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Our expedition catamarans lead the industry as the perfect whale & wildlife-viewing platforms. Their design improves stability in rough water, creating an extremely safe and dry experience. A great choice for the whole family!
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The Five Star Advantage
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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Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Moms In our opinion every day is Mother’s Day but we agree that Mom’s deserve at least one extra special day each year, so Thank You Mom’s for all you do Don’t forget to wish your Mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day #mothersday
April 7th, 2025 – Humpback off Victoria!
On the morning of May 7th, we were lucky enough to encounter a Humpback off Victoria water front! This was our second encounter of the season with a Humpback Whale. These gentle giants are begining to return to their feeding grounds from their winter breeding/birthing grounds of Hawaii or Mexico. We also visited Race Rocks…
April 30th, 2025 – T63 and friends!
Here are a few images from our encounter with T63 ‘Chainsaw’ and friends on April 30th😍 T63 was travelling with T65 and T87, they are among the Superstars of Biggs Killer Whales🥰 You can see more images from this tour on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=5starwhales&set=a.1240228011437476 #orca #wearepwwa