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)

G23money

Sep 2019

Stellar day with Jordan; the Naturalist, and Gabe; the Captain. Jordan is a gracious host and is very informative with a great sense of humor. We learned a lot! Gabe directed us to a lot of wildlife including a baby Humpback and a pod of 4 Orca’s! Highly recommend this company and these two!! Thanks Jordan! Thanks Gabe!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi G23money, Thank you so much for your review of your experience out on the water! We are so happy that you got to see so much wildlife and that you had a great time with Captain Gabe and Jordan. We are so lucky to work with such amazing outdoor professionals and educators, I will make sure to pass along your compliments to them. We hope to see you again soon! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator

klw826

Sep 2019

Outstanding trip! Our guides were 2 young girls with extensive and impressive credentials, Piper and Jordan. Captain Gabe got us to where we needed to be! On this trip we were very fortunate to spot 2 Orca pods and a humpback whale. We also spotted an eagle on our way back. We had a lovely day on the water and learned a lot. Would absolutely recommend this company!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi klw826, Thank you so much for your kind review of your experience out on the water. We love that you got to see so much wildlife, and that you enjoyed your time with Jordan, Piper, and Captain Gabe. We are also so happy that you felt like you learned a lot! We love sharing this amazing ecosystem with visitors. We hope to see you again soon! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator

cynthia g

Sep 2019

Orcas & Humpbacks!..2nd year here to the San Juan Islands & 2nd trip with my San Juan Safaris family!! They go out of their way to find orcas. 😍 See ya sooner then a year!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi Cynthia G! Thank you so much for your kind review, and for being a repeat customer! It sounds lik eyou had a great day out on the water, orcas and humpbacks??!! We hope to see you in sooner than a year too! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator