April 12th – Orcas by Gooch Island and Sidney Channel!
Here are a few images from our encounter on April 12th with over a dozen Orcas! Our encounter started with the T124A’s & T87 North of Gooch Is😍 T87 is one of the oldest male Orcas we know of and was estimated to have been born in 1962! On our way home we also found…
New Calf in JPod!
Great news from the Center for Whale Research, Jpod has a new baby You can read more about this exciting news at the Center for Whale Research
April 5, 2025 – Orcas near Friday Harbour!
On April 5th 2025, we encountered Orcas near Friday Harbour! The Orcas were the T46B’s, including the new calf (seen in the image above) T46B3A, who is just a few weeks old🥰 You can see more images from this encounter at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1215915007202110&type=3
March 29, 2025 – 1st Whales of the Season!
On March 29th 2025, we encountered our 1st whales of the season! We encountered Orcas, identified as T36A’s & T99B near Goose Island (SJI). You can see more images and details from this tour on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1214582724002005&type=3
Anniversary Sale – save 25%!
In 2025 join Victoria’s longest running responsible whale watching operator! To celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2025 we are offering a 25% discount on any booking in 2025. Book online and enter the code: DGV2025 Visit our website at www.5starwhales.com #anniversary sale #anniversary
World Water Day March 22!
Today is World Water Day Water is the essence of life. Clean fresh water is essential for all life on this planet . . . #WorldWaterDay
Happy Birthday – Today we turn 40!
Happy Birthday to us🥳 🎉 🎂 Today marks our 40th birthday and we are celebrating this remarkable achievement 🎊🎉 We are proud to be Victoria’s longest running Whale Watching & Ecotourism company and leader in responsible Whale Watching 🥳 Throughout 2025 we will be holding special events and promotions to mark our 40th anniversary. Thank…
Happy 1st Day of Spring!
Happy 1st Day of Spring Spring is always a wonderful time in the Salish Sea with beautiful Marine life, including babies, that can be encountered Join one of our tours this spring and discover the wonders of the Salish Sea Next tour 1pm on March 26th. Book now at www.5starwhales.com #spring #1stdayofspring #Spring2025
Marine Wildlife Tours in March
Starting March the 11th, join one of our Marine Wildlife tours and Discover the Wonders of the Salish Sea Our Wildlife Tours provide the opportunity to see Seals, Sea Lions, Porpoise, Otters and possibly Whales Book online at www.5starwhales.com Orcas and even a Humpback Whale have been reported in our area recently
World Wildlife Day!
Happy #worldwildlifeday We are blessed in the Salish Sea to encounter an abundance of Wild Life 🐋🦦🦭🐬🦅 At Five Star we advocate for Wildlife protection and encourage people to get involved, visit our website at www.5starwhales.com if you would like to discover ways you can help. In honour of #WorldWildlifeDay we have put together a…