As seattles only dedicated whale watch tour, we are in a unique position to be able to find them. Best whale watching deal in the area, just 30 minutes from seattle. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. Plan your visit between midmay and midoctober, and many tour companies claim. The san juan islands, located 140 km north of seattle in the heart of salish sea, is the most famous place for orca whale watching. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. For the best whalewatching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whalewatching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. You may catch them passing by from some of the coastal locations on the whale trail. 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. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour.
Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. Seattle whale watching tours may december port townsend 4hour whale watching tour may october port townsend san juan island whale watching tour may september port townsend to san juan island passenger ferry. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. The most challenging part of this trip was navigating into seattle and figuring out parking. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Seattle is known for many thingsfor major attractions like the space needle, for amazing outdoorsy activities within and near the city, and for fresh and local foods. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers between mid may and midoctober when the salmon runs are strongest, although its possible to spot them. May 08, 2016 island adventures has been offering spring gray whale tours for over a decade. San juan island is considered the best place to view. The seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour. Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas.
Each spring march, april, may provides one of the best whale watching opportunities in washington. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. Here are a couple of ways to add whales to your san juan island trip. San juan cruises scenic whale watching tours in the san juan islands from bellingham, wa. 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. Seattle whale watching tours whale watching tours, seattle. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whalewatching around san juan island. 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. 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. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides. Experience the thrill of seeing orca whales, seals, porpoises and so much more wildlife on one of our whale watching trips off the san juan islands near seattle.
Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. The seaplane company takes off out of lake union and offers package deals that combine a flight with a whale watching experience. Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattles lake union to friday harbor. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. With the guidance of a trained naturalist onboard, we will be on the lookout for orca, minke, and humpback whales, as well as dalls porpoises, seals. Tours from seattle orca spirit orca spirit adventures.
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. Biggs orcas differ from the resident orca pods that follow the salmon. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our. For somebody like myself who lives far outside of the. Whale watchers accused of loving endangered orcas to death. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea. This west seattle beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups, leading to the presence of biggs or transient orcas.
Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed. More than 20,000 gray whales migrate along the west coast each year. 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. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. These are solely whale watching trips so the entire 56 hrs is spent locating the whales then viewing. Sw looking for more spots on the shore that are good for whale watching.
Im completely unfamiliar with seattle whale watching companies, but in the end, wherever you depart from steveston, vancouver, seattle, victoria, the san juan islands all these tours go to see the same. If you do not specify a hotel pickup location from this list, you will be confirmed for meeting the tour at the no hotel general pickup location. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching. Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Our guests commonly see seals, sea lions, porpoise, and a wide variety of sea birds throughout the winter. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Clipper vacations offers whalewatching cruises in march, april and may as the whales migrate through seattles puget sound on their way to alaska. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 41,438 views.
Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. The question of whether boatbased watching tours are really harmless has become more urgent in washington state, where southern. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors.
I took a trip out of anacortes and had a great time. Gray whale tours, port townsend 4hour whale watching tour, port. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. May 26, 2015 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. While it is possible to see whales at any time of the year, there is a peak season from may through october. 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. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the. Where to go whale watching in the western usa visit the usa. Let us help you begin your fantastic adventure by downloading our free vacation guide. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as. Inn near port angeles, may be lucky enough to enjoy whale watching.
The cruise leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing us to skip the traffic and get right out on the water. Seattle to friday harbor directions western prince whale. 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. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of opportunities for a close encounter with these magnificent creatures. Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion.
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. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Whale watch tours from everett wa island adventures. Whale watching san juan islands western prince whale. Departing from everett our guests enjoy the calm protected waters of possession sound, saratoga passage and. Whale watching san juan islands western prince whale watching. The pacific whale watch association shows whale watching companies departing from as far south as seattle, up north in vancouver b. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers between mid may.
Departing from everett our guests enjoy the calm protected waters of possession sound, saratoga passage and port gardner bay. Morning tours and those on covered vessels are usually the calmest. It was very scenic and we saw about a dozen orcas, 2 minke whales, many dolphins, some sealions and a couple of bald eagles. As seattle s only dedicated whale watch tour, we are in a unique position to be able to find them. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Weve rounded up five incredible whalewatching spots along the pacific, from alaska to hawaii. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. 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. Seattle whale watching tours may december port townsend 4hour whale watching tour may october port townsend san juan island whale watching tour may. 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. Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whale watching around san juan island.
Whale watching vancouver or seattle vancouver forum. High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Island adventures has been offering spring gray whale tours for over a decade. The best time of year for port angeles whale watching is from march. Discover the natural wonders of the pacific northwest and southern. Orca whale watching from seattle island adventures. Biggs orcas differ from the resident orca pods that follow the salmon chum runs, as they eat mammals. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 39,458 views. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and. That allows us to cover lots of ground so to speak and show you as many of the. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through puget sound.