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

Sat 26 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Sat 26 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)

fun6582018

Oct 2018

We had a great time on this whale watching trip. The people at San Juan Safaris were extremely nice and evrything was very well organized. The naturalists on board answered all our questions and made the trip a great experience for everybody. We were lucky and got to spend time with an Orca family plus we saw Minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea lions and harbor seals. Thanks for a great adventure!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Wow! Thank you for your kudos. Glad to hear that our naturalists and customer service staff were kind and organized. We take pride in providing a high quality customer service experience in addition to a great wildlife viewing adventure. Be sure to look us up the next time you are in the area! Brian Goodremont Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

889lum

Oct 2018

We had a wonderful experience with the Western Prince II from Friday Harbor. The staff, including the ship's captain and 2 naturalists were very knowledgeable about the whales and other wildlife. We traveled a long way into the straits to find the whales, but they were determined to make it a great experience, and it was!

dawnalysa

Oct 2018

This is a must and San Juan Safaris knows their stuff. The two naturalists on board had so many degrees and so much experience - we came away with a full education on the ecosystem supporting the wildlife coupled with tons of info about the wildlife itself. Seriously, first class professionals. Most importantly - omg did we see Orcas! So beautiful. Talk about getting your monies worth - they could have charged us double the price and we would still feel like we got a deal!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hello! Wow! We are so happy to hear you had such a great time out with San Juan Safaris! Everything you said in your review are things we aim to provide: enthusiasm, education, and an exceptional experience for a good value! It truly is a remarkable thing to see orcas in the wild and we are so happy your trip with us exceeded your hopes and expectations! Thanks for your kind words, Brian Captain & Owner San Juan Safaris