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

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Thu 24 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)

Scott_T

Apr 2021

We got a rare treat. We saw both forms of Orca in the San Jauns, local and transatory. We saw Eagles swipe fish, seals, sea lions and many others. We had a blast. I've never been whale watching before. I will absolutely do that again. The captain and crew where outstanding and I had a great birthday trip!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Scott, I'm so happy we could help you celebrate! I think birthday whales is just about the perfect gift!

lilyg900

Apr 2021

I went out on a whale watching tour with San Juan Safaris on April 1st with my mom and sister who were visiting from the East Coast. The moment we walked in to check in, Emily greeted us with pure kindness and joy! She was very helpful and answered all of our questions in regards to the tour. Our naturalist was a young man named Wyatt, who was very knowledgeable and clearly thrilled to be sharing that with the group. Our captain, Peter, was welcoming and got us everywhere we were going very safely. This tour was amazing and we got to experience some really special moments on the Salish Sea. Thank you San Juan Safaris!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Lily, Thank you for the kind words! We love Wyatt, Peter, and Emily too!

Michael_B

Sep 2020

It was definitely disappointing. We will never do it again. It was more a tour of the surrounding islands. Do us all a favor and leave the whale watching part out it makes your company look bad