Royal Victorian & Whale Watching Tour (RV4)
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Board Pacific Coach Lines for one of our regular scheduled departures from Vancouver (or get picked up at your hotel prior to departure; it's complimentary!*), and enjoy our scenic trip to Tsawwassen. Then you'll cruise through the Gulf Islands aboard BC Ferries on a 95-minute sailing, returning to our coach for the remainder of the trip to downtown Victoria. You'll be dropped off at our depot, conveniently located behind the Empress Hotel. Then make your way to the Harbour for your whale-watching excursion, courtesy of Seafun Safaris.
In the peak season (April - October), Victoria's waters are home to almost 90 Killer Whales (Orcas) and enjoys one of the world's highest average of whale sightings anywhere. Imagine the thrill as one of these 9 meter mammals leaps alongside your boat and you capture the moment on film. Watch as fins as tall as man break the waves as they surface to blow. As they dive beneath, you will hear them vocalize through hydrophone technology. This is nature in the raw the way it wa
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After the tour you will have time to browse and explore the Empress Hotel, the Royal BC Museum, Legislative Buildings and many quaint shops. Return to Vancouver on any of our frequent departures.
*Vancouver hotel pick-ups are prior to the tour departures and reservations are required Please call 662-7575 for more information.
Visiting Victoria November - March? For Winter Season Marine Nature Safaris, click here!
Highlights
- 3.5 Hour Whale & Marine Life Watching Tour
- BC Ferries Cruise
- Open Return
- Vancouver Hotel pick-up and drop off service available (see below)
For an additional cost, this tour can be combined with accommodation and float plane tour options for those planning to start in Vancouver and overnight in Victoria.
Please ask a PCL Agent for more details.
In Vancouver, call us at
(604) 662-7575,
or call toll free in North America
1-800-661-1725
Rates (including all taxes)
| Adult | Child (under 8) | |
| Coach One-Way | $154.50 |
$88.50 |
| Coach Return | $192.50 | $107.50 |
Seasons
- April 16, 2008 - October 31, 2008: Daily departures at 7:30am* and 9:45am
- May 21, 2008 - September 7, 2008: Additional 8:45am departure available daily.
Duration
Full-day tour, open return
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off Service in Vancouver
Hotel pick-up service is available at select hotels in Downtown Vancouver for the following departure times and dates:
| Year-round, daily: | 9:45 am |
| April 12 - October 12, daily: | 7:30 am* |
| May - September, daily | 8:45 am |
Pick-up is 30-60 minutes prior to departure time, depending on hotel location. Reservations are required.
Pacific Coach will also provide drop-off service at a number of select Vancouver hotels upon arrival of these departures from Victoria:
| Year-round, daily: | 5:45 pm |
| May 1 - September 30, daily: | 3:45 pm |
| May - September (when available | 4:45 pm |
Pacific Coach operates a scheduled service between Vancouver Station/Vancouver International Airport and Victoria Station, with several departures DAILY, YEAR-ROUND. Click on "Schedules" at top of page for more information.)
Notes:
All prices listed include applicable taxes unless otherwise specified. Prices are subject to change without notice.