If you want to have an AMAZING experience amidst the beautiful, pristine Gulf Islands you need to book a tour with Jeff Wonnenberg of Emerald Sea Adventures. No 'Whale-Mart' here! He runs a small, personal excursion aboard a washroom equipped inflatable. With his vast experience scuba diving around the globe and Canadian coastguard job he has entertaining stories to keep... more

My friend and myself had been looking forward to whale watching all throughout our holiday. Although we stayed in Victoria we headed up to Sidney for this trip. On the first day we went to go the weather was terrible and we were told by the owner that there were no whales out that day and he did not want... more

Jeff, the owner/operator of this whale-watching boat, is such a professional. From his intense desire to please all of his passengers to his vast knowledge of marine life and his primary concern for the safety and comfort of his clients, he is the BEST! His amusing and insightful running commentaries are not only entertaining but very educational. Jeff seems to... more

Oh my!!! What an AMAZING afternoon. Jeff (the captain) was a wonderful guide, very very friendly. Call ahead a bit to talk to him, and if you are in town for a bit, he will call you and let you know what days are good for whales. We were in town for a week and he wouldn't take us out... more

we took a trip with Jeff and his Zodiac to have a look on the orcas pod around Vancouver island. Not only did we see orcas, seal and bald eagle but we did benefit of Jeff's great knowledge off those animal. Beside being very respectful of the animals as not to disturb them while they were feeding on salmons he... more

This was our first tour in Canada and we were very excited to have an opportunity to see Orca’s, eagles and seals. We were not disappointed! The boat was very comfortable and the guide was friendly and informative. Additionally the ride was very smooth and it was a perfect day for this type of tour. A few negatives were that... more

The husband and wife team who own and operate Emerald Sea Adventures are the BEST!! I accompanied my 93 year old mother and her 79 year old boyfriend on a Whale Watching expedition in an inflatable Zodiak boat and it was excellent. My mother is legally blind with macular degeneration. With the assistance of Jeff and his wife, my mother... more

The day was beautiful and we saw a good number of Orca's. Jeff was very knowledgeable and friendly. We put on our windsuits and headed out over the glassy water. The ride was fast and fun. We got some great photos and video of the Orca's. I would recommend Emerald Sea to anyone looking for an adventure with Orca's. more

I live in Victoria and was taking my mom and sister whale watching, my dad had recomended Emerald Sea Adventures. We went out and Jeff explained the area, the whales, and what we might see. The information was wonderful, everyone was talking and asking questions. We saw at least 60 Orca, some seals, star fish, an Eagles nest and more.... more