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Educate, Advocate, Inspire, Preserve, & Protect the Incredible Marine Environment!
Providing 5 Star Experiences Since 1985! Often imitated but never duplicated or equaled, Five Star is the original family owned and operated whale watching company in Victoria. As founders of whale watching as a staple activity in Victoria with over 30 years of experience, we have some of the most hands on, passionate and knowledgeable crew in the marine industry. Guest comfort and a high level of customer service is paramount in all we do.
We are proud to be Victoria’s 1st World Cetacean Alliance Certified Responsible Operator. This shows our commitment to responsible whale watching practices. We have been a pioneer in establishing responsible and respectful Marine wildlife viewing since 1985!
Our office is conveniently located in Victoria’s vibrant downtown at the renowned Fairmont Empress hotel and our tours depart a short walk from the office in Victoria’s lively inner harbour.
“Turning Heads Since 1985” is much more than just our catchy tag line. It is also a description of what Five Star Whale Watching has consistently done with innovative vessel design and attention to the passenger experience. It also explains why we are the longest running and most respected Victoria whale watching company!
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April 26th, 2025 – Lunge Feeding Humpback!
Lunge feeding Humpback Here are a couple of images from our 1st encounter of the season with a Humpback Whale on April 26th😍 This young Humpback was lunge feeding on Krill when we encountered the whale just south of Victoria🥰 You can see more images and even a video from this encounter at our…
April 24, 2025 – T90’s by San Juan Island
On April 24th 2025, with the T90’s on the west side of San Juan Island😍 We 1st caught up with the Orcas near Andrews Bay and watched as they hugged the shore line looking for Seals, travelling south past Lime Kiln State Park🥰 #orca You can see more images and videos from this tour at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=5starwhales&set=a.1233867218740222
April 22nd, 2025 – Orcas on Earth Day!
Here are a few images from our encounter on Earth Day with 16 Orcas including the T19’s, T49A’s, T65B’s T100’s😍 We encountered the Orcas by Waldron Island just as the two groups met up. The T49A’s had been by Spieden Island earlier but as they heard the other orcas near Waldron they took off quickly…