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 Apr

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Starting at $135.00

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Wed 23 Apr

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

What To Expect

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)

Dod69

Sep 2014

We had a good trip around the Islands. Crew very friendly, captain seemed very competent. Thanks to that lonely humpback, we saw our whale. A little too "scripted" and cute. A pretty day on the water, counting the ferry ride from Anacortes.

Steve A

Sep 2014

We booked a combination float plane and whale watching excursion. The plane took us from Lake Union, basically down town Seattle to the marina. The staff on the boat were very friendly and accommodating and even went so far as to pull up to a different dock for some passengers that needed to get to the return flight and were worried about making it in time. We saw many orca whales and had a great time.

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.