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)

Linda N

Jun 2019

I really enjoy having the naturalists on board to share information, explain markings on the whales and the type of whales and how they hunt. We saw Biggs Killer Whales, and also humpback whales on our tour. Very exciting!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Linda! Thank you so much for leaving a review, and thank you for your continued patronage! We love getting return guests, and it sounds like you had quite the tour on this most recent trip! We love treating our boats like floating classrooms, are we're so happy that you feel as though that you learned a lot about the wildlife while you were out on the water! Come back and see us again! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

daphm

Jun 2019

We had some great views of orcas on our adventure outing. Captain Pete was very friendly, capable, and safe. All of the staff worked to make sure that we were comfortable and had a positive experience.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi daphm! Thank you so much for leaving us a review of your experience on the Adventure Whale Watch with Captain Pete! We are so happy that you got to see orcas and that you had a positive experience out on the water. Our crew works very hard to make sure that our guests have comfortable and positive experiences in the presence of amazing wildlife! Come see us again if you're ever back in the area! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

Amanda B

Jun 2019

We had the best time! My 5-year-old learned so much and can't stop talking about the orcas we saw. The staff was wonderful. They were so helpful and very knowledgable.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Amanda! We are so happy that you had a wonderful time on the water! We love getting kiddos (well, really all of our guests!) excited about this beautiful place and the amazing animals that call the Salish Sea home. I'll pass along your compliments to the crew! Thank you so much for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris