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. For whale watching, id choose folks out of anacortes, the san juan islands, or victoria. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Northwest humpback comeback excites whale watchers. Show me seattle leads 4 12hour roundtrip tours to the plant daily beginning at 8. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. 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. Depart from downtown victoria and soak in phenomenal views of the. Our popular whale watching tours from seattle that cruise through the waters off victoria. Were located in the san juan islands just 90 miles north of downtown seattle. 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. 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. I was skeptical at first, not thinking that we would see many whales in the six hours we would be gone.
Convenience cruising at over 40mph, the saratoga and the chilkat express will take you throughout the salish sea and san juan islands. Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and. Whale watching tour companies seattle message board. Warm summer sun reflects off of downtown skyscrapers as the crew makes final preparations to embark on a journey to the series of. Tours downtown seattle go whale watching in seattle. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of. 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 pods of orcas. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. We started our trip at 7am, and returned to downtown seattle at 7pm the same day. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington.
May 04, 2017 a locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Seattle whale watching tours whale watching tours, seattle. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. According to their website, they now are located in des moines, quite a bit south of seattle. When i booked a whale watching tour from port angeles earlier this month. May 26, 2015 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. Mar 11, 2017 keep in mind our boat is cashless and payments are by credit card only. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. Take this small group seattle city tour by minibus to explore the many forces that have shaped the city from past to present. Your victoria vacation begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour.
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. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. 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. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. Whale watching cruises bellingham friday harbor seattle. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. For my second day interning at seattle southside, i had the opportunity to experience. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Daylong whale watching tours from seattle, around whidbey island, to the iconic san juan islands. Salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds just minutes north of downtown seattle. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. First two sailings of seattle cruise season canceled amid coronavirus outbreak.
Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. Whale watching tour companies seattle forum tripadvisor. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low season. 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. Considered one of seattles best day tours, the whale plane package includes round trip air on a kenmore air seaplane from downtown lake union, seattle to friday harbor for a san juan safaris whale watching and wildlife tour by boat. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike.
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. The victoria clipper provides whale watching tours out of seattle. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a smart phone. Whale watching just 90 miles from seattle in friday harbor on san juan island.
Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching. 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. Seattle a guide to whale watching tours, conservation. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper. The island explorer 4 is docked directly behind anthonys homeport restaurant at the everett marina at 18th street. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. 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. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san. 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. A guide to whale watching in the san juan islands, washington.
Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. Meet the real pacific northwest locals as we journey to the san juan islands and discover seattle whale watching through the eyes of captain jason mihok, clipper captain of. The elliott bay water taxi goes from pier 50 in downtown seattle to seacrest dock. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Head to edmonds, 20 minutes north of downtown seattle, to see whales in the wild. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or. Enjoy whale watching and a san juan island day trip from seattle. Learn about the areas vibrant ecosystem from the on board naturalist and tour a charming island town. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Whale watching in the san juan islands the mandagies. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely.
During peak season orcas are encountered on 90% or more of tours. This is the only cruise that leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing you to skip the traffic and get out on the water. State ferry and a young humpback whale near downtown seattle. High speed whale watching tour 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. Dolphin tours gray whale whale watching tours whale tattoos day trips from seattle seattle vacation canada orcas island san juan islands the best orca whale watching is from friday harbor, san juan island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown seattle. All the ones i have seen leave from orcas island or anacortes area, and.
Whale watching vancouver or seattle vancouver forum. Seattle orca whale watching partnering with san juan safaris for an incredible orca whale watching tour youll never forget. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low season take a scenic cruise from seattle to friday harbor, where you will embark on an exciting day of whale watching and sea life exploration. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Sometimes the orcas are located by victoria, sometimes theyre in the gulf islands or the san juan islands. For our gray whale tours from everett, boarding time is 30 minutes prior to departure. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Enjoy a high speed whale watching trip from downtown seattle with whales guaranteed. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper. Anacortes is the homeport to the san juan islands and conveniently located only 90 miles north of downtown seattle. Save on your victoria clipper ferry when booking our seattle to victoria with whale watching tour package.
Clipper vacations offers whale watching cruises in march, april and may as the whales migrate through seattle s puget sound on their way to alaska. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. Guests must book their ferry trip aboard the victoria clipper separately from their whale watching tour. 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. Offering a delightful experience, these tours are all you need to enjoy your visit to the fullest. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. Tours on san juan island require an hour and a half ferry ride each way which can be tricky in the summer months. If you are looking for a kayak tour near seattle, the sheltered waters of the.
Island adventures guests should park in the marina village visitor parking stalls. Depart downtown seattle for a magnificent day of whale watching in victoria, bc. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 39,458 views.
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