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)

Jennifer A

Jun 2017

Went on both a whale watching tour and a private tour and had two incredible experiences! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly and we saw every kind of wildlife- Orcas, sea lions, porpoises, and bald eagles! I would recommend Outer Island Expeditions and will book with them next time I am there!

Dinesh S

May 2017

It was great experience though we were at Friday Harbor we visited and Book this Outer Island Expeditions which is at ORCAS and it was worth the effort, team is Knowledgable awesome view of mountains apart from whale watching - was very lucky to see orcas , Humpback, sea lions , Harbor Seal, Bald eagles - Highly recommend.

JDROSSI

May 2017

We joined Captain Paul and his amazing crew for a whale watching adventure this past Saturday, May 20. The day could not have been more perfect for a boat day. Sunshine, no clouds in the sky and a breezy 75 degrees. We departed on their 38 foot catamaran aptly called the Black Fish Express. The vessel drives fast and smooth, cutting through the waves like a knife, and the entire ride could not have been smoother as we traversed the Strait of Georgia to check out the Orcas and Humpbacks that had been reported in the area. Captain Paul and his crew did not disappoint; we saw several pods of beautiful Orcas. We even had an up close and personal encounter with a pod of five Orcas that actually swam up to the boat and provided us with a fantastic show. On the way back to shore, we also came upon a huge rock covered with sea lions. Truly magnificent to view these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat! I can't thank Paul and his crew enough for being so diligent in ensuring that we all had a great time on the adventure. They were happy and capable of answering all of our questions about the wildlife and surrounding islands and were very welcoming from the moment we boarded the vessel. I highly recommend Outer Island Expeditions if you are up for a whale watching adventure and a great time. We are already looking forward to the next time!