Vancouver to Victoria Whale Watching & Butchart Gardens with Return by SpeedBoat

Start your day with early-morning pickup at any address in Vancouver city, and then transfer to the waterfront to board your whale-watching boat. 

Cruise out into the waters between Vancouver and Victoria, home to a wide array of wildlife. Find a seat on the 62-foot (19-meter) aluminum express cruiser; choose between outdoor or indoor heated passenger areas. There are restrooms and a small snack bar on board. 

Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such sea lions, seals, porpoises, gray whales, and orcas. Your guide is a trained naturalist, who will fill you in on the unique ecosystem surrounding you. 

Arrive in Victoria to spend some free time exploring the city, and then take a 35-minute bus ride to Butchart Gardens. Once an abandoned quarry, this green space is now one of the premier floral show gardens worldwide. 

Get picked up from the gardens and transfer back to the shoreline for express return to Vancouver via speedboat, which takes just two hours. Once back in the city, you'll be dropped off back at your Vancouver lodgings.

Take part in two popular attractions during this daylong trip from Vancouver. Begin by embarking on a whale-watching trip from Granville Is. Vancouver to Victoria, keeping your eyes out for the orcas, gray whales, porpoises, seals, and sea lions that are often spotted in the waters around the Gulf Islands. Spend your own time exploring Victoria, then board a shuttle bus bound for Butchart Gardens. Return to Granville Is. Vancouver directly from the gardens, making the trip in just 2.5 hours by high-speed boat. Transfers from hotels, private residences, and Airbnb anywhere in Vancouver are included in this tour.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please Note: Minimum of 2 people required per booking
Single travelers are subject to a $35 singles supplement
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended this tour requires a moderate amount of walking
A government issued picture ID is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This is a partially guided tour.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers