the 1st Humpback back from their winter breeding grounds🐋 The 1st reports usually happen sometime between late March and early May🥰

Happy 😊 Today we are featuring one of the most recognizable birds of prey we encounter on our tours, the Bald Eagle😍
02/23/2026

Happy 😊 Today we are featuring one of the most recognizable birds of prey we encounter on our tours, the Bald Eagle😍

Incredible news from the CWR, a new Baby in Lpod😍🥳
02/20/2026

Incredible news from the CWR, a new Baby in Lpod😍🥳

02/19/2026

Happy 😊 The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has the longest pectoral fins of any cetacean. These massive, wing-like appendages can reach up to 16 feet (5 meters) in length, which is about one-third of the whale's total body size. The scientific name Megaptera translates to "big-winged New Englander," highlighting this distinctive feature.

Warmest wishes for a prosperous Chinese New Year. February 17th marks the start of the Lunar New Year. May the Year of t...
02/17/2026

Warmest wishes for a prosperous Chinese New Year. February 17th marks the start of the Lunar New Year. May the Year of the Horse bring stability, growth, and well-earned success🐴

Address

645 Humboldt Street
Victoria, BC
V8W1A6

Telephone

2503887223

Website

http://5starwhales.com/

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