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)

IndTravelller

Jul 2021

We set off on the ferry from Friday harbor. The boat was clean, decently sized so there was no overcrowding and the crew was welcoming. We were a group of 6 with my parents (seniors) and two your kids (11 and 7). We made ourselves comfortable on the top deck and were treated to some amazing weather, the vivid blue of the sea and the gorgeous San Juan islands surrounding us. Throughout the journey, there were informative announcements about the wildlife in the area. My 7 year old had a LOT of questions about sharks, octopuses and orcas of course! The crew patiently answered all of them, which I really appreciated. An hour or so into the ride we were amidst the Orcas. The captain shut the engine off and steadied the boat as we were treated to an experience of a lifetime. A big pod of Orcas, jumping up from the waters, tail up. It was breathtaking. We later headed out and saw an island full of sea lions and seals. The only thing I hope was a bit better on the ship was the food. There wasn’t much choice . The overall trip was about 3 hours and it was a truly memorable and fun experience.

Dnemecek

Jul 2021

The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly. They interacted with the passengers and were just as excited as we were when Hailey, the naturalist on board, found a pod of 5 Orcas. We also saw 3 minke whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions and eagles. It was an amazing trip and I highly recommend this company.

Jerry_V

Jul 2021

Great crew killer whales swimming right underneath the boat and a minke whale definitely recommend this venue