If you're looking for a solid whale-watching experience, Outer Island Excursions' "Orca’s Only" tour from Anacortes, WA is a great choice. We recently took the tour and were very impressed.
The boat was very comfortable and spacious, and Captain Karl and Naturalist Isabelle made sure the trip was both informative and enjoyable. Isabelle answered all our questions and shared lots of useful info.
We saw some amazing wildlife, including bald eagles and a Minke whale. The best part was spending time with Orca Mom "Bam Bam" #T075C (26 years old) and her two calves, T075C3 (age 3) and T075C4 (age 1). Watching these orcas up close was a highlight of the trip and a dream come true. As a bonus, we also spotted a Humpback whale on the way back.
Outer Island Excursions did an excellent job overall. If you're considering this tour, it's definitely worth it for the wildlife sightings and good service. We're already looking forward to our next trip with them!