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)

antonio_v

Dec 2015

Professional staff on board. Great day on the water. Bring a warm jacket!

Izzy S

Dec 2015

I went on a whale watching tour with San Juan safaris in October. First and foremost, captain Mike did an incredible job of giving the whales a lot of space while still giving me and the rest of the people on the boat great opportunities for awesome views! Not only was it great seeing whales, sea lions, bald eagles, porpoise, and all types of exotic creatures on Spieden island, we took an excursion all the way up to Vancouver Island in Canadian territory and saw places I would normally never get to. We saw a pod of transient mammal hunting killer whales! And even got to see them on the hunt!! I took my parents out from the Midwest, and they went home and told all their friends about it and still bring it up to me every single time we talk. Living in this area for over a year, I thought I knew a lot about the wildlife and geography of the area however Mike and Sarah the naturalist on board taught me a significant amount information and I left the whale watching tour well educated! Thank you guys for an amazing, memorable day. I cannot wait to come back!

Sara F

Dec 2015

WOW! I am still blown away at my amazing whale watch experience with San Juan Safaris. From start to finish, it was such an incredible and organic experience. Brendan the tour guide was SO knowledgable, and made it relatable and interesting. The Sea Lion was surrounded by Killer Whales at one point- It was like an Orca party out there. The Captain was careful about his moves to be respectful to the animals and the environment. A++ all around, I can't wait to go back.