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What it actually looks like
Photos from Orca Spirit Adventures's website
Our note
At $1,700 for up to 12 people this only works for a small group, and it still shuts out anyone under 6. The flexible departure time is the one thing that makes it easier to fit around a school day.
What the children do
The whole 12 passenger open air boat booked for one group, with a flexible departure time, for $1,700. The listed price covers 12 people and the booking has to be made by someone aged 19 or over. Everyone on board must be at least 6 years old and four feet tall, cruiser suits are provided, and a naturalist comes along. If the departure time you want is not offered online the site asks you to call the office.
Ride an open boat for three hours in cruiser suits with only their own group aboard, watching for whales while a naturalist points things out.
Good to know
A three hour open boat trip for up to 12 people at a fixed price, with no washroom on board and a four foot height rule. Departure times are flexible, but nothing about supervision ratios or a school rate is published.
Sources disagree. Their semi-covered tour page gives two different places to meet. The tour details point to the Coast hotel marina on Kingston Street, while the small print further down the same page says to check in at 950 Wharf Street. Their questions page says Kingston Street. Worth confirming when you book, because the two docks are a walk apart.
Washrooms
Washrooms are available on all semi-covered vessel tours. Open vessel do not have washroom facilities, so we recommend using the facilities at our Wharf Street location before departure.
Lunch space
Needs confirmation
Rain backup
Needs confirmation
Strollers
Needs confirmation
Wheelchair access
Our tours are not fully wheelchair accessible. Boarding requires stepping from the dock onto the vessel, which may involve a small gap and some movement depending on water conditions.
Bus parking
Open Vessel Tours at Wharf Street: there are pay parking lots at our Wharf Street location as well as street parking nearby. Semi-Covered Vessel Tours at Kingston Street: there is a parking lot at the corner of Kingston Street and Menzies Street, approximately a 7-minute walk to the dock. RV parking is available at 485 Kingston Street, about a 10-minute walk.
Nearby park
Needs confirmation
Restrictions
Open vessel tours require a minimum height of 4 feet (120 cm).. These tours are not recommended for guests who are pregnant or who have current or previous neck or back injuries.. Personal flotation suits are provided and must be worn throughout the tour.. Guests must check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.. Late arrivals may forfeit their booking without refund.
Getting there
146 Kingston Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1V4, Canada
