The best place in the world to see orca aka killer whales, and more. Friday harbor is the main town on san juan island, which is served by ferry from anacortes, several private craft, and three air carriers. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Available march through october, our whale watching tour package includes a scenic seaplane flight between downtown seattles lake union and friday harbor. While resident and transient orca can be found in puget sound almost any time of the year, march and april features the addition of gray whales, and boat tours are one of the best ways to see the whales. 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. Very disappointing dont do the whale watching tour. Island adventures has been offering spring gray whale tours in 2006 and since then, this program boasts our highest success rate 99. We offer the very best 360 virtual tours, powerful marketing tools, and self service solutions. Premier orca whale watching from anacortes in the san juan islands, wa. Our first whale watching tour from friday harbor is scheduled for saturday, march 4th and we cant wait to get back on the water. Today, our museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the salish sea ecosystem through education and research. Chartering a vessel is great for large parties and even small intimate groups.
Help support the southern resident orcas by making a. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. This trip is sure to be adventure to remember as you head out into the offshore in search of whales and other marine. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. Hike the rugged old growth trails of the 5,200acre moran state park to see the expansive marine vistas from the summit of mount constitution. Whale watching tour deception pass tours, oak harbor. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Our whidbey island gray whale tours run approximately 2. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just around the corner. Mayas legacy whale watching lopez island friday harbor. Until then, we are working through the project list and getting everything ready to go. All of our services, and tools are professionally designed so you look your best, drive more traffic, and increase sales while spending less. Enjoy whale watching and a san juan island day trip from seattle. Intrepid media is a oak harbor, wa virtual tour company servicing all of north west washington.
Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Spring tours available for the gray whale migration between whidbey. This orca whale sightings report is from august 2011 and should give a good indication of what to expect this month on our killer whale watching kayak tours in the san juan islands, near seattle, washington. Gray whale watching tours in whidbey island and deception pass washington. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just around.
Whale watching san juan islands western prince whale watching. While we have wonderful boat tours that give you a great perspective, sometimes the whales schedule doesnt exactly match tour schedules. Please inquire about rates for early season and off peak time, custom tours, and water taxis. Family owned and operated with over 25 years of combined experience small groups for. Whale watching is a favorite activity in and around puget sound. The fun begins when you hop onboard the american princess for this fourhour whale watching adventure in rockaway queens. Gray whales migrate between whidbey and camano islands during march and april and can be seen. The whale museum is located in the beautiful town of friday harbor, washington. Whidbey island and the surrounding puget sound is world renowned as one of the greatest places on earth to view whales in their natural habitat. Deception pass tours oak harbor 2020 all you need to know.
The resident pod of north puget sound gray whales feed off the waters of saratoga passage and possession sound from march to may each year. This seaside town is known for its historic old town district and outdoor recreation activities. Mayas legacy whale watching provides personalized ecoadventures from the best location to experience orca whales in the wild. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours.
Everett orca whale watching everett is just a short ride to the ferry and you are on your way to whale watching in friday harbor, san juan island where the whales are. Anacortes san juan safaris san juan island whale watching. With the guidance of a trained onboard naturalist, you will be taken to an area worldrenowned for wildlife, where you will be on the lookout for orca, minke and humpback whales as well as dalls. Join us friday, saturday, and sundays in march and april for gray whale watching tours out of oak harbor. On your way, watch for soaring bald eagles, wild deer, fox, rabbits or more than 250. Leave from port angeles or port townsend for short transit times and long whale watching times. August is an excellent month for orca whale watching on our kayak tours in the san juan islands. Tours depart oak harbor and langley whale watching in the spring is special.
Head out on the water and enjoy an exciting outdoor adventure as you go on the search for dolphins, whales and other wildlife in beautiful new york harbor. Spring gray whale watching tours oak harbor deception. San juan excursions whale watching tours and wildlife cruises. This map, produced for the orca network by thorsten lisker and alisa lemire brooks is a great way to find the best spots on land for seeing whales. Whidbey island gray whale tours puget sound express.
Join us for a private 34 hour whale watch and wildlife tour excursion in the san juans. Spring whale watching oak harbor gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales join us friday, saturday, and sundays in march and april for gray whale watching tours out of oak harbor. Shearwater adventures has been offering a variety of sea kayak tours, instruction, and retail sales on orcas island since 1982. Times are tough for the travel community right now. The plane arrives in time to enjoy the town for friday harbor and its many shops and restaurants. Fly back to seattle after the whale watch tour or stay the night and return the next day. Our luxurious, highspeed vessels for small groups of passengers can accommodate a more personal experience with the whales and our crew.
Youngsters dont need to sit out a trip to this club. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Orcas, grey whales, mike whales, porpoises, and other species can all be viewed on the tours operated by local whidbey island whale watching tour operators. Over the years, we have introduced thousands of people to the joys of paddling in the san juan island.
Whidbey island whale watching on whidbey island yabsta. Everett orca whale watching san juan safaris san juan. 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. Anacortes, located on fidalgo island, is 90 miles northwest of seattle and 50 miles south of vancouver, canada, is home to the washington state ferry terminal that serves as the gateway to the san juan islands. This is the only cruise that leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing you to skip the traffic and get out on the water. Whale watching tours depart from oak harbor, wa and deception pass from march 1 october 1. Oak harbor the island whaler departs friday through sunday from the oak harbor marina. Whale watching from land whidbey and camano islands. To read the entire content of this whale watching tours page, please go to. Whidbey island whale watching whidbey island events. San juan island is accessed via the wa state ferry that departs from anacortes, wa just 90 miles north of san juan island. Whidbey island is the largest of the islands composing island county, washington, in the.
Port of south whidbey 228 wharf street, langley, wa 98260. Spring gray whale watching tours oak harbor deception pass. Orcas island business directory tourism orcas island. Whale watching tours from whidbey island whidbey and camano. Ny whale and dolphin watching adventure cruise xperience days. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise.
Gray whale watching season is here whidbey life magazine. Sunday, april 9, browse the langley whale centers exhibits, displays, and gift shop from 11 a. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. Whale watching tours and wildlife cruises with san juan excursions from friday harbor on san juan island in washington state 2018 certificate of excellence winner san juan excursions gives 5% or more of its profits to conservation efforts and charitable organizations. Once you arrive on san juan island, we are a short distance from the ferry terminal. Finding us the whale museum friday harbor, washington. Seattle whale watching tours maydecember port townsend 4hour whale watching tour mayoctober port townsend san juan island whale watching tour mayseptember port townsend to san juan island passenger ferry.
You may even get to spend the morning with a pod of transient orcas. Hop aboard a whale watching and wildlife tour or rent a kayak and see the island by paddling along its shorelines. Seattle whale watching tours maydecember port townsend 4hour whale watching tour mayoctober port townsend san juan island whale watching tour mayseptember. We got to see plenty of sea life and other parts of puget sound and the deception pass area from the water. Set your course for orcas island eclipse charters in orcas for a relaxing afternoon of boating on one of their shipshape vessels. Experience wa washington state vacation orcas island. Call us at 8004506858 for charter inquiries or to book your tour today. You can reach us by washington state ferry from anacortes or by air with friday harbor seaplanes from seattle. The whale museum, located in beautiful friday harbor, washington, opened to the public in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species living in the wild. Whale watching on whidbey island whidbey island is lucky enough to be visited by two different populations of whales each year. Best orca whale watching in the san juan islands and puget sound off the coast of washington state, near seattle. Updated february 12, 2020 tours depart oak harbor and langley. 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.
Recreational, engaging and informative, we offer memorable experiences with a passionate crew, the most innovative boats, departing from the heart of it all, san juan island. Orcas island eclipse charters patrons can find places to park in the area. Whale watching from land whale watching is a favorite activity in and around puget sound. Friday harbor is uniquely located in the heart of northwest whale watching country, home.
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