Get up close with the orca whales off the San Juan Islands near Seattle on this half-day whale-watching cruise. San Juan Island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid-April to October. It’s also considered the best place to view orca whales.
- Seattle whale watching on the San Juan islands
- Experience the best killer whale watching area, off San Juan Island, near Seattle
- Whales have been viewed on over 90% of the tours
- You are guaranteed to see marine mammals
What To Expect
San Juan Island
San Juan Island is considered one of the best place to view wild orca whales because the surrounding nutrient rich water of the Salish Sea. These nutrients draw all types of marine animals, including large marine mammals like orcas.
Take this Whale watching tour and see orca whales, during peak season we have a 90-95% success rate of spotting orca, minke, humpback and gray whales. What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day. Aside from whales, many other marine mammals like harbor seals and stellar sea lions, as well as various sea birds, bald eagles and some unique terrestrial mammals are all common sightings! You’ll definitely 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.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Include
Whale Watching Cruise
Local taxes
Exclude
Transport to/from Friday Harbor from Seattle
Gratuities
Port Fee (USD1.00 per person)
Max group – 9
