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)

Thex78

Jun 2015

This tour was one of the best sight seeing tours we've ever been on! Captain Pete, Mike and Eric were very knowledgeable about the islands, and wildlife around and in the water! We saw Orca Whales close up! And had lots of fun from beginning to the end of the trip! We tried to book with other whale tours on the island the day of but they were all booked up and this tour happened to be available that same day! The whole crew was super friendly! I highly recommend to see this tour if you have the chance to make it to the island! Thank you San Juan Safaris!

rach0528

Jun 2015

I highly recommend San Juan Safaris for whale/nature watching in the San Juan Islands! I really enjoyed my Sunday afternoon trip! The staff was extremely knowledgeable and positive. Bonus: they have blankets and binoculars on board that you can use! Note: I almost took the 5:30 evening trip before I realized I wouldn't get back to Anacortes until midnight. Just something to consider if you're not staying on the island.

Andresa S

Jun 2015

From the moment I called my experience with San Juan Safaris was EXCELLENT! Helpful staff and a GREAT tour. We caught up with a transient group of whales and the boat staff was interactive and full of fun facts! Overall a great time and my next trip to the area I will make sure I have the time to go and spend a day on the water with San Juan Safaris!