South Island SUP

09/15/2026

Sound on for this one! Three private tours today and already one humpback. One sea lion. Lots of seals. Lots of fish.Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria Brookes Westshore

09/09/2026

The days are shorter and the nights are darker. Join us this September and October for a bioluminescence experience like none other. In the words of many of our guests a “mind blowing experience”. Bioluminescence guaranteed. Jellyfish a bonus. Sometimes starry skies. And sometimes the northern lights! We hope to see you on the water soon! We do daytime tours too! Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria Fairmont Empress Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Royal Scot Hotel and Suites FRS Clipper | Seattle ↔ Victoria | Whale Watching Black Ball Ferry Line Abigail's Hotel

09/05/2026

We love September at South Island SUP! At first a few distant humpback whales. Then a sea lion synchronized swimming show. Followed by a surprise humpback surfacing next to us. We offer this guided adventure a few times a week in September and early October whenever the wind cooperates. High probability of seeing humpbacks and/or orcas. 100% chance of having a great time. Join a group tour or book a private tour with us. Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria Fairmont Empress Sally McCandless FRS Clipper | Seattle ↔ Victoria | Whale Watching Black Ball Ferry Line

08/20/2026

Sound on for this one! Lots of marine wildlife SUP Adventures planned for this fall. Sometimes whales show up.

07/30/2026

SUP n Sail
Sail, paddle, explore hidden beaches, and spend the night at a waterfront lodge on Pender Island.
Call, text, WhatsApp, email or online for more info and to book! 1-778 679 1423 [email protected] www.southislandsup.com Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria Faro Nautical & Outdoor inc.

Overview
Duration
38 hours
Meeting point
Swartz Bay
Age
16+
Group size
10
Details
Join Faro Sailing and South Island SUP for a 2-day, 1-night sailing and paddleboarding adventure in the Southern Gulf Islands. Over the weekend, you’ll split your time between hands-on sailing aboard Silver Sea Star, a 37-foot sailboat, and guided SUP adventures along the coastline of Pender Island. Expect clear waters, sandstone shorelines, hidden beaches, marine wildlife, and a relaxed small-group atmosphere. No prior sailing or paddleboarding experience is required — just a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn, explore, and have fun on the water.
What’s included

1 night accommodation at OrcaView Lodge on Pender Island
Accommodations either 1 QS bed in separate private bedroom for couples or a Double bed in a shared bedroom
Meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 lunch: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
Guided sailing aboard Silver Sea Star
Hands-on sailing instruction, including crew training, wind, weather, currents, safety, and life aboard
Guided SUP adventures around Pender Island
SUP instruction, including SUP skills, trip planning, navigation, currents, and safety
All SUP gear, immersion gear, and safety gear
Photos from the trip shared afterward
Small-group experience, maximum 10 participants

07/28/2026

07/06/2026

Yesterday was a whale of a day! Great to be out there! 17 km next level paddling. 4 hours of never ending excitement. Thanks Gina Lemieux and Vibes Fitness Oak Bay for the fun day! And thanks to Gina for being a whale whisperer! FYI the whale visited us. We were drifting in the current phone in hand on 5X optical zoom and further zoom in during editing. Great to be the only ones out there during our whale encounter (the whale visited after all the whale watching boats left the area). If you are out there in a powerboat pleasing travel at low speed. Whales can surface unexpectedly anytime. Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria FRS Clipper | Seattle ↔ Victoria | Whale Watching Fairmont Empress Hotel Grand Pacific

07/06/2026

A great day on the water to celebrate 70 times around the sun. Looking forward to the next 50 🙂 Thanks Gina and Elliot for making it a special day. Even a humpback joined us. Probably smelled the birthday cupcakes. Thanks Gina for being a whale whisperer and spotting a humpback at our lunch table on the sea. FYI the humpback visited us a couple of times before heading off into Juan de Fuca Strait Gina Lemieux Vibes Fitness Oak Bay Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria

06/15/2026

Water water everywhere and Now we provide a drop to drink. Thanks to Destination Greater Victoria and their Tap into Local campaign with reusable water bottles we now have great water in a reusable bottle available for your next adventure! Attractions Victoria FRS Clipper | Seattle ↔ Victoria | Whale Watching Gina Martin

06/15/2026

A great group of paddlers out on a fantastic day today! Thanks for organizing and booking Gina Martin Today’s adventure included lots of seals, lots of kelp, a few jellyfish, some SUP yoga, a little World Cup tag on the water, pivot turns and lots of laughs! Destination Greater Victoria Attractions Victoria Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Beautiful_BC