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

Mon 28 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Mon 28 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)

twesque

Jun 2017

Way beyond our highest hopes! We came from all the way across the country to Friday Harbor specifically to go whale watching. We hoped we would see an orca, maybe more than one, but never dreamed we would be lucky enough to see a family of 5 orca feeding and playing right in front of us! The experience was incredible! Our crew was awesome and our knowledgeable naturalists made the whole trip that much more enjoyable. This is something that everyone should do at least once in their life.

Response from Host

Jun 2017

We are so happy to hear that you had a excellent San Juan Safaris experience! Many thanks for acknowledging your captain and crew. We'll always work our hardest for our guests, and it's clear that we succeeded. Thank you for choosing San Juan Safaris, and we hope to see your family here in the San Juans again soon! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

mfscruggs

Jun 2017

Our family had a fabulous time! From our oldest grandparent to our youngest 4 year old girl. We went with the intention of celebrating my husband's 40th birthday but we all received lasting gifts! The two Sarahs were a wealth of knowledge. We did not expect to have expert scientists- thank you! They also enteracted very well with all of the children. Our 7 year old girl was delighted when they read her whale research book and answered her questions. Thank you Sarah, Sarah and Mike for a wonderful and beautiful experience!

Response from Host

Jun 2017

At the heart of what we do is strive to provide our guests with a memorable wildlife viewing experience. We are so happy to hear that your girls had a great experience with Naturalist Sarah C. and Sarah M. Many of our staff are K-12 educators during the school, and have a gift for connecting with our youngest passengers. Glad we were able to make your husbands 40th birthday extra special, and many thanks for sharing your kind works. Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

slewisbennion

Jun 2017

The guides were both friendly and very knowledgeable. We had glorious weather and were lucky enough to see orcas, a humpback whale, harbour seals, harbour porpoises and a bald eagle. All in all, an excellent trip!