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)

Randy_H

Sep 2019

It was a great time spent watching whales. The two naturalists were very knowledgeable and wonderful about answering questions! Learned a lot that day!

Andrea R

Sep 2019

We set looking for Orcas and just as we were nearing the end of the tour and about to turn around we found them! We found a pod that was headed North about to meet up with ANOTHER POD!! Two Orca pods! The coolest part is not only did we see Orcas, we also saw a Humpback whale. It was nested against another tour boat and being a little playful. So cool! Would definitely recommend this tour! The staff was SO knowledgeable and friendly!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi Andrea R! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that you had such an incredible tour with two groups of orcas and a humpback whale.... we always tell our guest to NEVER give up hope when we're out on a search pattern for unreported wildlife. You just never know what will turn up! We will definitely pass along your compliments to the crew, we love hearing that you had a great time with them. We hope to see you again! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator

richjacob1

Sep 2019

WOW what a trip. Piper and Jordan are very experianced and kept us informed on what we were hoping to see and we DID. Two pods or Orcas and a Humpback Whale. Capt. Gabe went out of his way to insure we would see whales. I would recomend this trip to anyone. The boat ride was worth the money for the great senery.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi richjacob1, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experience! We are so glad that you saw so much wildlife and that you had a great time with Captain Gabe, Piper, and Jordan! We think our crew is pretty special, and we are so happy you agree. We hope to see you again soon! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator