Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

By San Juan Safaris

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Overview

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.

Activity location

San Juan Island
- San Juan Island, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

10 Front St suite 102
- 10 Front Street
- 98250, Friday Harbor, Washington, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

Whale Watching Cruise
Local taxes
Friday Harbor Port Fee
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.

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Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For maximum safety children under 2 should be in a harness carrier strapped to a parent and remain in the cabin
Restrooms are available on board the boat

Activity itinerary

San Juan Island

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.

Location

Activity location

San Juan Island
- San Juan Island, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

10 Front St suite 102
- 10 Front Street
- 98250, Friday Harbor, Washington, United States
248 Reuben Memorial Dr
- 248 Reuben Memorial Drive
- 98250, Friday Harbor, Washington, United States

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