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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 03 Apr
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Starting at $135.00
Thu 03 Apr
Starting at $135.00
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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
What To Expect
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San Juan Island
San Juan Island is considered one of the best place to view wild orca whales because the surrounding nutrient rich water of the Salish Sea. These nutrients draw all types of marine animals, including large marine mammals like orcas. Take this Whale watching tour and see orca whales, during peak season we have a 90-95% success rate of spotting orca, minke, humpback and gray whales. What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day. Aside from whales, many other marine mammals like harbor seals and stellar sea lions, as well as various sea birds, bald eagles and some unique terrestrial mammals are all common sightings! You'll definitely 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 (728)
tim d
Oct 2015
In addition to perfect autumn weather, this whale watch was superb. The excellent crew was informative and very successful finding two pods of orcas. The naturalists were very helpful, the boat was the perfect size, and the skipper excellent at positioning us while staying respectful of the wildlife. I can't imagine a more perfect whale watch.
Leigh A
Oct 2015
San Juan Safaris is truly top rate. Our family of four, including a six and two year old, had the best time out on the ocean on the Sea Lion. What a great boat, and the crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and so nice to the kids. We were fortunate enough to see a humpback whale, which blew everyone away. Great facilities, great staff, and great adventures await you at San Juan Safaris! We will be back next summer for sure!
Dawn F
Oct 2015

This was an excellent tour. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and we got to see all kinds of sea life including seals, sea lions, and whales.

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