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 Learn to Sail with Blackfish Sailing Adventures

Sail Victoria, the Gulf Islands and the Salish Sea!

Blackfish Sailing Adventures is an accredited sailing school with Sail Canada (CYA) offering sail training courses, day sails and skippered sailing charters around Victoria and adjoining Gulf Islands. We cruise as far north on Vancouver Island as Desolation Sound. If you are looking to combine a vacation featuring pristine waters and beautiful natural settings, while also improving your cruising skills, here are some great options:

• Half-day Sail
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• Mileage and Skill Builders

Choose either a half day or a full day on the water.  We depart from Oak Bay which is a scenic 10 minute drive from downtown Victoria.  Experience great sailing among idyllic islands set against a backdrop of soaring mountain peaks. A memorable day for seasoned sailors and novices alike.

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TAKE A COURSE

A Sail Canada (CYA) cruising course is recognized the world over and provides you with the basic skills you will need to begin cruising.  With some additional navigational training and experience, you should have the ability to cruise or charter a boat anywhere in the world.

GO CRUISING

Do you want to familiarize yourself with sailing, develop some sailing skills, or find out the kind of boat you should buy?  Join us for a Customized Sailing Adventure through the islands and discover the pleasures of coastal cruising.

Learn to Sail

Live-aboard courses: – – 5 – 7 day Cruise-and-Learns (all levels) – – Mileage and Skill Builder Cruises – – Customized live-aboard courses

Day courses (non-live-aboard): – – One day Introduction to Sailing – – Two day Competent Crew Course – – Three day Skipper Training Course

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• Ashley and I had so much fun sailing with Gary on Sunday. Thank you so much for helping me plan the trip and for being so accommodating. The boat was beautiful; Gary was an extraordinary teacher and captain; and the cake was delicious! We’re now addicted to sailing and British Columbia. John Just wanted to say thanks for the fabulous sailing experience. Gary was absolutely fabulous!!! Everyone immensely enjoyed the sailing experience and will definitely recommend your company to anyone wanting to experience sailing. Jaime
• We had a terrific time. Gary is a superb instructor. He impressed the pants off of the two of our number who have taken sailing lessons in Hawaii and British Virgin Islands; and he earned a position in my evaluation of instructors based on more years in university than I care to recount. Dr.Dennis Galon, MEd, PhD Today Tim and Riley had an awesome time sailing with Gary. He was a wealth of interesting knowledge and gave everyone ample opportunities for hands on experiences. This was Riley's first experience sailing and definitely not his last. Gary, Many thanks for a wonderful birthday present for Tim and a great father/son outing for both of them. They would highly recommend this day of sailing. Glenda

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Today was a wonderful day to be on the water. We were fortunate to see bald eagles, grey whale, killer whales, Steller sea lions, and a variety of other marine birds.

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Welcome everyone to Fisherman’s Wharf and the Salish Sea. We’re privileged to work, play and educate thousands of people every year from all over the world. We’re able to do this on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

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Our usual cancellation policy is 48 hours before your tour . However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can pop up. If this happens, we kindly request that you communicate with us via phone or email as soon as possible!

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Whale Watching in Victoria on Vancouver Island!

TripAdvisor has voted Eagle Wing Tours #1 since 2007   for whale & wildlife watching in Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime.

We focus on delivering every guest into the supernatural realm of the Salish Sea, introducing you to orca whales, humpback whales, minke whales, seals, sea lions, and the diverse variety of local marine animals who call Victoria, BC their home. We’re bringing the wild to life onboard our “Floating Classrooms”

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Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours is proudly Canada’s first 100% carbon-neutral  whale watching company and the first to support the  1% For The Planet  initiative; we donate a minimum of 1% of our annual sales to environmental programs! Excited about sustainability? Sign our Go Green pledge and start making a difference! Don’t take our word for it – we have won numerous awards . Twice winning Canada’s Top Sustainable Tourism Business!

The natural world has massive demands being placed upon it. As stewards of the Salish Sea, we actively work to protect the marine ecosystem we love. We are privileged to work in the presence of natural beauty and feel it is our duty to help make sure it will be here for generations to come. Our tours are fun and educational, which greatly enhances the value of the experience! As compassionate mariners, educators, entertainers, marine stewards, Eagle Wing Tours inspires the conservation of our marine environment, with a thrill! R U Wild 4 whales and wildlife?

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Eagle Wing Tours is Victoria, BC’s very first premier Guaranteed Adventure and Whale Sighting company. We literally do go the extra mile (or 50!) for our guests.

We offer a year-round whale guarantee which means if you don’t see any whales, we invite you back on complimentary tours until you do see whales! We go above and beyond for every departure, maximizing guest satisfaction, overall comfort and delivering the exceptional experiences! Every boat has many extras and on-board hydrophones so you can listen to the whales!

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Seattle – Victoria Ferry

FRS Clipper offers the only direct fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC—the Victoria Clipper.

The Victoria Clipper ferry operates year-round service, round-trip 1 time per day. The fast ferry features three main classes of service including Economy (lower deck), Vista (upper deck) and Comfort Class (upper deck) each with an upgrade option within each class. Comfort Class includes leather seating in a private spacious class cabin on the upper deck, panoramic views along with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea.

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Mar 28 – may 16, may 17 – sep 28, double sailings: may, double sailings: jun - sep, sep 29 – oct 13, oct 14 – nov 4, nov 5 – nov 26*, nov 27 2024 – jan 12, 2025*, double sailings: dec, double sailings: dec 2024, travel fares.

Schedule and fares subject to change. Rates are $10 USD higher per person/segment of travel for Fri/Sat departures from Seattle and Sun departures from Victoria.

Schedule and fares subject to change. Rates $10 USD higher per person/segment of travel for Fri/Sat departures from Seattle and Sun departures from Victoria.

Additional Fare Notes

ADVANCE Fare – Round-Trip only: Advanced purchase fares must be purchased a minimum of 2 days prior to travel date, non-refundable.

STANDARD Fares – Round-Trip only :  Standard fares are fully refundable for cancellations received 2 or more days prior to travel, non-refundable within 48 hours of travel date.

Hotel Package :  Non-refundable within 4 days of travel date.

Adult : Rates are $10.00 higher per segment of travel for Friday & Saturday departures from Seattle, and Sunday departures from Victoria. Additional fees apply to class upgrades. Child (1-11 yrs old) : Children pay 50% of adult fare.

All fares include applicable taxes. A security fee and fuel surcharge will be added to all Seattle/Victoria fares & packages. Non-cancelable; date, voyage restrictions may apply. Actual fares may vary based on booking and travel dates. All rates in US Dollars. Rates are based on economy class seating. Schedule is subject to change.

Group travel discounts available for 10+ people, traveling together. Please contact us to inquire.

Fare Classes

Economy Class Includes:

• Main cabin seating
• Table/group seating in select areas
• Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
• Onboard gift and duty-free shop

Vista Class Includes:

• Spacious leather seating with panoramic views

Comfort Class Includes:

• Comfort class priority check-in and boarding*
• Exclusive forward and top deck seating
• Panoramic views
• Luxury leather seats with individual tables
• Complimentary welcome drink
• Unlimited premium coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
• Free checked luggage**

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Anytime you’re traveling between Canada and the United States, you’ll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you’re traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you’ll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.

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2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69 Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 448-5000

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Entrances on: 9 Wall St & 2323 Elliott Ave

Garage hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Cost: $10.00 per calendar day for Clipper passengers. Must obtain parking validation from the Victoria Clipper terminal. Garage has a height restriction of 6’6″

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Belleville Street Victoria, BC V8v 1W9 Canada (250) 382-8100

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Customers should not use the meters located in the parking garage, but check-in at the hotel’s front desk to obtain a parking ticket either prior to parking or immediately after parking their vehicle in the garage.

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Immerse yourself in more than 300,000 blooms at world-renowned The Butchart Gardens with a hotel package deal or day trip to Victoria from downtown Seattle on our high-speed Victoria Clipper V fast ferry!

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Victoria Overnight Packages & Day Trips

A short and scenic ride through the Salish Sea, Victoria is the perfect day trip destination from Seattle. Save on your Clipper cruise when you book an overnight hotel package!

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1939 – 1969

Duen  was originally built as a fishing vessel in Flekkefjord, Norway.

She was designed using Pitch Pine and Oak wood, and was used as a fishing vessel for 30 years off the Northern coast of Norway and Iceland.

1940 - 1941

When German forces occupied Norway in 1940, a stream of refugees began heading west, most of whom landed in Shetland, a small town in the northernmost part of Scotland, United Kingdom.

  The Secret Intelligence Service and Special Operations Executive Norwegian Naval Independent Unit decided to utilize the link to Shetland (located in the north sea about halfway between Norway and Scotland) to shuttle out refugees and people of wartime importance.

Duen was one of the many fishing vessels involved in the ‘Shetland Bus’ operation. The ship transported Norwegian nuclear scientists from German-occupied Norway to the Shetland Islands to protect their scientific discoveries and prevent them from being forced into service by the Nazis.

Duen Map of the movements of the Shetland Bus operation.

1970 - 1986

Duen  was purchased by an adventurous American couple, Dottie and Albert Fletcher, who saw the offshore potential in the full keel of  Duen . The Fletchers bought  Duen  in Norway then redesigned her to create a loftier and more graceful sail plan.

After the conversion, the couple set sail on a 15 year world tour.

The couple completed a full circumnavigation of the earth, as well as two South Pacific journeys, all without electronic aids (except for an old “Simrad” paper depth sounder and a trusted traditional “sextant”).

In the late 70’s, the Fletchers took on a young Canadien crew named Michael Hobbis who sailed with them through the South Pacific. Mike fell in love with the wild and free lifestyle of sailing, and never forgot about this formative experience with the Fletchers. Learning traditional navigation from Albert Fletcher with the trusted Sextant

The couple were close with famous British circumnavigator and author, Jimmy Cornell, who wrote about them several times in his publications with Cruising World magazine.

More about the Fletchers Journey: 1971 - 1986

This was a huge part of our beginning

Mike and Manon Hobbis flew to Barbados, where they intercepted the Fletchers on a Caribbean voyage. They were eager to make their dreams of sailing together on Duen a reality.

Once they spotted the vessel, Mike eagerly swam out to the vessel from the beach. The Fletchers announced after 15 years of worldwide seafaring adventures that it was time to return to a life on land, and the Hobbis’ were a perfect match for their beautiful vessel.

Mike and Manon Hobbis purchased the vessel and spent nine months sailing her through the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States. Duen was again renovated and equipped with a full range of new navigational and safety equipment to meet Transport Canada safety requirements.

More about Our Journey: 1986 - Present

After two amazing years of sail training along the North East Atlantic coastline and through the Caribbean, Michael and Manon made the long journey back to their home waters in the Pacific Northwest.

They sailed the Eastern seaboard, through the Panama Canal and back to the beautiful British Columbia coast, via the Galapagos Islands and Hawaii.  Duen  had once more proved herself a solid offshore vessel.

More about Our Journey: 1939 - 1970

More about Our Journey: 1971 - 1986

The 1990s and Beyond

Duen received Canadian passenger carrying certification for the entire British Columbia coastline.

Duen’s interior was completely renovated to create private accommodations, consisting of 4 double or twin cabins, with skylights and porthole in each. A new electrical system and water tanks were added to the vessel.

1990 – 1997

Duen was recruited to take part in the “Coastwatch” marine environmental program at Lester B. Pearson United World College . The program allowed students from all over the world, as well as curious explorers from the local community, the opportunity to participate in activities related to local environmental conservation. Mike was in charge of all aspects of operation and safety of the College water activities from sailing, to motor boating to diving. Mike and Manon were also houseparents at the school.

1993 – 2017

Mike and Manon begin their own ecotourism company, “ The Natural Coast ® “. They offered summer guided sailing charters along the Northern Coast of B.C. Their unique charters allowed guests to explore the spectacular and untouched beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii and Alaska.

1995 – Present

Mike and Manon partnered with retired police officer and Captain Martin Pepper to create S.E.A. Programs Inc: Sailing Educational Adventures . The new venture was designed to introduce and teach youth basic sailing skills, discover and learn about the natural beauty within the Salish sea and the Gulf Islands. The company caters to Grade 9 students from Alberta, and provides 5-day sailing adventures in the shoulder seasons (March-June and September/October). Duen is still actively used as a part of S.E.A Programs, and can sleep fourteen students, two chaperones and two crew.

2018 – Present

When Captain Rob McAllum decided to retire and sail his vessel Thane offshore to the South seas, Duen slipped in to take his place as a tourism operator in the Victoria Inner Harbour. Mike and Manon purchased Three Hour Sail, and have been operating Duen over the summer season ever since.

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THRILLING WHALE WATCHING TOURS IN VICTORIA

Nothing quite compares to watching a thirty-foot killer whale launch its twenty thousand pound body into the air before sliding gracefully back to the ocean depths with a slap of its tail. Experience BC’s enchanting marine wildlife on a Victoria whale watching tour or a Port Renfrew whale watching tour. You’ll have the chance to see orcas, porpoises, sea lions, humpback whales, bald eagles and more, while respecting the natural environment along the spectacular coastline of Vancouver Island.

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We don’t stop at a 98% success rate. If your tour doesn’t experience a sighting, we’ll invite you to join us again.

BEST SELECTION OF OPEN & COVERED BOATS

From luxury yachts to wind-in-your-hair zodiacs, we operate Victoria’s biggest fleet of fully equipped and certified vessels.

FREE DOWNTOWN HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE

Hop on our courtesy shuttle for a short trip from your downtown Victoria hotel to our dock and back.

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!

The trip lasts about 3 hrs – and it is awesome!! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and attentive. We saw orca and humpback whales – an amazing experience. This is an extremely professional organization with a group of very professional staff. Having sponsored a whale for many many years it was, for me, a dream come true – an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life – thank you Orca Spirit Adventures.

BEST EVER WHALE WATCHING TOUR!

Superlatives galore! No doubt aided by the most fabulous weather and a calm sea, today my family and I had an unforgettable day out sighting Orca, Seal, Sealion and Humpback with Greg and his crew. Beautiful scenery and the crew’s humour and local natural history knowledge really enhanced our experience.

FANTASTIC TRIP, GREAT WILDLIFE!

Fantastic trip – wasn’t just about the Orcas (although they were brilliant!), we saw humpback whale, sea otter, bald eagle, sea lions, harbour and elephant seals too. Staff onboard were really knowledgeable and the backdrop of the mountains in Washington State was just spectacular. All in all, a great trip and sensitively done.

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Our water taxis will transport you to any of our designated ferry stops within the harbour and surrounding waterways. Requesting a ride is easy! Simply scan the QR code from any of our stops to book or give us a call at (250) 514-9794 at the dock and you’ll be on your way.

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Selkirk Landing is where the Glo Restaurant is located, along with access to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, and the historical Selkirk Bridge.

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Dockside Landing is your entry way to the historic neighbourhood of Victoria West. Just a few steps away from the Galloping Goose Trail, the harbour pathway system and only steps away from downtown.

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The gateway to Victoria’s Chinatown and Design District. Go shopping on Johnson Street, visit the historic Fantan Alley or one of the many restaurants in the area.

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Located on the dock across the street from the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the Empress Dock is the main hub for our ferries.

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This ferry stops is positioned in the middle of downtown Victoria. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Inner Harbour or walk up to Old Town and Bastion Square.

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Located at the bottom of Broughton Street, this ferry stop is right next to the world-famous Red Fish Blue Fish food truck!

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Located across the harbour from the city’s downtown core, this stop sits in front of the upscale Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, and is home to Lure, a beautiful waterfront restaurant and bar.

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Visit the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina and check out their amazing Blue Crab Seafood House for some of the best seafood in Victoria! Stroll along the beautiful David Foster Harbour Pathway, all the way to the Inn at Laurel Point Hotel where you can watch the floatplanes, the Coho and Clipper ferries.

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This is by far our most popular stop. A unique and colorful waterfront experience with a lively mix of float homes welcomes you. Here you can enjoy whale watching, kayaking and fishing. Hungry? Grab a meal on the docks! There’s something for everyone!

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Hop off a ferry at our West Bay stop and check out this funky marina! Nestled in Esquimalt, this marina has a mix of vessels and beautiful float homes. Visit this unique stop and enjoy a walk on the Songhees Walkway all the way downtown!

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This stop is adjacent to the entrance of the Harbour Air airport entrance, making it easy for you to hop to or from any of our ferry stops before or after your flight.

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In keeping with the history of the upper harbour, this urban residential area features interesting industrial-style condos, and is an entry into Victoria West. Dock here and walk across the trestle bridge to the Selkirk neighbourhood and take a Victoria Harbour Ferry back to the city’s centre.

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Point Ellice House is located in the Rock Bay neighbourhood of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Point Ellice House was designated a National Historic Site in 1966 and became a Provincial Historic Site in 1975.

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Songhees Point | p’álәc’әs (Songhees point at the entrance to Victoria Harbour.)   This stop is located near the International Marina, Spinnakers Pub and Boom & Batton restaurant. The Songhees walkway, a stunning boardwalk that will take you all the way to West Bay!