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

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $119.00

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Thu 24 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)

marshallb534

Jul 2020

I booked a tour a week ago, and over the weekend I got an email from the company saying that they were no longer guaranteeing whale sightings. I called the company, and asked for a refund - and they said they would honor 75% of the refund. I told them I had chosen their company, over others because they had a guarantee - which for a large party is a considerable amount of money to spend on a "possible" whale sighting. The woman on the phone said "it's strange times, so we're trying to do the best we can". Yes, it is strange times indeed when a company offers a guarantee, you pay the money, then comes back and says we won't guarantee anything, and will not give you a refund. Companies during this time should be more understanding and reasonable with their customers if they hope to have them return instead of trying to squeeze money out of them.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Our tours have seen whales every day that we've gone out this week which is what we shared with you over the phone when we confirmed our long-standing cancellation policy. The tour you chose not to go on saw several pods interacting together for the full 3 hours. We're sorry you chose to cancel and miss out. It was a great day on the water! Covid is an unprecedented occurrence and we are trying to meet it with flexibility and grace. We ask the same of our guests.

Jennifer L

Jul 2020

We went out with Outer Island Expeditions on June 19 and it was a fantastic day! (Captain) Andrew and Aubrey were an amazing power duo who ensured that the visitors on the Blackfish II had a safe, optimal experience! They worked hard to find whales for us, and we were one of the first boats on site with humpback whales near the border to Canadian waters. Though we didn’t see orcas (nor did any of the other boats out when we did, as they were collaborating on the radio channels), we were blessed with a variety of wildlife — bald eagles, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, the aforementioned humpback whales, and many harbor porpoises on the return trip in. They also stopped and shared with us a peregrine falcon nest and helped point out the chick that was in it. They were fun, thoughtful, and very considerate of their guests, ensuring that we felt safe and also had a wonderful experience! I have been out on many whale watches and this crew was definitely top tier, if not THE BEST, I have been out with. This was my first trip out with this company during 2020, and I will be back for sure! I had gone out with them a few times last year and always had a wonderful experience! Thank you, Outer Island Expeditions team - you always go above and beyond, and your caring for your customers and the local area and wildlife shines through! :) I would and do strongly recommend this team, company, and experience.

vajamos

Mar 2020

Relaxing, comfortable, informative, and magical! It was stunning to see orcas, humpbacks, and minkes! The Outer Island crew is at once laid-back, professional, knowledgable and friendly. Can't wait for my next trip with them!

Response from Host

Apr 2020

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are glad that our staff lived up to our expectations and exceeded yours. Our wildlife is truly spectacular and we’re delighted to have made those memories with you. While 99% of our trips find whales it's awesome to hear that you found so many different kinds! We hope to see you back out on the water in the future!