Whale Seasons

Orca Spirit Adventures vs Eagle Wing Tours

Two whale watching operators in Victoria, British Columbia. Orca Spirit Adventures starts at C$159 and Eagle Wing Tours at C$179. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

Orca Spirit Adventures

  • Says its tours are led by certified marine naturalists and local captains
  • Hotel shuttle within select areas
  • Winter tours from CAD $150, with flotation suits on open vessels
  • Says it has a 95% success rate in peak season (May to October)

Victoria Whale Watching - Semi-Covered Vessel Tour

From
C$159 per person
Length
3 hours
Min age
All ages

Victoria Open Vessel Tour

From
C$169 per person
Length
3 hours
Min age
6+

Private Victoria Open Vessel Tour

From
C$1,700 per group
Length
3 hours
Min age
6+

Check dates with Orca Spirit Adventures

Eagle Wing Tours

  • Says it has a 98% whale sighting success rate
  • 20% off for Victoria and Vancouver Island residents with proof of residency
  • Fleet of open boats and heated semi-covered catamarans
  • Free photo package on semi-covered tours

Half-Day Whale Watching Semi-Covered

From
C$179 per person
Length
3.5 to 4+ hours
Cancellation
Trips cancelled when sea conditions are unsafe or uncomfortable; refund terms not stated

Extended Whale Watching Day Tour

From
C$199 per person
Length
4+ hours
Group
12-passenger vessel
Min age
No infants
Cancellation
Trips cancelled when sea conditions are unsafe or uncomfortable; refund terms not stated

Check dates with Eagle Wing Tours

Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Victoria, British Columbia.