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

Mon 07 Jul

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Starting at $135.00

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Mon 07 Jul

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)

Anna F

Jul 2014

We had a wonderful and educational exploration with numerous animal sightings including eagles, harbor seals, and of course the Orcas. Enjoyed the naturalist on board to explain about the whales and and answer questions about anything we could think of. Also since the weather was good we were able to see many of the surrounding islands and mountains. I would certainly do the trip again with other visitors or on my own

Laurie G

Jul 2014

I was truly blessed to have been on a boat on July 5th with San Juan Safari. The crew was incredibly amazing! They knew the orcas by name and pod. We saw over 70 whales that day! BEWARE - THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL DAY YOU CAN EXPECT! But what an incredible team that led us right into the middle of the Sound where we watched over 25 breeches, the orcas playing on their backs, hugging, holding hands, and pop-ups. The 3 pods (J, K, and L) all met and greeted each other while our boat was held captivated by all 3 pods surrounding the boat while they played and played and played. It was amazing and the crew stayed out longer than they should have so we could enjoy the phenomenon.

jfran

Jul 2014

We had a very large group for a whale watching tour. They were very accommodating from the start and the tour was amazing. Our guide was clearly passionate about whales and it was contagious! All of us were excited to see the Orcas, and our guide could answer all of our questions. It was way more informative than I imagined it would be. A real education. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the tour. They are organized, efficient and have wonderful guides. It was a highlight of our trip to the San Juan Islands.