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

Tue 22 Oct

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Starting at $109.00

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Tue 22 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)

Meghan J

Jul 2016

Whale watching- We had an amazing day with Bryce and Krista. We saw humpbacks and Followed the Orcas for a long time, even into Canada. We also saw seals, eagle and porpoise. Our guides were extremely knowledgable and the boat was fast, dry and safe. Bring cash for a tip and snacks. They provided warm jackets. Our island vacation wouldn't have been the same without this excursion. Kayaking- Our guide Jason went a nice pace and pointed out sea stars, jelly fish, harbor seal pups and eagles. Was a nice slow paced adventure that gave us another perspective of island life.

Alaska-Illinois

Jul 2016

When I signed up for the Outer Island Expedition it said nothing about an hour power boat ride where no one told you anything. I am use to whale watching expeditions where the captain or the guide had some type of speaker system and did some talking as you drove out to the whale watching area. Maybe explained wildlife or the area pointed out things as are speedboat travel out. Then when we spotted some orcas we seemed to drift away as other boats got closer to the whales. On the way back the guide was somewhat better but a speaker system is needed for all to hear. I think the captain said 2 words hello and goodbye. Then at the end the guide said if you like to leave a tip great! What has happen to a good job done gets you a good tip?

tuscany885

Jul 2016

We were back for our third time in four years to go whale watching with Outer Island because they are THAT good! This time we did the evening cruise and headed up into Canadian waters to follow about half of J-pod. They were catching salmon and having a great time! One came right up to the boat, swam underneath and jumped right up out of the water on the other side! Amazing sight! There were several children on this particular cruise and they were so excited to see the whales swim so close to our boat. Captain Bryce on Blackfish 3 was very knowledgeable and happy to answer every single question, as was Krista our naturalist. The cruise up and back was so pleasant, and the sunset made for some beautiful photos. Snacks and water are available on board, and you can bring a picnic if you like. This is a great activity for all ages. There are warm inside seats or outside seats where you will experience the wind and weather so dress warmly if you want to be out there. We will definitely be back again, and have recommended Outer Island to our friends coming up to Orcas Island. They really go out of their way to make the trip memorable and fun for everyone.