Join an epic whale-watching tour on Vancouver Island this summer with BC Ferries Vacations and save up to 20% on Orca Spirit Adventure tours! Spend a day out on the water marveling at majestic orcas, humpback whales, and other marine wildlife. Listen and learn all about west coast marine wildlife with your expert guide, while practicing responsible whale-watching with a tour operator that is committed to eco-tourism and sustainability.
Victoria wildlife packages include 2-nights' accommodation, return ferry with reservations, and 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching excursion with Orca Spirit Whale-Watching Adventures. Travel before Sept 30, 2024.
Call 1-888-223-3779 Ext. 3 to book, or add the whale-watching tour to your package after selecting your sailing times, prior to checkout.
Travel advisory:
Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 25, 29 and August 7, 2024
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Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024
Highway 17 Closures
Keating Cross Road Overpass Project
Victoria to Swartz Bay
July 25, 29 and August 7, 2024
Patricia Bay Highway (Hwy 17) between Victoria and Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island will be temporarily closed from Tanner Road to Island View Road due to the Keating Cross Road Overpass Project during the noted times on the following dates:
Scheduled Highway Closures
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Thursday, |
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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10:00 pm – 6:00 am |
8:00 pm – 6:00 am |
10:00 pm – 6:00 am |
Customers looking to travel to or from Swartz Bay terminal during closure times will be impacted and should plan their travel accordingly. A detour will be in effect via Central Saanich Road. Customers should be prepared for a 15-20 minute delay as a result.
Those using transit to Swartz Bay are strongly advised to take earlier bus departures because of the detour. Additional information is available online at: https://alerts.bctransit.com/RouteAlertsDetail/45/70/724.
For more information, please check the Keating Cross Overpass Project website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway-17-keating-cross-overpass.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
Victoria Whale-Watching Packages
Featured Whale-Watching Packages with Hotel & Ferry
Victoria Whale-Watching Package
- Two night stay at Inn at Laurel Point
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures
Victoria Whale-Watching Package
- Two night stay at Embassy Inn
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures
Victoria Whale-Watching Package
- Two night stay at Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures
Victoria Whale-Watching Package
- Two night stay at Huntingdon Manor
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures
Victoria Whale-Watching Package
- Two night stay at Chateau Victoria
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures
Victoria Whale-Watching Package
- Two night stay at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- 20% off a 3-hour whale-watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Rates will vary based on travel dates and room types.
Availability is limited, and blackout dates may apply. Terms and conditions apply.
Availability is limited, and blackout dates may apply. Terms and conditions apply.
Featured Whale-Watching Activities Only
Victoria Whale-Watching Covered Vessel
- 3 hour whale-watching tour in a covered & heated vessel.
- Join knowledgeable marine naturalists
- Look out for orcas, humpback, sea lions, porpoises and other marine life
Victoria Whale-Watching Zodiac Tour
- 3 hour whale-watching tour in a Zodiac
- Join knowledgeable marine naturalists
- Look out for orcas, humpback, sea lions, porpoises and other marine life
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