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

Tue 22 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Tue 22 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)

Diane_G

Sep 2021

The captain and naturalist were exceptionally accommodating. Had to travel far but we found our Orcas. The passion for these creatures was evident in her enthusiasm. It was nice to not have a full boat as well

201triciaa

Sep 2021

I can’t recommend San Juan Safari more! Not only did I do the Adventure Whale Watch tour but also the Roche Harbor Kayak with them, both 10/10 experiences. Kenzie was the guide for my kayak tour and she was great! Happy, enthusiastic, communicative and so knowledgeable. Then Maxx was the tour guide for the Adventure tour with Captain Eric. Both were wonderful. Funny, informative, knowledgeable and just fun, even in the rain! We were lucky enough to see some sea lions, porpoises and the T037A pod! The bonus (thanks Maxx) was the tip at the end for anyone interested, that the Southern Resident J & L pods were spotted off Lime Kiln Point. So I was able to get a bonus sighting on my own. Nature is so unpredictable so it’s never a guarantee but San Juan Safari does everything in their power (and in accordance with laws) to get you a glimpse of these incredible mammals! Highly recommend.

Carole_M

Sep 2021

Gabe & Olivia were great! We saw sixteen whales on our trip! They actually spent a little extra time with us as the views were phenomenal.