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A comfy bed and a place to hang your hat are just the beginning of the fun at Ocean Island. The following amenities are available to all our guests, and some of them are available to the general public!

"Ocean Island is more than a hostel, it’s an experience – an experience akin to being kidnapped by 100 of your closest friends and cajoled into partying ‘til you explode.”
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As an Ocean Island guest, you'll get rad VIP discounts from all sorts of Victoria businesses! Check 'em out:
Accommodation
- Ocean Island Inn – We are able to offer discounted accommodation and food & drinks for those employed in one of our casual positions. This is a great opportunity for those looking to save some money while travelling. Find out more information on our jobs page.
Tours & Adventures
- Ocean Explorations – 3 hour trip in a large zodiac. Only $75 (& tax)(Reg. $95), fuel surcharge may apply.
Runs March - November
Located at: 602 Broughton Street
More info: 1-888-422-ORCA / 250-383-6722
or www.oceanexplorations.com
- SpringTide Whale Tours - Springtide offers whale watching, wildlife tours, and harbour tours aboard high-speed open zodiacs and luxury covered motor yachts. Save 20%!
Located at: 1207 Wharf Street
More Info: 250-384-4444 or www.springtidecharters.com
- Orca Spirit Adventures - Option of either covered or zodiac tours - both with onboard washrooms! $75 + tax.
Located at: 146 Kingston Street
More Info: 1-888-672-ORCA / 250-383-8411 or www.orcaspirit.com
- 3 Hour Sail – Sail around Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on a 17 meter tall ship called Thane for only $49 per person. Regular price is $69.
Located at: Ship’s Point, in front of the Empress Hotel.
More info:
885-2311 or www.threehoursale.com
- Victoria Kayak – offers a standby discount on their Harbour to Seal Island tours. Approximately a 2 and a half hour paddle departing from the Inner Harbour. Reg $59.00 adults but for OI guests $50. They also run 61/2 hour day trips to Hatley Castle adult regular price $125.00 but may offer a discount to OI guests if the tours are not full. . Also kayak rentals discounted 20% for OI guests: Singles $12/hr (Reg. $15/hr); Doubles $16/hr (Reg. $20/hr).
Located at: 950 Wharf Street
More info: 250-216-5646
or www.victoriakayak.com
- Victoria Skydiving Adventures Inc. - Ocean Island Guests pay no taxes when they jump. Email or call on the weekends to book your jump.
Located at:#12 Hurricane Rd at the Victoria International Airport
More Info: 250-655-4434 or www.victoriaskydiving.com
- AdrenaLine Zipline Adventure Tours - Experience the rainforest on your professionally-guided zipline tour along 8 cables, up to 150 feet off the ground and up to 1000 feet in length! Our guests get a free shuttle out to Sooke.
Located at: 5128 Sooke Road (a half hour drive from downtown Victoria)
More Info: 1-866-947-9145 / 250-642-1933 or www.adrenalinezip.com
- Ogden Point Dive Centre - Explore the waters off of Victoria with Canada‘s only complete professional dive charter provider. OI guests receive 10% off of rentals and certification courses work out to less than $8 per hour! If you get certified with them, you get 10% off purchases and 50% off rentals.
Located at: 199 Dallas Road
More Info: 1-888-701-1177 or www.divevictoria.com
- Blackfish Wilderness Expeditions - Got a group of four or more? Blackfish will offer you a 20% discount! They have kayak tours, sailing tours and charters.
Located at: the Oak Bay Marina More Info: 250-216-2389 or www.blackfishwilderness.com
- Ocean River Sports - Located right on the water, Ocean River is the perfect place to gear up in their retail shop, then head out on the water from their back door in a kayak. Ocean Island guests save 10% on tours and rentals.
Located at: 1824 Store Street More Info: 250-381-4233 or www.oceanriver.com
- Rain Forest Tours - Spend the day exploring the Island's extraordinary rainforest and ocean! Guided hikes include transportation, gourmet food and guided interpretations. OI guests receive a full day of adventure at half day prices (reg $125/discount $95).
More Info: 1-866-656-7429 / 250-590-6635 or www.victoria-hiking-guides.com
Admission
- Royal BC Museum and National Geographic IMAX Theatre – Discounted admission when purchased at the Ocean Island Front Desk.
Located at: 675 Belleville Street
More info: 1-888-447-7977 / 250-356-7226 or www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
- The Maritime Museum of British Columbia - 20% off admission when you present them with a recent Ocean Island invoice.
Located at: 28 Bastion Square
More info: 250-385-4222 or www.mmbc.bc.ca
Rentals
- Great Pacific Adventure Rentals – 20% discount off any full price rental. They offer not only mountain bike rentals (from $8/hr, $35/day), but also canoes ($20/hr, $45/3 hrs, $60/day), kayaks ($15/hr, $35/3 hrs, $50/day), power boats ($50/hr, $130/3 hrs, $200/day) and rowboats ($15/hr, $45/3 hrs, $60/day). All prices quoted are before the discount!
Located at: 450 Swift Street
More info: 1-877-733-6722 / 250-386-2277 or www.greatpacificadventures.com
- Sports Rent – Bike rentals start at $16 for 2 hours - but Ocean Island guests can choose from either a free extra hour, or 10% off! Also save 10% off anything else they rent: surfboards, wetsuits, backpacks, tents, hiking and camping gear, skis, snowboards, and a wide variety of other sporting gear!
Located at: #3-1950 Government Street
More info: 250-385-7368 or www.sportsrentbc.com
Transportation
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Island Rent-A-Car - Special OI Pricing! Economy cars start at $24.95/day plus tax and $12.85 for insurance. First 250km/day free then it’s 12cents/km after that. (Reg. $37.95/day, $14.95 day for insurance & tax).
Located at: 850 Johnson Street, at Quadra Street
More Info: 250-384-4881 or email islandrentacar@hotmail.com
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Flight Centre - Need to book a flight or a great adventure? These guys can help you with all your holiday needs. They also
offer fantastic deals! Ask the Front Desk about the discount vouchers!
Located at: 1406 Blanshard Street, at Johnson Street
More Info: 1-866-945-5069 or www.flightcentre.ca
More Fun Stuff
- Sitka Surf and Skate Shop - Save 15% off Sitka gear and 10% off everything else at Sitka Surfboard's flagship store featuring surfboards, skateboards, and clothing.
Located at: 538 Yates Street
More Info: 250-385-7873 or www.sitkasurfboards.com
- Robinson's Outdoor Store - Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more with a coupon from our front desk at this outdoor enthusiast's two-floor shop stocking all the main labels.
Located at: 1307 Broad Street
More Info: 250-385-3429 or www.robinsonsoutdoors.com
- Soprano’s Karaoke and Sports Bar - $5 off coupon (no minimum purchase) available at the Front Desk. Check out their fantastic “Burger and a Beer” deal for $8 every day from 4-6pm, free pool every day until 7:30pm, and Thursdays you can get our rockstar performance taped and uploaded to YouTube!
Located at: 730 Caledonia Avenue
More Info: 250-382-5853 or www.sopranoskaraoke.com
- Show your ISIC or Student Saver card to local businesses for discounts, including: $4 off the adult rate at the Royal London Wax Museum, 25% off regular season performances at the fabulous Belfry Theatre, and much, much more! More info. at: www.isic.org and www.cfs-fcee.ca
- The Hair Garden Salon - Ocean Island guests receive 15% off services at Victoria's only award winning eco friendly salon.
Located at: 1086 Fort Street
More Info: 250-384-7494 or www.hairgarden.ca
Please note: Prices and availability are subject to change at any time.* April 2009
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