Bring a jacket! Saw…read morea good amount of whales. I was fantasizing they'd jump out of the water like in all the viral videos, but nah, they were kinda just chilling and eating. Tour guides (think their names were Layla and Conor) were very knowledgeable and fun. Hot chocolate was also actually pretty good.

Our group had a wonderful experience with Prince of Whales on Friday, September 19! We saw so many…read moreStellar and California sea lions, one otter named Otter and 10+ WHALES! We saw two breaches! I watched from the top level of the boat as well as the front and the back of the boat. Honestly, the best views were from the main cabin of the boat. It was like the whales were just outside the windows! Many thanks to our great crew that day - Captain Richard, First Mate Sandy, Naturalists Megan, Michael and Reid. They even took pictures during our trip and sent to everyone after the trip. Loved the whole trip and will do again next time we are in Victoria! Highly recommended.

Had a fabulous birthday party aboard the Fantasea!…read more 20 friends did a nautical theme bash and the staff onboard were great. We opted to order sandwich and sushi platters from Thriftys to be delivered to the boat before we arrived. Turned out well, the staff kept them chilled for us and we all met on the dock before taking off. Great drinks (can't bring your own), but the Captain's "Purple Slurpee" is amazing! Reasonable prices, cheaper than most bars. Bring your own music! CDs are your best bet. I made 3 and had them on rotation for the 3 hour party cruise. Can't wait to go again!

From the owner: Our luxury yacht is skippered by a certified Master Captain with over 30 years of professional…read moremarine experience. With licensed bar, sound system, and on-board bathrooms we're proud to offer a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises, and sea memorials.

We had an overall enjoyable evening. We found friendly staff seating us and taking our beverage…read moreorder. Beverages which are not included in the ticket are reasonably priced. Live music by Tony and Mike added to the evening. Music choice was right for the demographic and comments by Tony were at a minimum--appropriate for folks sharing and chatting with friends. Food was acceptable. Not stellar but it's a buffet catered in. Highlights: salad selection, vegetable lasagna, desserts. Some may criticize, I wouldn't. Cruise was lovely, starting before sunset (7:00 pm, mid Sept) and lasting well after sunset until disembarkation at 9:30. City lights are beautiful. One suggestion (I hope management is following these): turn off the LED rope lights in the cabin after dark so there's no or less reflection on the windows. That reflection makes it impossible to see through the window and enjoy the city lights. Yes, you can go outside, but if chilly that's not ideal for all passengers. That is the biggest negative. Overall a positive experience. Now turn off those lights so we can fully enjoy an evening cruise in Vancouver.

Unreliable. Sail at your own risk!…read more Harbour Cruises of Vancouver completely failed to deliver on the promise of their Indian Arm cruise. They claimed smoke in the engine room and limped back to port before we even turned into the Arm. Other reviews have reported unexplained itinerary changes that eliminated the main part of the trip. One has to wonder if they don't go up the Arm simply to save money when it's not fully booked or if their boats are that unreliable. While I understand mechanical issues, their compensation policy was completely inadequate. They offered a free drink on board and a coupon for 15% off a future cruise. Anyone booking on the internet can get a 20% discount off any cruise! After much back and forth they finally offered a 20% refund. The final price after this discount was approximately double the price of a narrated harbor tour. We received an un-narrated tour of the container port instead of a tour of the natural environment, which is what we were promised. We feel cheated by Harbour Cruises of Vancouver. Sail at your own risk!

We had an amazing time out on the water. We can't wait for your next adventure to be our next…read moreadventure.

Mike and Sarah are awesome tour guides and great people. They are fun to chat with and very…read moreinformative. HIP has great equipment and will get you ready for your mini expedition. We were happy just to get out on the water and explore, but were lucky enough to witness a wealth of beautiful sea creatures. We saw humpback whales, then a playful pod of Harbour Popoise put on an amazing show. The grand finale was a pod of majestic orcas that I'll never forget. We went on a rainy cooler day and we had the best time. The boat ride alone was super fun and i had a perma smile the whole time. You can really tell that Mike and Sarah have a passion for sharing this experience with others. They also emailed us pics from our adventure. Thanks again Mike and Sarah and we hope to see you soon. Paul and Jenae

I think her name Sophia In Guest services? Please correct me if wrong? I called inquiring about…read moreTakaya the Sea Wolf who use to live on a neighbouring island. It was my lucky day cause Sophia knew everything and more as she use to be a Naturalist and knows the area well. Very professional and I was blessed to have spoken to her. Thank you Sophia for your love of nature! Tania https://takayaslegacy.com/

Beautiful marina! About 10 minutes away from the main harbor in Victoria. Another alternative to…read moredocking your boat while in the area. Moorage, gift ship, fuel, ship repair and free vehicle parking are all available here. You can pay for moorage by the month or the year. Convenient for short-term stays. 15 and 30 amp power. Lots of birds of various varieties here.

Our trip was great. We had great sea weather meaning calm. The temp was in the 60's. The sun was…read moreout. We went on a day when the cruise ships were not in port. We saw sea lions, two humpbacks, and the T13 orca pod. So, we got pretty lucky from a wildlife perspective. The captain, first mate, and naturalists were nice, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and just fun. Bottomline, this is what you are paying for. Hopefully, you see whales but the company cannot control the wildlife. The idea is to have a good time regardless of what nature has to throw at you. For reference, the boat ride takes a lot longer than the actual viewing so the crew being entertaining is more important. We had a great time.

I will let this photo do most of the talking, with regard to today's whale watching adventure; but…read moreI will add that our crew were all amazing. We ended up on the smaller boat, rather than the larger double-hulled vessel, but we still had a great time. What a great way to see a different perspective of this part of the world!

Amazing tour with wonderful and knowledgeable staff. So much fun for all ages!!…read more So much to see in eagles and seals. Sea lions. Whales too. Worth every penny to spend and after go to the gift shop for ice cream and swagger.

The directions we received upon booking were clear. We found parking easily though had it been…read morebusier at the park that day we might not have easily found a parking spot. The crew was awesome, introducing themselves to us as we boarded the boat. Safety procedures were reviewed, and then we learned a lot about the area, the wildlife, and the waters throughout the trip. It was just about an hour long, not totally; we had a great time and think it's a good value. Absolutely beautiful weather added to the experience.

Wonderful 12 passenger pontoon style boats offering wildlife tours for all ages and wheelchair…read moreaccessible. They also offer water taxi services to some of the smaller Gulf Islands near Sidney, BC and have a second location at Brentwood Bay, BC. The Brentwood location has tours and can combine a visit to Butchart Gardens by boat!

From the owner: We are flexible with our hours and happy to accommodate you on a reservation basis. We offer…read morepersonalized tours from one to 12 passengers. We also offer water taxi service for the smaller Gulf Islands near North Saanich and Sidney, BC and to Portland & Russell Island Marine Parks. Expand your SUP zone and use us to deliver you and your gear to marine parks in the area. We offer wildlife tours, bird watching and transport hiking/camping groups to Gulf Island Marine Parks.

Used this service in mid-October and absolutely loved it!…read more What a fantastic way to see Boston (or any city!). With a 2-day pass, we rode with three different drivers, and each one made the experience memorable. We even used it as our go-to way to get around town. But the standout by far was Quince -- delivering history with humor and making the ride unforgettable. Highly recommend!

This review is for the hop-on hop-off bus that leaves from the Inner Harbour in front of the…read moreEmpress Hotel. We got there around 11:45 am on a weekday and bought tickets for the bus. We paid $173 total ($60 per adult, $39 for our teen, and the rest for our tween), and they gave us brochures outlining the route and stops, plus one timetable as they were almost out. That's when we realized the bus frequency is every hour, and not every 15 minutes. The last bus was at 5:30 pm. Fortunately, they had a bus scheduled to run at the half hour mark during summers (10, noon and 2), so we would not need to wait for an hour every time we disembarked. The long gap between busses meant we had to restrict the number of places we hopped off - we chose to see the Songhees lookout on the other side of the water, and take a lunch stop in Oak Bay Village. Of the places we'd originally planned to see, we ended up skipping Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Beacon Hill Park (with its 150+ feet-tall totem pole). Many of the other places on the "itinerary" were either closed or obvious tourist traps. The busses are double-deckers and are fairly comfortable - some have open roofs, others don't. They tend to run about 5-10 minutes behind schedule. Service level was mixed. We got one nice tour guide, and a rude one who chastised us for all the things we MAY do on the journey (like throw trash everywhere instead of in the bin!), even before the bus had departed the starting point. Verdict - overpriced and not worth wasting a day of precious vacation time on. Wish we had taken a cab or water taxi instead and visited just the places we wanted to see.