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Today, orca spirit adventures and sistercompany orca spirit marine transport provide waterbased transportation services to a wide variety of industries from travel and tourism. Our logistics experts create customized service schedules for sitetosite transportation, educational tours, sightseeing charters and special events, whether you need one. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. The excitement of launching a new business and guiding its success was terrific but part of that success meant i was spending more and more time in my office, and not enough time with what i really love.
The wildlife we view is wild and cannot be planned. Enter to win a victoria whalewatching adventure bc. This will mean a few less frills than our johnstone strait ultimate tour, and a shorter length than our johnstone strait expedition, but you will still have the. Orcas island eclipse charters whale and wildlife tours. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. See 17 photos and 3 tips from 108 visitors to orca spirit whale watching adventures. Orca spirit adventures is victoria s premier whale watching company, offering carbon neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. On a windy day, zodiac passengers should be prepared to get wet and perhaps even cold. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. We have a trained naturalist on board and are waiting to share the adventure with you. Visit orca spirit adventures on your trip to victoria or. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996.
This is your chance to sea kayak with killer orca whales or watch them from our boat, the tenzing. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral covered vessel and zodiac tours led by certified marine. With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures. Onboard each orca spirit adventures whalewatching tour sits a certified marine naturalist, spouting facts about the marine life located within the waters around vancouver island. The orca spirit adventures whalewatching tour is seasonal and can only be redeemed between april 1 and september 30. From the commencement of our tour you will see the snow crowned olympic mountains virtually soar from the sea bed.
We are dedicated to ensuring that your time spent with us is the highlight of your vacation. The romans called it orca, meaning demon from hell. Having sponsored a whale for many many years it was, for me, a dream come true an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life thank you orca spirit adventures. From one of our many shoreline viewpoints you can watch humpback whales feeding. Why orca spirit orca spirit authentic whale watching.
April through october are the peak whale watching months and during. This was a record breaking year for whale watching, and this video showcases orcas, hump back whales, seals, and eagles from one of victoria s best whale watching companies, orca spirit. Victoria is a perfect place to go whale watching from, come experience orca, humpback, and other wild life on the water with orca spirit. Orca spirit, great whale watching orca spirit adventures. Whale tours are 3 hours in length and you can choose which one of our purpose built boats suit you best. Guaranteed whale watching tours from anacortes the worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through november. Its common name, recognized by many people, is killer whale originally called whale killer by spanish whalers.
Birds of a feather whalewatching departures can be from victorias inner harbour, from sidney, metchosin, sooke, salt spring island, or anywhere we can trailer the boat. Enjoy a spectacular whalewatching experience with marine biologists in a. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows upclose. Recommendations please note that springtide does not recommend zodiac travel for expectant mothers, people in frail health, or those with neck or spinal concerns. As whale watchers seek out glimpses of orcas, dolphins, seals, and bald eagles, they listen to a symphony of underwater sounds. John douglass orca spirit adventures, victoria video. Enjoy an orca whale aka killer whales nature tour on orcas islands all weather family style boat and renew your spirit with nature. Each whalewatching vessel is equipped with an underwater hydrophone, which translates. Choose your victoria whale watching adventure just a short cruise from downtown victoria, an ocean wilderness awaits. Orca spirit marine services provides a range of 247 waterbased services critical to the smooth functioning of industrial, commercial and environmental assessment projects.
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Just search orca spirit adventures on flickr and all of the albums are. Come experience the wild on a whale watching adventure. Join us on marauder iv, our 61ft motoryacht, or for a more adventurous ride hop aboard one of our high speed open zodiacs. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Each morning is the start of a new adventure on the salish sea as nature is constantly changing. Explore orca spirit adventuress 39,108 photos on flickr. The most nimble vessel in the island adventures fleet without compromising comfort or quality. Hello laura, orca spirit adventures is one of victorias whale watching companies and boasts an incredible history of success in spotting whales in the salish sea. This is an extremely professional organization with a group of very professional staff. Orca spirit is gold certified with green tourism canada and continually look for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint and. Property description come join us for whale watching in victoria, bc. Orca spirit adventures is victorias premier whale watching company offering carbon neutral tours led by certified marine naturalists whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core.
Orca spirit whale watching tour enjoy a spectacular whalewatching experience with marine biologists in a covered, heated vessel. Whale watching victoria with orca spirit whale adventures. Experience the wild as a guest sets off on a whale watching adventure in victoria bc. Orca kayaking vancouver island spirit of the west adventures. Fly from vancouver harbour to downtown victoria, then join an exhilarating and educational whale watching adventure that focuses on the southern resident killer whale population. For 19 years i owned and operated a sea kayaking company called spirit of the west adventures. We also offer the orca whale adoption program through the whale museum.
We are very disappointed that the whales were elusive during your tour. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Packages include return ferry, accommodation, and a 3hour tour led by certified marine naturalists. Orca spirit s three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Whale watching from victoria is a fun adventure, especially if you love wildlife and nature. Victoria zodiac boat whale watching tour provided by orca spirit. Contact us about a killer whale watching tour orca spirit.
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