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

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Thu 24 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)

Beth K

Jul 2015

My husband and I did the sunset whale watch last Thursday evening. We really enjoyed the experience. The naturalists were full of information, teaching us about their resident whales. We brought a picnic dinner on board. Lot's of fun!

JillRay10

Jul 2015

This was our first whale watching tour. We had a great trip. The crew were extremely informative and knowledgeable. Went to great lengths to ensure we saw whales & other wildlife. Recommend this tour.

Brian P

Jul 2015

SJS did a fantastic job helping me see the Orcas of San Juan. I had limited time, but they made it happen by helping me secure a flight on Kenmore Air (an amazing experience in and of itself! They are fantastic, too!) so that I could be at San Juan within an hour (instead of 3 hours). This made it possible to do the whale watch with them, and yes, we saw Orca pods and got excellent information from our guides, Eric and Rachel. But for the efforts of SJS I would not have gotten to witness the Orcas living in nature. I would unhesitatingly recommend them! Thank you!!! SJS also arranged the return flight on Kenmore Air: I was back in Seattle within an hour, back at my hotel in another hour, and at Seatac Airport for my return flight to Baltimore early the next morning. A whirlwind of a trip that would not have been possible without the efforts of SJS! Thanks again, SJS!!!!!!