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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Wed 23 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)

cmgauntess

Sep 2014

I have been on a number of whale watches from Alaska to Mexico, including 3 others in the San Juan Islands and I was extremely impressed by the skill of the skipper in positioning our boat for the best viewing. The other boats would end up tagging along because he could anticipate so expertly. The boat was big and comfy and had a head--one of my major requirements for a 3 hour trip. Highly recommend this company and would love to see them get some kind of PA system for the talks enroute to the whales so we could easily hear the Naturalists on such a big boat over the roar of the engines. During the actual close in viewing I can see that as little sound and possible would be needed. My friends from California were completely captivated.

Laura S

Aug 2014

I highly recommend whale watching with San Juan Safaris. The boat is the perfect size, not too big & not too small...meaning you are not on board with a huge crowd of people, yet the boat is big enough to have a bathroom! The naturalists are very friendly and well educated on the sights and area. You will not go wrong with choosing this tour!

annies331

Aug 2014

I could not be more pleased with our whale watching trip run by San Juan Safaris. The staff was funny and really knowledgeable, and they did a great job of finding the orcas! We rented their smaller boat and had our own private party. Being able to bring our own food and drinks on the boat made it such a luxurious trip. Thanks!!