Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
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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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Whale Watching Cruise
- Local taxes
- Friday Harbor Port Fee
Not included
- Any and All Transportation to/from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
- Gratuities
- We do not provide any food or beverage, though guests are wecome to bring their own.
- You must take a ferry or float plane to get to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island where our tour departs from. We recommend taking the ferry as a walk on passenger.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
San Juan Safaris' office shares a space with Riptide Cafe, located under Downriggers Restaurant. Parking is available up the hill by the Courthouse. Friday Harbor is accessible by plane or Washington State Ferry. If taking a car, reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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From $135.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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