Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Departing from everett, our guests will explore the calm protected waters of possession sound, saratoga passage, and port gardner bay while enjoying the comfortable accommodations aboard the island explorer 4. If you need information sooner, our digital seattle visitors guide is just a click away. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Many whale watching tours leave from points north of seattle, but there are some trips you can catch right from seattle. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Were on a mission to get more people walking and talking in canadas city centers and our paywhatyoufeel public walking tours offer the perfect opportunity to explore toronto, vancouver, ottawa, and hamilton alongside expert guides. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. The victoria clipper provides whale watching tours out of. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Tour guys free walking tours in vancouver, toronto. San juan islands morning half day 3 hour kayak tour. The san juans are the best place to see wild orca whales in the united states.
Boat charters san juan islands western prince whale watching. Tour bus was on time and picked us up before driving to port edmund which was about 30 mins away. For the past 19 years, we have been offering whale watchingwildlife cruises in the san juan islands. 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. 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. 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. Our fleet offers public tours as well as corporate events, contact us today.
I was skeptical at first, not thinking that we would see many whales in the six hours we would be gone. Kalaloch is among the best places in the world to watch one of natures biggest attractions. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. My husband and i took the whale watching tour while visiting seattle. Taking a seaplane flight is a quintessential pacific northwest experience and kenmore air makes it easy to enjoy the unique thrill of flying off the water and soaring over one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Kayaking san juan islands seattle orca whale watching. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Our passengeronly ferry service with daily, yearround departures to victoria, bc allows you to skip the traffic and travel seamlessly to your destination. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc.
Port townsend and san juan island whale watching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off. Killer whales beached while hunting for seals prince rupert adventure tours duration. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises seattle puget sound. On our whale watching tours from seattle youll fly to the san juan islands, see wild orca whales, amazing scenery and much more. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be sure to zoom in to see. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point out wildlife and describe their behaviors. What better way to tell your parents thank you than a day on the water.
Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. For our gray whale tours from everett, boarding time is 30 minutes prior to departure. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Were located in the san juan islands just 90 miles north of downtown seattle. Both of our whale tours dock ashore with time to explore either langley or friday harbor, allowing for a bite to eat or a scenic picnic. The calm waters near the san juan islands are one of the best places in the. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Seattle tours tours northwest all the best things to do.
See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from 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. Clipper vacations offers one of the most popular and pairs whale watching time with a few of its destinations. From the mighty caribou and the grizzly bears to humpback whale and seals, theres a good chance youll be close to more than one type of wildlife when you visit alaska. Also for those who have very limited time but still want to experience sea kayaking in the san juan islands. What they do is ferry people to friday harbor, then depart from there again to whale watch for 2 12 hours, then come back to friday harbor where everyone spends a couple hours in town, then you come back to seattle. Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. 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. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides. All the ones i have seen leave from orcas island or anacortes area, and unfortunately i am only in seattle for a short amount of time but dont want to miss out on orcas whale. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. Guests must book their ferry trip aboard the victoria clipper separately from their whale watching tour. May 04, 2017 an insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12.
Seattle orca whale watching partnering with san juan safaris for an incredible orca whale watching tour youll never forget. Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Hop on our sleek, highspeed clipper catamaran for a relaxing and scenic cruise experience. Island adventures has been offering spring gray whale tours in 2006 and since then, this program boasts our highest success rate 99.
Morning tours are great for folks who want to paddle during the most tranquil part of the day. Video galleries eagle wing tours whale watching victoria. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan islands. View orca whales in their natural habitat on the new 55. May 26, 2015 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. Tour leaders have resources that help them know where the whales are hanging out each day, but that doesnt mean its the only way to go whale watching. Kayakers travel from across the world to paddle in the serene waters that surround san juan island. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 39,458 views. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour plus hotel stay. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point. Whale watching in washington is one of the top things to do on a visit to the main city of seattle or the popular san juan islands. The staff did everything to make it as nice and comfortable as possible.
Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattle s lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island. We will be in seattle and all around the area next week. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. The clipper operates from downtown seattle but they arent primarily a whale watching tour.
Visitor information packet request form information requests can take up to 34 weeks before they reach your mailbox. The boat is old but still comfortable and further more really fast. Whale watching tours from seattle to the san juan islands. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of. Our popular whale watching tours from seattle that cruise through the waters off victoria and vancouver feature an onboard expert naturalists who guide and educate passengers about local wildlife and whale conservation throughout the trip. Whale watching tour companies seattle forum tripadvisor.
San juan island outfitters offers this exclusive adventure day trip from downtown seattle featuring round trip seaplane ride and sea. Is it possible along any of the island shorelines or onp coastline, etc. Visit alaska to enjoy a unique whale watching experience during your cruise. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming patterns and habits, such as breaching, spyhopping and diving. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a.
Our goal is to give our guests an enjoyable and exciting tour, while always practicing the highest level of respect for wildlife and boating safety. The spectacular natural beauty and relaxed rural lifestyle of the san juan islands feels like a world away yet this unique whale watching seaplane flight and cruise is just a daytrip away from seattle with kenmore air. Price, convenience, and quality we feel that we offer the best of all three. I was on the last tour of the season 15th of october, we had a lot of rain but the tour still was amazing. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Mar 11, 2017 keep in mind our boat is cashless and payments are by credit card only. Thats because whale watching in olympic national park offers the unique opportunity to see majestic gray whales as they migrate from their breeding grounds in baja california up the coast to the bering strait, and back again. High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle. Trust the ultimate local to fill your seattle bucket list with tours, tips, and tickets. Along with the acrobatic orcas, we watch whales of several other species on our san juan islands kayak tours. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching.
Offering a delightful experience, these tours are all you need to enjoy your visit to the fullest. Get exclusive information about wale tour dates, video premieres and special announcements by submitting my information, i agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about wale based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in. Im ready to book my tour call our office to book 1 888 672 6722. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. We tasted highlights from a few hidden gems i wouldnt have found on my own ellis w. Island adventures guests should park in the marina village visitor parking stalls. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. We have done other bus tours of different cities before, and hands down mark and tours northwest are the best it was a great ending to our family vacation joanna stevens, from michigan. Whale watching just 90 miles from seattle in friday harbor on san juan island. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales and other wildlife. Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching.
Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. I would highly recommend the one day or 6 hour tour of seattle through tours northwest. Best whale watching tour boat on san juan island western. Low guidetoclient ratio means your naturalist and captain are on deck with you in person. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. Departing from the calm waters of roche harbor all kayak tours are great for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
Seattle whale watching tours go whale watching in seattle. A number of tours operate yearround from the san juan islands. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska. More about kayak whale watching in the san juan islands. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Tours northwest seattle tours all the best things to. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Tours northwest covers all the best things to see in seattle in small personalized groups by minicoach. The shores and waterways of washington state is filled with aquatic life like the minke, humpback and the california gray whales.
Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. 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. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Whale watching in washington washington whale watching tours. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 17, 2016. 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.
Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Killer whales near puget sound, washington youtube. During peak season orcas are encountered on 90% or more of tours. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Whale watching kalaloch lodge at olympic national park. 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.
Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely. Owner operated, 15 years of experience performing whale watch tours in the san juan islands. The minke whale, gray whale, humpback whale, dalls porpoise, and harbor porpoise are the five most frequently seen after the killer whale. We want to set an example for other boaters on the water ensuring the continuation of wildlife viewing for years to come. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour.
Looking for a whale watching or marine wildlife tour from seattle in washington state. Our naturalists are considered the best in the industry, and one of the reasons we know youll join us for future tours. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. 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 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. Were tour guys, and weve been leading engaging, fun, and informative walking tours through canada since 2009. Come visit the farmers market in steveston village. Whale watching cruises bellingham friday harbor seattle. Take a day off and come out for a whale watching trip.
Argosy cruises offers narrated boat tours of seattle and surrounding areas yearround. About san juan excursions which offers whale watching. The island explorer 4 is docked directly behind anthonys homeport restaurant at the everett marina at 18th street. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget.
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