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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
Wed 23 Oct
Starting at $135.00
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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
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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)
slpcria
Jun 2021
We had a great experience on the San Juan Safaris sunset whale watching cruise from Friday Harbor on June 20, 2021. We encountered a family of 5 Bigg's Killer Whales right outside the harbor and followed them for almost 2 hours. We enjoyed the trip so much that we booked another on June 24, 2021 at a discounted price for being a repeat customer. This time we traveled farther, but saw several Bigg's Killer Whale groups at various locations. The captain followed at a required distance and alerted other boaters and a ferry of whales in the area--very respectful of protecting the whales. They turned motors off when 2 whales chose to surface and swim very close to our boat. We also saw other marine mammals including harbor seals, porpoise, and bald eagles. The naturalists were great at describing what we were seeing and answering questions. The scenery was also beautiful and the boat was clean and comfortable.
brianlX9818KM
Jun 2021
Donā€™t visit the island without checking this off the list! Olivia, Sarah and Brian made our experience a once-in-a-lifetime one with an outstanding ride and sights you canā€™t see anywhere else. In a picturesque landscape on a comfortable vessel with outgoing, personable guides, we got lucky and saw three different families of orcas as well as bald eagles, sea lions, and more! Every person we encountered throughout the process was incredibly professional and happy to help with any questions we had. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, genuinely excited about giving us the best possible experience and we learned so much about the environment and the challenges facing it. No two trips are the same and weā€™ll definitely be heading out with this crew again!
Y398OMstacyb
Jun 2021
Captain Brian and Max were phenomenal! We saw some awesome whales - more than I had hoped for! They were both so knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife and did an excellent job tracking the whales, following regulations for the whales' safety, and telling us really interesting information about what we were seeing. I heartily recommend San Juan Safaris - great experience!

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