Orcas Island Whale Watching

Overview

Small group whale watching tours on some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES! See whales with us or come again for FREE.

City: San Juan Islands

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $109.00

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Wed 23 Oct

Starting at $109.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

3-4 hour tour

Professional guide

High Speed Vessels

8.1% Washington State sales tax and applicable fees. The taxes and fees are required by the governing authority and not within local supplier's control

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
This tour departs from Orcas Island. The island can only be reached by the Washington State Ferry System. If your party is not already on island we recommend our Anacortes departure location.
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
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 (297)

Kat F

Apr 2019

My husband and I from Kirkland WA had a wonderful experience with this excursion. The team of young people that hosted us on the vessel were very informative, sharing with us the history of the J-Pod, the differences between the transient and residential killer and other marine life, etc.. I believe two of the hosts on our trip were Dave and Alex (we were there on a Saturday afternoon in late March 2019). We did see many killer whales and it was an awesome afternoon. I would recommend this to anyone who is seeking such a wonderful experience. And Dave, I remember that whales do not have tails. :O) Kat Fournier

David M

Mar 2019

Everything’s from the impressive boat, the knowledge of the employees to the great experience of watching the whales made the price of admission seem small. Seeing these creatures in their natural environment is breathtaking. A must see on a visit to Orcas island before these creatures disappear from our planet.

beadcrazy_10

Feb 2019

This was a great experience, even in the rain. The captain and the naturalist make it easy and comfortable to ask any questions and really seem to care about giving you the best experience possible. They get as close to the whales as they legally and ethically can and we saw many that day. The boat is comfortable, with indoor, enclosed seating but you'll want to get out on the deck to really see all the action. We were really thankful we brought layers of clothing, waterproof clothes, hats. It gets cold and can get wet. Bring tip money, they deserve it! There were just the two crew on board. Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely choose Outer Island again.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thanks for the great review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and the boat itself. Even on a rainy day, there's plenty out there to see! What a wonderful way to spend the day. We hope to see you out with us again!