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 21 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Mon 21 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)

Stephen_S

Oct 2021

The naturalist was great. Wonderful cruise. Highly recommended for anyone interested in San Juan Islands flora and fauna.

Pukeonthestreet

Oct 2021

It's a little more per ticket but if we hadn't gone on it we would've missed 9 orcas! Obviously we lucked out. And yes they don't guarantee whales. So make sure you go during whale season! They are so friendly and nice and call you to let you know everything you could possibly need to know about getting there. We were the only ones wearing masks on board the whole time also if you're wondering about that.

MelandChris

Sep 2021

What an amazing experience! Not only did we see orca, but everything about the boat, the naturalists and the Captain was fantastic. We were at the bow for most of the ride with Maxx. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and completely patient with all my incessant questions. I've been a naturalist myself (many moons ago) and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance scientific facts with your own personality and perspective. Maxx did just that and it made the whole experience even better. None of the passengers wanted to leave when Captain Gabe announced it was time to head back, as we were watching an adult and 3 juveniles. He gave into our pleas and we stayed a bit longer. We only briefly interacted with Abby but she was also impressive. I highly recommend this company!