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)

CTW_Bear

Jul 2021

We booked the "fast" high speed boat - this is the only way to better ensure you see Orcas. Make sure Jordan is your naturalist (she has a special connection with the Orcas - Go Clemson). On our trip we spent about 90 minutes floating and watching female and young orcas hunting, capturing, feeding and then celebrating. So much activity - tail flaps, spy hopping, surface swimming, surface floating, and a couple breaches. The only way it could have been better is if one of the orcas jumped up to give me a kiss. There is NEVER a guarantee to see Orcas but I would trust San Juan Safaris to make it happen if it was possible.

O4232JColgac

Jul 2021

We did not get close to any wildlife - eagles and sea lions were pretty far away and unless you had binoculars or good lenses on your camera you were out of luck we spent over an hour around the same area hoping to see the fun of an orca. I found out later on that other boats went closer to the Canada border and saw large pods of orcas.

andybI1432MM

Jul 2021

Went on a whale watching adventure safari with san juan safari today. Wow... it was fantastic. Laura and Eric were the best. Eric put us on several pods of orca's and Laura told us all about the pods, knew their names and stories. It was just awesome. Saw 11 orca whales from 3 diff pods... even saw 2 pods on one pass, 2 bald eagles and countless sea lions sun bathing. They even have all the gear needed to keep us warm out on the water. We highly recommend these guys. Thank you Laura and Eric...