Authentically Canadian, Locally Owned, Family-Founded — Exploring with Purpose, Protecting for Tomorrow.
🏆 TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2026 — Named #2 Experience in Canada
WELCOME to VICTORIA – Harbour Ferry guests!
WELCOME to VICTORIA – Harbour Ferry guests!
Would you like to learn more and book a Whale Watching adventure on the Salish Sea with TripAdvisor’s rated #1 Company in Victoria?
Enjoy some of our Salish Sea photos!
Our professional photographers have captured some spectacular moments that we’re happy to share with you!
View and download some of our whale and wildlife photos. We hope you enjoy these! If you wish to use any of them in your promotions or require high-resolution photos, please let us know!
Here are a few things you can do in your daily lives to help the ocean
- Shop smart: buy recycled biodegradable products; buy local
- Never release balloons into the environment
- Support organic farming
- Get involved with a marine conservation organization
- Volunteer for a shoreline cleanup
- Help out at a fish hatchery
- Raise your voice: sign petitions; send letters or emails to your government representative
- Practice the 5Rs: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!
How we're different!
We're a company of firsts
- We’ve been Victoria’s #1 whale watching company on TripAdvisor since 2007.
- We are the first whale watching tour company in the world to become Biosphere Certified. (2023)
- We were the first whale watching company in Canada to join 1% for the Planet. (2011)
- We’re Canada’s first third-party verified, 100% carbon-neutral whale watching company. (2009)
- We were the first whale watching company in the region to implement a per guest Wildlife Fee to support regional conservation activities. (2013)
- We were the first to implement a lifetime whale guarantee, with no standby and a free tour until you see whales. (2005)
- We were the first whale watching company in the region to start sunset tours. It’s a beautiful time to be on the water! (2005)
- We created the niche market of high-performance, luxury vessels.
- We were the first whale watching company in the region to offer 3.5+ hour tours. We continue to extend tours and literally go the extra mile as needed to give our guests the experience of a lifetime. (2005)
- We’re the first whale watching company in Canada to be certified “Platinum” with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism.
- We’re certified Green (the highest ranking) by the Vancouver Island Green Business Collective. We’re also Surfrider Approved” as an ocean-friendly business.
- We’re the first and only whale watching company in Canada to create an award-winning “floating classroom” marine education program for schoolchildren. We strongly believe educating the next generation is essential to ocean conservation. (2018)
- We’re the first and only whale watching company in the region to partner with Seafood Watch and Ocean Wise to empower consumers to choose sustainable seafood options.
- We’re the first whale watching company in the region to integrate the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals throughout our operations. No other whale watching company in the region has made this level of environmental commitment. (2020)
Members of 1%FTP
Eagle Wing 4 Pillars
Biosphere Certified
100% Carbon Neutral
We are a conservation company that happens to do whale watching
We are much, much more than a whale watching company. Everything we do revolves around raising environmental awareness. We inspire people to be more aware of their own footprint, make more sustainable choices, and become advocates for the marine environment—no matter where they live.
Our four “pillars” define that core environmental mission:
- Conservation – It’s at the heart of everything we do. Through responsible wildlife viewing and innovative community partnerships, our overarching goal is to restore and protect marine ecosystems in the Salish Sea and beyond.
- Sustainability – We think and act green. Sustainability is in our DNA. We strive to eliminate our environmental footprint. We’re ready to embrace the new vision of regenerative tourism.
- Research – Science brings conservation solutions. We cultivate and support community-based research partnerships. We actively conduct and enable research on board our vessels as part of our enhanced guest experience.
- Education – Building awareness on and off the water is essential to ocean conservation. We inspire and empower through the guest experience, our “floating classroom” education program, community outreach, and social media.
Supporting Research
Supporting Education
Best Team in the BIZ!
Supporting Conservation
We welcome guests of all abilities
We believe there should be no barriers to experiencing the sights, sounds and scents of the Salish Sea. Our tours are accessible to everyone, of every ability, age and background. Learn more about our accessibility features.
We're multiple award-winners
We’re really good at what we do. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are some of the national, regional and local awards and honours we’ve collected over the years:
- Top Sustainable Tourism Business in Canada Award—3 times!—from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2014, 2016, 2022)
- One of the top three Tourism Traveller Experiences in Canada awarded by Tourism Industry Association of Canada
- 2013 Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Tourism Vancouver Island
- 2019 EcoStar Award for Ecological Stewardship (Business): Commends a business that is actively working to restore or protect natural ecosystems. Awards hosted by Synergy Enterprises
- Other notable awards – 2016 – Experiential Tourism & 2013 Environmental Leadership from Synergy Enterprises
- 2022 Partnership Award: For “making a substantial difference in the lives of students in BC public schools” through our “Exploring the Salish Sea” education program. From the BC Principals’ & Vice Principals’ Association
- 2022 Marine Education Award — Outstanding Organization for outstanding work and leadership in any aspect of marine education at the local, regional or national level.” From the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA). See our blog for more information on this international award!
- 2025 Community Contribution and Impact Award from the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) for demonstrating social responsibility through efforts to enhance social and cultural impact, help foster collaboration, and build resiliency in the community.
TIAC awards
TVI Awards
BCPVPA Awards
TIABC Awards
Our vessels
We’re proud of our range of high-performance vessels. They’re perfect for all ages!
4 Ever Wild
Serengeti and Goldwing
Wildcat 4
Wild 4 Whales
All of our vessels feature onboard restrooms. With each vessel style, we can provide you with complimentary jackets, blankets, sunglasses, toques, gloves and sunscreen. Many extras
