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

Sun 12 Jan

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Starting at $109.00

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Sun 12 Jan

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)

Brigitte J

Sep 2017

We was on a whale watching tour with Dana and Dylan and it was the most wonderful experience of my 3 weeks holiday in the USA. We were on the 5:30 pm trip and had the luck to see a Family of 3 orcas for a really long time and on our way back to Orcas Island we saw a beautiful sunset! I really want to thank Dana for answering all our questions about the nature and wildlife in the pacifice ocean and Dylan for the safe and comfortable trip. I would really recommend Outer Island Expeditions to everyone who want to watch whales and want to learn something about the wildlife around Orcas Island!!

Lynn L

Sep 2017

Great trip we got to see a humpback whale, a pod of 5 orca whales, seals and a few dolphins. All of the sea creatures were needed to be seen by binoculars for the animals safety, which is understandable. We could see them with the naked eye but from a distance of at least 100 feet. We were the last to get on the boat and so sat on the sides of the boat which was very cold and windy. We were given a very large warm jacket to wear which was a life saver. Without it I think I would have had hypothermia. The naturalist was not in a position where we could hear him but did spend some time to answer our questions individually. It was a memorable experience. Its always a mixed adventure going out on the open sea. Both the naturalist and driver were personable and helpful.

Melaine2017

Aug 2017

This was my second experience with Outer Island Expeditions. My first was last summer when I took friends with me on a Whale Watching trip in the San Juan Islands. This year, again with friends that I invited, we did a 3 hour kayaking trip around Orcas Island. As a native of Seattle, WA, now living near Tucson, AZ, I grew up very close to Puget Sound. However, even though I was a great swimmer and was a boater, I had never gone kayaking. At 72 yrs old, I decided it was time to get it done! Our guide, Lindsey, was a delight; knowledgeable, patient, reassuring, and had a good sense of humor. She made our kayaking experience fun and memorable. I HIGHLY recommend Outer Island Expeditions for their great guides, the knowledge and skills they bring to ensure our trips fun, and educational, reasonably priced!