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

Tue 29 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Tue 29 Oct

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)

margaret b

Jul 2017

We had an amazing trip this past Sunday with Sarah the Naturalist and Gabe the captain from San Juan Safaris! At first we didnt think we would see any whales, but then Gabe had a report of a sighting and around we turned!! We then saw an entire family of Orcas!! Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and iwe really felt like we had our own expert on board to ask any question we liked. We followed the whales safely for like half an hour then we saw bald eagles in their nest, harbor seals, and even spotted a dolphin or two. It was an excellent tour. We highly recommend this company.

Henry & Allie B

Jul 2017

This was my first time whale watching and it was amazing. Our naturalist Sarah was super nice and informative. We saw a ton of whales and a bald eagle and harbor seals and a bunch of birds and Sarah gave us a lot of interesting info on all of them. We did the evening cruise and it was great cause you get gorgeous light for pictures. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Jul 2017

Thank you for your kind review, Henry and Allie, and especially for your acknowledgement of your naturalist, Sarah. You are right, our sunset whale watch & wildlife tours is the best lighting for photography. Just magical! Thank you again, and be sure to visit us again in the future! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

Justus N

Jul 2017

My wife and I visited San Juan Island in mid June 2017 and we had every intention to see Orcas while there. We went out on a whale watching tour with San Juan Safaris and were more than impressed with our captain, Mike, and our excellent and knowledgeable naturalist Rachel. We were more than happy to see Orcas, and more than impressed with the tour. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. This is a must do if you are visiting the island!

Response from Host

Jul 2017

Wow, Justus! Thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear that you were impressed with Captain Mike & Naturalist Rachel. We take a lot of pride in hiring great individuals to be part of our San Juan Safaris team. So glad that it showed! Thank you again for your thoughtful words, and please come see us again in the future! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris