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)

Erin S

Jun 2021

Wonderful experience! I chose this company because of how much they stressed good vessel behavior around the whales. Even though we were close to a mother humpback with her calf soon after exiting the harbor, we did not approach, as there were too many other boats in the area. We spent at least an hour watching a lone transient male orca from a respectful distance and were able to see the humpbacks on our return! I know they can't promise whale sightings so I was very happy we were able to find them even on a rainy, gray day!

Kim_V

Jun 2021

Had a great time. Your hosts were awesome and informative! The captain did a super job following the whales. We would highly recommend.

lindarW4661HE

Jun 2021

Our ferry was cancelled at the last minute but the tour waited an hour for all of us to catch the next ferry so that everyone who had booked the trip could still go. We were able to see a pod of killer whales chasing prey and feeding. The naturalists were very knowledgeable and friendly. This was the highlight of our weeklong trip. Dress warm - it was windy and chilly. (probably typical weather but we are from the mid west). It was a beautiful day overall. I would have loved to get closer to the whales but that wasn't allowed - for everyone's safety, including the whales.