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Latest sightings report

Here is our latest sightings report from the past two weeks. We have had amazing encounters with Orcas recently including the famous T63 Chainsaw, the T18/19’s, T49A’s, T87, T65B’s, T99’s and T124’s. On some of our tours we have encountered over a dozen Orcas ! The other exciting news is that we have already encountered…

Happy Earth Day

https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/6612/2024/04/22161035/Earth-Month-graphic.mp4 Happy #earthday 🌎 At Five Star, celebrating the beauty and wonder of this world is important to us. It’s what we do everyday! We also feel a call to recognize and protect the diverse and critical ecosystems around the world that ourselves, and wildlife, depend on. We can all do our part to protect this wonderful world we love ❤️ By being respectful & responsible citizens we can help. Following the mantra of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Restore, Replenish, on all we do can make a difference. Today as with every day, we encourage you to get outside and appreciate nature 🌎 #welikeourwhaleswild #salishsea #earthday2024

Earth Day Competition

Earth Day Competition Between now and April 22nd, Earth Day, send an email to Five Star Whale Watching to bid on a Whale Watching Trip for 4 (2 adults & 2 children) valued at $570. No bid will be rejected and the winning bid will be announced on April 22nd. The money from the winning…

Join the adventure with Five Star Whale Watching in 2024!

Here is a short fun video showcasing our tours. Join Victoria’s 1st certified responsible operator in 2024 for the adventure of a lifetime! Book now at www.5starwhales.com and discover the wonders of the Salish Sea

Join one of our adventures this Spring!

  This spring, join Victoria’s longest running and 1st certified responsible operator in 2024! Book now online and enter the code word: discount ,to receive 10% off any tour this season. Book online at www.5starwhales.com and discover the wonders of the Salish Sea🌊 https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/6612/2024/04/03162152/Five-Star-4.mp4

World Wildlife Day!

Happy #worldwildlifeday 😊 Today is World Wildlife Day, though we celebrate wildlife every day, on this special day we are especially grateful for the amazing wildlife we are fortunate to encounter 😍 As a way to celebrate and give back, today for every online booking we receive we will make a donation to various charities that help…

Highlights of Humpback Whale Sightings in 2023

Click here: https://youtu.be/7WqkmXZD01o?si=ofHdxyYyDOTwATMc to see a short video showing some of the best Humpback Whales encounters in 2023 2023 was another record year for Humpback Whale encounters! Enjoy! #humpbackwhale #humpbacks #humpback #humpbackcomeback

World Whale Day!

Happy #worldwhaleday 🐋🐳🐬 Today we celebrate World Whale Day🎉 Although at Five Star we believe every day is a celebration of Whales😍 It is important we continue to help protect and save Whales and our precious marine environment. If you would like to learn more on ways to help, visit our website at https://www.5starwhales.com/research-conservation/ each…

Whale of a Tail!

BCZ0131 “Gnarly” Here is a whale of a tail 🙂  So this fall, in particular in the later stages of December, we encountered BCZ0131 “Gnarly” a number of times. Our last viewing of Gnarly was in Oct 2015 and we actually thought Gnarly had stopped coming to the Salish Sea. Yet Gnarly showed up again…