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

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Fri 25 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)

Jill R

Sep 2015

We took out-of-town guests from NY on a whale watching trip with San Juan Safaris. It was everything we could have hoped for! We saw minke, orca, and humpback whales, and our guests couldn't have been more thrilled. We were impressed with the knowledge and friendliness of the wildlife guides. We took the Anacortes ferry as walk-ons, meet our guide, went on the 3 hour tour, had dinner in Friday Harbor overlooking the waterfront, and caught the ferry back just as the sun was setting. Perfect end to a very nice day.

Utendlandsbergenser

Sep 2015

My adult son and I had a great boat trip watching the rich marine life of the waters around San Juan Island and the coast of Vancouver Island. Had a very competent and friendly captain and an excellent naturalist. We have strong memories of a most enjoyable and educational experience at sea with San Juan Safaris. Bergen traveler

Lorraine L

Sep 2015

We had a wonderful time on our whale watching trip, getting to see a humpback whale breech - twice! Many other sightings, including the whale coming within 30 ft of the boat. We also saw other wildlife from sea lions and seals, to many different birds. The staff was knowledgeable, informative, and friendly. They had slickers and binoculars to borrow to make the trip more comfortable and fun. We combined our trip with a flight on Kenmore's seaplanes, highly recommended and a great value.