Our Story

Established in 2024, Neptune Wildlife Tours was initially intended to come to life many more years down the road. It all started with Ryan and Sherilyn's plan to relocate to a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with lots of space for their family to enjoy and grow. Already established as a Wildlife Guide/Captain in Victoria, Ryan decided it was time to take a risk and go off on his own! After many nights of hard work and planning, Neptune Wildlife Tours is now up and ready for operation! Join us on tour and experience first-hand, the passion and excitement that fuels our operations.

Our Promise

Honesty

From the moment you begin your booking process, you can rest assured that we offer full transparency with any questions or concerns you may have. Prioritizing safety over profits, you can leave all of the worries to us!

Being a small, family-run business allows us to accommodate most, if not all requests! Let us know as soon as possible and we'll do what we can to make sure you get the most out of your experience with us!

Flexibility

Meet the Team

Ryan Hou

Owner/Operator

I'm always on the lookout for fun things in nature that surround me. From wildlife, to plants, to patterns in the ocean's waves, there's always something fascinating! After obtaining my degree in Marine Biology, I earned a spot first as a Naturalist in Victoria's ecotourism industry, and from there I worked towards, and obtained a 60 Ton Master's ticket. After acquiring experience as a captain for vessels big and small, here I am now running the show at Neptune Wildlife Tours! You'll find me at the helm of every tour, always on the lookout for some cool wildlife to observe but also sharing fun facts about each organism. I've got a tremendous amount of knowledge on the local marine ecosystems and I can't wait to share it with you!

Sherilyn Stedman-Hou

Office and Social Media Manager

With a love for the ocean at such a young age, I was always passionate for sharing fun facts and discussing my interests- whales and dolphins.

As I grew up, my passion narrowed on to the Southern Resident Killer Whales. Once I dove into this path of sharing their stories, and how we can help this endangered species, I came to the realization that these orcas are a part of a much larger ecosystem within the Salish Sea. That all beings within our oceans are interconnected and important- from the kelp, to the salmon, to the seals and sea lions, and humpback whales!

I would love to share the beauty of this world with you on social media and in our office, with special appearances by our 2 year old son, Julian to greet you for your adventure!