★★★★★Viator review
Ok, but go bigger boat for better viewing and comfort
Jamie_P, October 2026
Booked online, meetup instructions were not clear. Zodiac rides are bumpier than big boat tours and you can’t get closer to the whales than the big boats. Be more comfortable and go on the bigger boats, you’ll get better pictures too (more stable, less rocking in the waves).
They did deliver on seeing whales, the guide did a great job of getting us to the whale feeding areas and we saw 5 whales and two different species.
This company did provide cold water rescue suits, gloves, and beenies to keep us warm and dry over our street clothes.
If you’ve never been on a zodiac boat, this is an ok experience and could be memorable for you.
Response from the operator · PrinceOfWhalesTeam
Thank you for joining us, Jamie, and for your feedback. It's true that zodiac boats are more of an adventure-style boat as opposed to the larger catamaran, which offer a more comfort-style sailing. We're glad to hear you saw plenty of whales and marine wildlife, and that you learned lots from our skipper. We hope you enjoyed a lovely day on the Salish Sea. We'd be delighted to have you on board one of our bigger boats some day, whether from Victoria or our other beautiful locations.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Zodiac Tour - October 03
Dreamer04482571915, October 2026
We couldn’t have a more amazing experience. George was the perfect tour guide with his nice personality and great expertise. We saw some orcas and humpback whales, which was just fabulous. The whole team is just great and the trip is worth every penny. Would absolutely recommend.
Response from the operator · PrinceOfWhalesTeam
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so delighted you had an amazing time on board with George, seeing the breathtaking orcas and majestic humpback whales! We appreciate your recommendation and hope we will get to welcome you back again for more captivating excursions!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Wonderful Whale Watching Tour with Prince of Whales
S2296OQheidip, October 2026
This was my very first time going whale watching, and it was an unforgetable experience. Our guide, Mark, was amazing! He was friendly, passionate, and shared so many fascinating insights about the local marine ecosystem and whale behaviour without ever overdoing it. He made everyone on board feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. Seeing these magnificent creatures in the wild for the first time is something I will never forget. I highly recommend Prince of Whales, and definitely ask for Mark if you can!
Response from the operator · PrinceOfWhalesTeam
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so thrilled we could share this marvelous first time experience with you as you took in the beauty of the Salish Sea with us! We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Mark, he will be so glad you enjoyed absorbing all the knowledge he had to share of our local ecosystem and the wonderful wildlife you saw! We appreciate your recommendation and we hope we will get to welcome you back aboard again for another unforgettable adventure!
★★★★★Viator review
Amazing
Glenn_H, September 2026
Absolutely spectacular. We saw orcas on the hunt, humpback whales breaching, a ton of sea lions and even a bit of sunshine. My advice, however, is to leave the phone camera - no matter how good it is advertised - at home and invest and invest in a quality camera and lens. Otherwise, a brilliant experience and value for money
Response from the operator · PrinceOfWhalesTeam
Thank you so much for the spectacular review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an incredible day on the water, with orcas on the hunt, breaching humpbacks, plenty of sea lions, and even some sunshine. It sounds like you experienced some truly memorable wildlife moments, and we’re glad you felt the tour was a brilliant experience and great value. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Fantastic Zodiac whale watching tour with Prince of Whales!
Ixoq, September 2026
Fantastic Zodiac whale watching tour with Prince of Whales! The experience was exciting, well organized, and gave us amazing wildlife sightings.
A special thanks to Mark, our guide, who was absolutely outstanding. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for marine wildlife made the tour even more memorable. He was engaging, informative, and made everyone feel welcome and safe throughout the trip.
Highly recommend Prince of Whales, and especially Mark, for an unforgettable adventure!
Response from the operator · PrinceOfWhalesTeam
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Zodiac tour and had such amazing wildlife sightings. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Mark—he’ll be delighted to know that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you for choosing Prince of Whales, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
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