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)

Kim R

Sep 2016

We took the sea plane tour and I highly recommend if you are going to go, take this tour. It is the most memorable vacation I have ever had and was an awesome experience for my whole family. The guides were very informative and educative, they did an excellent job. We saw so many animals of all kinds, eagles, seals, sea lions, river otters ( yes, river otters) rams and deer on the islands, but the whales were the most amazing. They swam all around us and under the boat. It was indescribable. We paid for this tour thinking it was a once in a lifetime event but I was wrong because we will be back and bring friends and family with us. All our family that was with us was grown but there were children on this tour and I highly recommend 5 and up would have a ball.

Jennifer S

Sep 2016

Took the seaplane from Seattle to Friday Harbor which had an amazing view, definitely recommend. The whale watching staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We saw stellars and so many orcas playing and one swam right next to our boat. Will never forget this trip.

cealypops

Sep 2016

We had a fabulous outing!! We saw lots of orcas whales - even had one swim under the boat! Captain Gabe & the naturalists, Alex & Lauren were the best. Very knowledgeable, entertaining, and informative. The weather was perfect and the seas were calm which is rare for the San Juan Islands. Would recommend this group most highly!