Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching. So much information about the whales that you couldnt help but feel a part of the family. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near and far. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. During peak season orcas are encountered on 90% or more of tours. San juan cruises has three whale watching tours a deluxe whale watch including a free salmon lunch and friday harbor visit, a halfday whale watching tour with a free lasagna lunch, and an evening whale watching tour that includes our delicious lasagna and caesar salad dinner. Starbucks reserve roastery seattle 2020 all you need to. On our whale watching tours from seattle youll fly to the san juan islands, see wild orca whales, amazing scenery and much more. Orca whale watch tours the waterways surrounding the san juan islands are considered the best place in the world to observe orcas killer whales in the wild, and the best location in the islands to access those waters is san juan outfitters exclusive marine adventure center at roche harbor.
Whale watching boat tours a number of tours operate yearround from the san juan islands. There are a number of places along the coast to catch a glimpse of whales from shore, and local tour options span guided kayak and boat trips off the san juan. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. Seattle to friday harbor directions western prince whale. Sail through breathtaking deception pass, and travel through the protected waters of the salish sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale and sealife conservation. Reservations were simple as were directions and info about the trip. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. We recommend booking starbucks reserve roastery seattle tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in.
Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. On occassions orcas are spotted right off elliott bay. Whale watching just 90 miles from seattle in friday harbor on san juan island. Seattle a guide to whale watching tours, conservation. An informative guided tour of seattle covering all the famous attractions, including a 2hour stop at pike place market and admission to the top of the space needle. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Today in fact ferries are delayed due to whales, but that is a exception. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 9, 2016. In the event of a nowhale trip, you are invited back with us for a complimentary tour.
A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 39,458 views. Western prince whale watching is located in scenic friday harbor on san juan island, just 90 miles north of seattle. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa.
San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Jan 01, 2016 highlight video from our whale watching tour in seattle, washington with island adventures. Their discover the past walking tours, bus tours of victoria, butchart gardens tickets with bus service, and high tea available, 3 course dinner at the q andor high tea in the. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures.
Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. Seattle whale watching tours with images whale watching. Your eticket will include a phone number that you must call 24 to 48 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm the pickup time and specific location where pickup occurs. And yet another option that pairs a unique experience with whale watching is taking a kenmore air flight out of seattle to the san juans, where you can board a whale watching tour. Three generations of family ownership have made the tour operators at puget sound express some of the most knowledgeable around. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade.
See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife throughout the salish sea on our tour out of. We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 24. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Tours northwest seattle tours all the best things to. Find exclusive day trip and overnight getaways to see orcas and humpbacks guided by an expert naturalist. Whale watching tour companies seattle forum tripadvisor. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. Depending on which tour youre on, boarding will take place at one of our two locations.
May 26, 2015 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. The seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands.
Whale watching tours from seattle to the san juan islands. Depart from either port townsend or edmonds just 17 miles north of seattle for a whale watching tour. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. See all 1 starbucks reserve roastery seattle tours on tripadvisor. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds just minutes north of downtown seattle. San juan island outfitters offers this exclusive adventure day trip from downtown seattle featuring round trip seaplane ride and sea kayaking in the san juan islands.
An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. Find more onshore whale watching spots in the region at the orca networks whale sighting viewpoints map. Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour.
Mar 01, 2015 for more information or reservations for our seattle whale watching tours to friday harbor, inquire about a flight or call 425 2771590. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. No rush, this is a lifetime guarantee as we want to bring all of our guests whale watching dreams to life. Best orca whale watching in the san juan islands and puget sound off the coast of washington state, near seattle. At seattle orca whale watching in partnership with san juan safaris we take great pride in providing you with the best orca whale watching and wildlife tours in the pacific northwest. Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattles lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands.
This was as good a whale watching experience as you could ask for. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Seattle whale watching tours nw seaplanes flight tour. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds puget sound express. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point out wildlife and describe their behaviors. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. That allows us to cover lots of ground so to speak and show you as many of the whales and other animals that call the san juan islands home as possible. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition.
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