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

Sat 11 Jan

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Starting at $109.00

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Sat 11 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)

Tammy608

Jul 2017

Awesome is how I describe the experience with Outer Island Expedition. I went on the sunset Whale Watching expedition and could not have been happier with the experience, so much so, I rented a kayak a few days later and had again the most awesome time. Have to say, everything from my initial call to ask questions about which tour to reserve to check in at the Smugglers Cove office was seamless. Both excursions, the whale watching and the kayaking were amazing. Michelle our guide for the whale watching was terrific, very knowledgeable, we saw so many Orcas and the best is you did not feel you were part of a “tour” meaning there was a relaxed atmosphere and the crew really went that extra mile to seek out the orcas and other sea life. The kayaking experience was also amazing, I rented a kayak for a few hours, having never been on a kayak, the crew was so patient and helpful to make sure that I was comfortable and safe as I took off the adventure. Outer Island Expedition you made my trip to Orcas Island quite memorable, thank you!

GeauxExplore

Jul 2017

We went on a whale-watching trip from Orcas Island. The trip itself was fantastic - Dana and Paul did a great job of getting us to where the whales had been sighted quickly so that we could watch them for as long as possible. They were conscientious about keeping the boat a good distance from the whales to not disturb them, yet keeping us in good position to see them surface and resurface. Dana was great about keeping us informed and answering our questions as we all watched these magnificent creatures. Also, the booking and pre-trip check in was well-done and professional, as were the safety briefings - would recommend this group.

Dave K

Jun 2017

My wife and I spent an afternoon with Outer Island Expeditions watching Orcas (we saw plenty) and taking in the spectacular islands and scenery. The crew was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable. We saw our quota of whales, and also Bald Eagles and numerous seals. Highly recommend this company and their excursions.