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

Sat 26 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Sat 26 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)

2OTRA

Jun 2016

We've had the pleasure of seeing whales in a number of locations. Whether or not your cruise affords you this opportunity is often not dependent on the crew. The afternoon cruise was pleasant with the spotting of a few "fins" and an enthusiastic crew. We were on the water for 3.5 hours. A suggestion; bring your own water and snack if your party would enjoy. No water was available which seemed a bit out of step for the length of the trip.

Kelly C

Jun 2016

We loved the tour. We went early in the season so we only saw a couple of humpbacks. Great crew! I would recommend this trip.

MmWeasel

May 2016

Awesome tour! Thank you to Sarah, Beth and Capt. Mike. We got to see at least 8 Breaches and a dozen Spy Hops. All of this was too Awesome for words. I never imagined it would be this breath-taking. These creatures are so perfect. I got lots of photos of Whales and Seals and an Eagle. I will go back as soon as I can. I am so thankful they took us right to the Orcas. They took great care of us, giving us blankets and anything we needed. Everyone should see these Magnificent creatures in the wild. The team on this boat knows their stuff!