Day Cruises To Victoria
After glimpses of island homes nestled against lush green hills, mystical coves and spectacular scenery, we enter the Northwest's prime whale watching waters. There, 3 pods of magnificent Orca whales frolic and feed (On average, we see whales 70-80% of the time). Upon spotting whales or other unusual wildlife, we stop cruising so you can fully enjoy the view.
After your scenic cruise through the San Juan Islands, you'll arrive in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, Canada. You'll have ample time for lunch, shopping, or visiting local attractions. Options include taking a comfortable, air-conditioned bus to the world famous Butchart Gardens, afternoon tea at the regal Empress Hotel, or for a great overview of Victoria with British flair, board the double-decker bus for a Grand City Tour. You'll see the City Center, Chinatown, Antique Row and several other points of interest.
Whichever options you choose, once you've returned to downtown Victoria, you'll still have some time to explore the picturesque harbor; one of the finest natural harbors on the Pacific Coast. Upon our return cruise to Bellingham, you'll feast on our all-you-can-eat Northwest salmon and chicken dinner for the perfect ending to a perfect day.
Remember, all of these tours can be booked through Victoria-San Juan Cruises by calling us at (800) 443.4552, visiting our ticketing office at the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham, or you may book through our online reservations system. For your convenience you can also e-mail us at tours@whales.com; we will be glad to answer any of your questions.
The yellow routes show two of the more popular routes we take between Bellingham and Victoria. However, there are additional routes we may take depending on possible whale sightings and weather/tide conditions.