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)

Hiro R

Sep 2015

This was the best way to get to San Juan Island! Weather pending of course. The flight was smooth, faster than driving to Anacortes and taking Ferries. PERFECT for a Day Trip to go Whale Watching - since the San Juan Safaris and Kenmore Air are partnered and will time it so you don't have to worry about missing the boat or the plane. The parking is a little iffy - get to the Lake Union port early to nab a parking spot (one day parking permits are available from Kenmore Air). The view/sunrise is nice over the calm lake while you wait. Take off/landing both SMOOTHER than land! Definitely wear earplugs (provided). You can even spot whales and fish balls from the air! A lot of others were flying to Victoria so I'm SURE that's also more convenient than taking the ferries.

Cabo2010

Sep 2015

If you are squeezed for time, and not close to the San Juan Islands, the package that combines a seaplane ride with whale watching is the way to go !!! You'll leave form downtown Seattle (Lake Union), view the beautiful San Juan Islands from the air, enjoy some time to walk around scenic Friday Harbor, then witness Orcas in their very own playground during a 3 hour boat excursion. The naturalists are full of interesting facts, and very outgoing. This is a great 1-day excursion if you are in the Seattle area.

mary_dank

Sep 2015

We had a wonderful whale watching trip on the Sea Lion. The crew did an excellent job! Mike-the Captain and Sarah and Mike, the naturalists, provided us with a great educational experience about the Orcas and the natural environment of the San Juan Islands. We saw many Orcas on our trip, as well as other wildlife, and captain Mike was in constant communication with others on the water to get us to locations that gave us great views of the Orcas. Both naturalists knew a lot about Orcas and Sarah, in particular, was excellent at identifying the resident Orcas.They provided us with a whale watching experience we will never forget and hope to revisit again in the future. San Juan Safaris is an outstanding choice for a whale watching experience.