WaterfallHuntress
Mar 2013
My friend and I couldn't be happier with the results of our whale-watching boat ride with Dan and Denise. They found 2 pods of whales, which we had great views of for quite some time as well as other wildlife including several bald eagles, porpoises, sea lions, and even bighorn rams.
Family owned and run operations are always better in my opinion because they treat you like family, too. Toward the end of the ride, we had hot chocolate and coffee for a mere $1.00. The big outfits would charge you an arm and a leg. We even had free refills.
It's easy, too, to hop on a ferry and get to the island. The ferry ride becomes a part of the adventure as well as exploring the island.
It's such a thrill and joy to see these animals in their natural habitat. We saw several jumps and fins slapping on the water. It almost seemed as if the whales were synchronized swimmers, as they rose above the water almost in unison with each other.
We highly recommend Orcas Island Eclipse Charters, and hope to be back again!