What a truly fantastic 3 hours. Captain Ian was very knowledgeable speaking about all the wildlife we saw. Obviously the high lights being the orcas & Humpbacks. We saw 2 pods of orcas and a couple of humpbacks. The Zodiac boats are fun and I felt very save the whole of the 3 hours. We were very lucky with the weather and the ocean was so calm. We wore plenty of layers and then was also given a floatation suit to wear. Thank you so much Captain Ian and Molly in bookings.

I highly recommend the whale watching tour by Zodiac. Our group had Kate who was excellent in navigating the areas for sightings of humpbacks, killer whales, seals and sea lions. We were able to capture some great photos! Kate’s knowledge and commentary was very interesting. Our group had such a fantastic time as there was a lot of activity to be seen on the day. A truly memorable experience.

We were lucky enough to be on a Zodiac Whale Watching Tour with operator Kate, who went above and beyond to give us the best experience we could have, seeing multiple humpbacks,orca’s,seals and sea lions. The whole experience was well organized, safe, easy to do and exhilarating. Thanks Kate

My husband, daughter and I had the most amazing time on the Sunset Zodiac tour with Springtide on Friday, Aug 30. We were provided with full length “life jacket” suits which kept us warm, safe and dry while we were on the water. I’d recommend still wearing layers and a hat as it does get chilly out there, especially once the sun goes down, and when moving fast. Captain Ian made the zodiac ride super fun while still keeping us safe and he provided lots of info when we stopped for viewings. The water was glassy calm and sunset on the water was absolutely spectacular. We were lucky enough to come across many seabirds, see a shimmering bait ball and be checked out by a pod of seal lions who came right up to our boat to see what we were doing. The highlight of our 3+ hour tour was finding ourselves amongst 5-6 humpbacks, hearing their exhalations and seeing them gracefully skim the surface feeding before before seeing the classic whale tale dives. Simply incredible!! Captain Ian did a fantastic job of making sure both sides of the boat got a front seat view and he was very patient ensuring we got all the time we could with these beautiful sea creatures. The highlight of our vacation for sure!

Absolutely amazing, the crew were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and they guided us to a pod of Orcas, seals, sea lions, bald eagles and even a humpback whale too. One of the most memorable days of my life.

Absolute great time! The weather was rainy but the whales cooperated and gave us a show. I cannot say enough about our guide Liam. He was so knowledgeable and informative . He made the voyage so memorable. Take this tour- you won’t be sorry

Incredible, once in a lifetime experience. PSA, when the captain says the front is bumpy, they’re not exaggerating. I felt like my brain was being scrambled, but the whole trip was 1000000% worth it! Our captain, Ian, took us out quite far to search for a large pod of humpback whales and we were not disappointed. After seeing a couple dozen whales fairly close up, and riding beside 3 whales for several minutes while they played in the water flipping their fins and waving at us, we turned to head back. The time watching whales was about 30 minutes. We suddenly veered off path heading out a different direction. That’s when we saw it. A super playful whale breaching the water. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and one we wouldn’t have gotten on the larger boat, which wouldn’t have been able to change course so easily. We stayed with the whale for about 10 more minutes and then headed back. Truly life changing and humbling experience.

Truly amazing experience. Ian our captain from Wigan was exceptional he was knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of his job. He advised where to sit if you didn’t want to get wet !! Although think we all got wet at some point and that just adds to the fun. We had a 10am trip and there were 12 of us on the zodiac. It was a really warm day so didn’t add any extra layers under or suits. We all took our seats and off we went in search of orcas? We travelled a huge distance but eventually came across three pods of orca it was amazing managed to use the GoPro to capture our experience. This tour suited our party of 4 50-55. 100% recommend Springtide for your whale watching tour

The tour was wicked. Our group had a great time on the zodiac. The skipper Jasper was awesome and made sure we saw as much as possible. Beaty way to arrive back to Victoria at sunset.

Absolutely amazing. We saw close to 2 dozen Orcas today. There was cute 1 year old calf. Finished the day off with sea lions and seals. Staff are amazing as well. 10/10

We booked an early morning departure. From the moment we walked in to book, there was a friendly atmosphere. Because it was off season I think we managed to book at short notice. The vessel had a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bathroom and complimentary hot beverages. We were out on the water for about 15 minutes before we saw our first whales. There were so many and the crew talked us through what to look out for and answered all of our questions. We saw sea lions and seals and to top it off we saw a pod of orca. Thank you so much for a great trip.

Our crew was excellent! Lots of information about all the whales! Very caring for the tourists. Next time I’ll have cash to tip them. We saw 7 humpbacks and 10 killer whales.

This was my third attempt to whale watch in my trip to Vancouver Island. Ferry didn't run for my first booking, so I missed it. The second tour was canceled. But the third time was a charm. I am so glad that I had this experience today. Our captain and guide was Tyson, and he was amazing. The Zodiac was a lot of fun, and we must have seen at least 6 humpback whales. We also saw many sea lions and harbor seals, as well as birds galore. I share my favorite picture from this trip. I highly recommend this company and Tyson!

Had an exceptional afternoon on the water yesterday with the fabulous Captain Ian, Captain Yves, and Naturalist Caitlyn! We've searched for whales and other marine wildlife with this company many times over the years, and it is never a disappointment. So well organized and excellent customer service! Their vessels are comfortable and safe . . . second to none. We were on the Marauder IV and there are plenty of places for excellent viewing on the vessel. Take your pick of top, inside, front, or back. Safety is always uppermost in the crew's minds and we felt well looked-after. Yesterday, we had fantastic sightings of three different groups of humpbacks, and an amazing time at Race Rocks viewing hundreds of sea lions. At all times, Captain Ian maneuvered the vessel safely so that we had the best views while being respectful of the wildlife. We were kept very well informed by Yves and Caitlyn with respect to what we were seeing without disturbing our viewing. We typically have done our whale-watching in the summer months. This Fall trip was outstanding, exhilarating, and exciting!

Although I wasn’t able to take a trip with Spring Tide I want to commend Captain Ian and the office staff for excellent customer service. There was a bit of a snafu with my booking which was handled very efficiently and with good humour. I will definitely book with them again!