Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

Overview

The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewel" of the Pacific Northwest, located in the Puget Sound.

City: San Juan Islands

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $135.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $135.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Whale Watching Cruise

Local taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For maximum safety children under 2 should be in a harness carrier strapped to a parent and remain in the cabin
"Special Limited" tour not recommended for child aged 13 and under
Restrooms are available on board the boat
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
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
50% capacity on vessels

What To Expect

San Juan Island

San Juan Island is considered the best place to view orca whales because the salmon, which are their prime source of food (about 95% of what they eat), travel up and down the west coast of San Juan Island and outlying areas. Take this Whale watching tour and see orca whales which has been viewed on over 90% of the tours with the possibility of spotting minke, humpback and gray whales to be higher. What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day. You will be guaranteed see marine mammals and come back with memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy the beauty of San Juan Island on an exclusive Whale Watch Cruise from Friday Harbor. Sail aboard the fast, new 55 foot MV Sea Lion (with windowed, heated cabin, which seats up to 24 guests). 40 or fewer guest aboard this comfortable boat with walk around deck.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (660)

Jessica_H

Jul 2022

A beautiful adventure! We saw a humpback along with all the other wildlife! Olivia was very knowledgeable and an excellent guide.

dcharnley1012000

Jul 2022

We had a wonderful time! The naturalists and crew were fantastic! We saw a pod of orcas and spent the majority of our time watching this group. One curious whale even swam up to and under the boat! It was an amazing experience! We also saw some harbor seals napping and a bald eagle. The captain did a really good job of keeping us apprised of what what happening and what we were looking at. The bathrooms are fully functional and there is a fully stocked snack bar! After we saw the orcas, the naturalists went around and showed some pictures and shared more information and stories about the pod. Really a great experience and would definitely recommend or go again!

Julietravelsalot

Jul 2022

A group of 17 of us charted the M/V Sea Lion for a whale watch. We had a great time. The guide, Abi, and captain were both knowledgeable, eager to answer questions, and spotted wildlife for us. We watched a pod of 4 transient orcas. This was a great experience. We had plenty of room to move around on the boat. There is an indoor area if anyone gets cold. There are steps down to the toilet. This was well worth the extra cost of a charter vs buying tickets on a public tour.