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

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $109.00

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Thu 24 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)

pbattle2018

Jun 2018

We made reservations via phone calls months earlier to go on the “non-ferry” tour, out of Anacortes. The morning of our trip, we found out that the representative with whom we’d made the reservations put us on the “ferry” tour, out of Orcas Island. An honest mistake, and they were able to get us on a later tour that day. But the extra time and expenses that we incurred - NOT the company - and the lack of concern from upper management, made this trip more of a disappointment than a thrill.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

We have a tour from Orcas Island. It does take a ferry to get there. We also have a tour from Anacortes. It does NOT require a ferry. Certainly for anyone not staying on the island Anacortes is far more convenient. If you make a reservation over the phone or online we email you a confirmation that tells you the location you have selected. If you try to change the reservation on the date of the trip we are happy to do this when it is possible but often times our tours are full and this is not possible. Sorry for any miscommunication on our end. Please check your confirmation and make travel arrangements accordingly. Also remember if you are coming to Orcas Island make a ferry reservation. It will make your experience much better! Thanks for coming to see us.

DonnaSPDX

Jun 2018

We had great weather and skillful guide services for finding orcas. The boats are not too large, so everyone can see from their seat. Parkas are provided for the stiff winds in the channels. The naturalist was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions about orcas, other wildlife, and the history of the region. Recommended!

dmonk58

Jun 2018

Great time seeing the whales with naturalist Chaz & Captain Steve. We were out on the water for about 4 hours and saw many whales, both resident and transient. Chaz was especially knowledgable about whales' habitat, communication and eating habits.