Anacortes Whale Watching

Overview

No ferry required! Small group whale watching tours on the some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES. See whales with us or come again for FREE.

City: San Juan Islands

Mon 21 Oct

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Starting at $119.00

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Mon 21 Oct

Starting at $119.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

3-4 hour tour

Professional guide

8.3% Washington State sales tax and applicable fees.

High Speed Vessels

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that this tour departs from Anacortes (90 minutes north of Seattle)
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
We have limited the passenger loading to 50% of seat capacity and increased our sanitation measures.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (452)

mohan59

Jul 2018

If watching marine wildlife (and a bit of bald eagles) in the glorious summer of Pacific Northwest against the backdrop of sweeping outdoors and majestic mountains is your thing, then San Juan Islands should be in your To-do list. We booked our tickets online a week before our trip and the process was far easier than I thought. There are 2 trips a day from Anacortes: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, with each running close to 3 hours. There is more than adequate parking on-site and you can avail the parking pass when you book your tickets online (for some reason, this did not reflect on our reservation so we had to purchase our pass after checking-in). The friendly and welcoming staff make sure you are all set before boarding (signing a waiver is required). On-board, Captain Dave and Aubrey were our excellent hosts. Captain Dave is an expert pilot; more than once, he went quite close to isolated patches of lands to give us better looks. Also, he kept us entertained with a deadpan style of humor, filled with interesting bits of information about whale behavior (expect zingers if he happens to helm your ride). Aubrey ensured everyone on board was safe and secure, as well as answer any questions you may have. Super-knowledgeable folks! Few tips: 1. Carry at least 1 binoculars or a powerful lens if you plan to shoot pictures. While the crew will do their best to get close to wildlife, regulations require they maintain a distance and chances are, your cellphone lens may not be good enough. 2. Pack at least one thick jacket. You may not feel it when you depart, but upon hitting open waters, as the boat picks up speed, the wind can get a bit piercing, especially if you sit at the bow (front, duh). Shoes are an absolute must. 3. Have some snacks handy. The boat does have trash bins so minor edibles are quite okay (don't reckon they can handle pizza boxes though). Water is essential. If you have time to eat prior to boarding, eat light. 4. Hats and wind don't work well together. Ditto exposed skin and sunlight. So stow the hats (or wear them backwards) and wear your sunscreen and shades. While watching whales is a matter of luck, your odds become better during summer. All the same, it is advisable to go with modest expectations and hope for the best.

Laura R

Jul 2018

We saw a few bald eagles and some (harbor?) seals, but the orcas we saw were very far away. The Crew was very nice, professional and knowledgeable. We followed a pod or orcas for about 45-60 minutes but never got very close at all, and we were in a group or about 7-8 other tours. A bit disappointing.

Timothy_D

Jul 2018

Had a wonderful time. Staff was knowledgeable, very friendly, and obviously love their jobs. We were lucky, in that the orcas were quite active. But there was a plus when we came upon four California sea lions resting on a buoy. We also saw a harbor seal, a bald eagle and nest, and porpoises.