FAQ

TOUR DETAILS

AVAILABILITY

Tours are available from April 1 to October 30. Each tour is limited to 11 passengers. All scheduled tours are conditional upon favourable weather and wildlife conditions prevailing.

Our 3 hour whale watching tours depart Fisherman’s Wharf at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily. Weather permitting; passengers will have the following options if whales are not in the area: 1) Reschedule or 2) participate in a 2 hour Wildlife Adventure Tour

CHECK IN TIME

Check in time is one half hour before departure. This time is required for the processing of payment, paperwork (waivers), cruiser suit fittings, photographs, etc. Captain Ron’s pre-trip briefing/ information session begins at quarter to the hour.

Allow extra time if you plan on eating, shopping or feeding the seals at Fisherman’s Wharf.

CLOTHING

Dress to be comfortable for the day’s conditions. You’ll be fitted with a full- length cruiser suit that generally makes up for the difference between land and sea temperatures. Remember that sea temperatures are 52 F or 10 C so you’ll be experiencing much cooler conditions … even on the warmest days. Although the suits have hoods and we’ll supply gloves when needed, your feet will be exposed so we recommend wearing socks and shoes. Soft, flat-soled shoes like tennis shoes are ideal. Hats tend to fly off on fast boats so choose carefully. Ball caps can be secured under the hoods.

There is dry storage on board so feel free to bring along an extra sweater or windbreaker. The fleecy or micro-fiber zip-ups and pullovers provide lots of warmth, fold easily and fit well under cruiser suits. It’s always better to bring something and not use it than to wish you had it.

Please note that the cruiser suits are available in sizes XS to XXL. Contact us prior to departure if you anticipate a sizing problem

Children aged 5+ can usually be fitted into an XS cruiser suit. Smaller children will be geared with life –vests or cruiser jackets so they must dress warmly (long pants, warm shirt, sweater or wind-breaker, socks and shoes)

ITEMS TO BRING

Camera and Supplies Filming wildlife can be tricky so make sure you have an ample supply of film or batteries. Bring your telephoto lens if you have one. Tripods and large commercial cameras are permitted on private charters only. Cameras can be protected in plastic bags on rough or rainy days
Binoculars We have some on board but they need to be shared so you may want to bring your own.
Sunscreen and Lip Balm Unless you have allergies or preferences, we provide sunscreen SPF 45 for our passengers
Sunglasses

Bottled water and beverages are available in the tour office. Cans and open containers are not permitted All containers must be shatter proof. Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) must be contained in rigid plastic or metal travel mugs. Alcoholic drinks are permitted on private charters only.

Food is not recommended for the whale watching tours. Our average traveling speed of 30 mph, combined with wind and sea conditions, make eating difficult. Bring dry finger-food snacks if you plan on eating.

The Skipper's Corner

Ron King

"The Legendary Captain" Ron King, Owner Operator of Sea King Adventures, has over 35 years of experience in the beautiful waters around Victoria and Vancouver Island. He is a certified Master Skipper with The distinction of being Victoria's most knowledgeable marine naturalist and conservationist .

Since starting SeaKing Adventures in 1995 Ron boasts a perfect safety record.

Born and raised in Victoria, Captain Ron has over 30 years of professional marine experience - including 25 years of commercial fishing and 11 years whale watching.

Like his father before him, going to sea is the only life he’s known. He began his career as a deckhand on board his father’s fishing boat "Five Kings II" at the tender age of 11. By the time he was 20, he owned and operated his first fishing vessel, "Aquarius".

In 1995, with the commercial fishery in decline, he discovered his passion and purpose in whale watching and founded SeaKing Adventures Inc.

Because SeaKing Adventures is Victoria’s only 100% family owned and operated marine tour company, Ron’s commitment to quality, safety and satisfaction is guaranteed! His central location on board the vessel allows him to provide Victoria’s most comprehensive fully narrated, totally interactive and personalized tours. Boasting a spotless safety record and sightings guarantee, Ron’s qualifications and experience combine to make him the city’s premier guide.

Our vessel can accommodate groups of 12 comfortably and is Canadian Coast Guard inspected annually. The soft riding boat has comfy leather seats, an onboard toilet and is equipped with all the latest in GPS, radar and communications apparatus. Safety survival suits are supplied for each passenger.

Passengers can all expect a exciting, educational, safe and comfortable tour of the area whales and wildlife.

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