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

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Fri 25 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)

MaxWubba

Aug 2019

I took my two young girls on the San Juan Safari tour this past Saturday, and it was a much better experience than I expected. Laura and Olivia were both very knowledgeable and passionate about taking care of the ocean wildlife and making the customer experience great. We saw numerous pods of Orcas, humpback whale, porpoises and sea lions.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi MaxWubba, Thank you so much for your kind review of your experience on your whale watch and wildlife tour. We are so glad that you and your daughters had a nice time with Laura and Olivia. We love hosting families on our tours, kids are the future of conservation! We are so happy that we were able to share some of the incredible wildlife that call the San Juan Islands home with you! Come back and see us again! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator

38BJW

Aug 2019

My wife and I took our two kids, ages 5 & 10, on the whale watching tour last week out of Friday Harbor. We had a great trip and saw a bunch of whales and sea lions. It was great! One of the highlights were the 2 naturalists onboard that provided us with a ton of information on the animals, sea life and the natural surroundings. It made for a very fun and educational trip.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi 38BJW, Thank you so much for your review of your family's experience whale watching here in Friday Harbor. We are so glad that you got to see so much wildlife and that you enjoyed your onboard Naturalists! We always aim to put together fun and educational trips for people of all ages. Thanks for coming out to visit us, and we hope to see you again! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner/Operator

sherjo22

Aug 2019

We were blessed to see humpbacks and orcas. One orca breached playfully numerous times. I recommend the sunset cruise to watch the whales. The sun is an added feature and gives a beautiful dance of light with the San Juan's as a backdrop. Dress in layers. Prepare to make new friends and fall in love with orcas. Shout out to Captain Eric and first mate Laura for this wonderful experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hi sherjo22! Thank you so much for your kind review! It sounds like you had a magical day on the water with Captain Erick and your Naturalist Laura! Sunset tours are definitely a staff favorite, and we are so happy that you got to see so much wildlife. Come back and see us again if you're ever back in the San Juan Islands! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris