14 reviews of Seaplane Flight to Victoria and Whale-Watching Cruise

Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Seaplane Flight to Victoria and Whale-Watching Cruise. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by John L, August 2012

Loved this trip. Everything worked out perfectly. Definitely go for the Open Boat.....it's a RIB. You have to get suited up as you might get wet but it definitely adds to the trip. We were also so lucky and saw around 30 killer whales.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Michael F, June 2012

Awesome day. Beautiful flight and a fast fun filled open boat adventure while whale watching.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by George F, July 2011

Great Seaplane experience (short and efficient harbour to harbour). Whale-watching a real adventure, 3 pods, 80 orcas) and good crew.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by JULIE W, April 2011

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC , HAD A WHALE !!! OF A TIME MY BEST TRIP EVER OUR GUIDE MICK WAS EXCELLENT WE SAW 25 TO 30 TRANSIT WHALES SOMETHING HE HAD NEVER SEEN IN THE 12 YEARS HE HAD BEEN DOING THE TRIP AS THEY NORMALLY JUST TRAVEL IN 3 OR 4S.EVEN THE RIDE IN THE POWER BOAT WAS GREAT. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TRIP AND BOOKED THROUGH VIATOR BEFORE WE LEFT WE SAVED A GOOD AMOUNT. AGAIN FANTASTIC ITS ONE TO PUT ON THE BUCKET LIST.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Paul N, United Kingdom, September 2009

Everything was absolutely flawless from start to finish! We had great weather and saw lots of Orca's, Seals and other wildlife. The seaplane trip was also superb, and when we returned early from the whale watching, the operator was able to put us on an earlier flight at no extra charge!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by JUNE V, USA, August 2009

Learn how to look for whales. Once you learn about residence whales, you can find spouts, humps, and tails through out the ocean.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Peter H, United Kingdom, October 2008

You can't guarantee seeing what you want and it would have been great to see some killer whales, however the sea plane flights back and fore to Victoria were superb, I even got to sit in the cockpit on the return journey, whilst on the cruise we saw humpback whales, sea lions, seals and bald eagles amongst others. The crew were knowledgeable and approachable and made our tour most enjoyable.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Lilian C, United Kingdom, September 2008

The seaplane trip was amazing and the whale watching in an open boat with twin engines was fantastic and we saw a hump back and three orca whales. The trip guide was a very informative marine biologist, but be warned whatever the weather, wear sunscreen !!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Simon G, United Kingdom, September 2008

We thoroughly enjoyed the Seaplane trip.We had a beautiful view of Vancouver and Vancouver Island on our outward & inward journey & also a perfect view of Mount Baker. On the Whale Watching boat trip,we saw a pod of transient whales and three pods of Orcas, Race Rocks with plenty of seals and our guide was friendly & very informative.We wouldn't have missed it for the world.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Anonymous, September 2008

Was the highlight of the holiday. saw loads of whales, awesome and flight was brilliant.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Anonymous, August 2007

The guide at Victoria was fantastic. He found dozens of orcas, and we had splendid views of the animals and the nature. He explained lots of things. Finally, he made it a very nice ride back to the harbor. It was really worthwhile.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by JROD, September 2012

Although the weather didn't totally cooperate, we had a very enjoyable day. The sun was still shining when we arrived in Victoria but we lost that on the way to the whales. Thankfully the whales were coming back in from their days in the ocean to feed and were back in the San Juan Islands. We were lucky enough to see a couple of nice spy hops while they were on their way through. There is quite a bit of time after you return from your whale watch before you board the plane (thankfully the rain stopped before we got into harbor) so we had lunch and took in the show at the IMax.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Iain B, June 2012

A thoroughly enjoyable experience despite not seeing any whales. Seaplane part afforded wonderful views of area and the covered boat was a definite advantage as the sea had a decent swell. We were perfectly dry though! Thank you for a memorable day!

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by John S, September 2010

Great trip especially in the Sea Otter sea plane. Great crew looking after you on the ground and in the air. Book the covered boat at it affords greater comfort from the weather. Great boat crew keeping up a supply of info of the whale pods, individuals and other sea life seal and sea lions. Great trip with enough time to take in the surrounds of Victoria.

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