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M/V Osprey with a humpback whale
Guests enjoy the bow on the M/V Sea Lion
Humpback whale tail
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
Professional Naturalists will teach you about the wildlife your see

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

By San Juan Safaris
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $135 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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

  • Friday Harbor
    • 98250, Friday Harbor, Washington, United States

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12:30pm Departure
  • Earn $4.05
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Departs from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island at 12:30pm

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30pm
Price details
$135.00 x 1 Adult$135.00
Total
Price is $135.00
Until Fri, May 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWhale Watching Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to/from Friday Harbor from Seattle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPort Fee (USD1.00 per person)

Know before you book

  • 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
  • "Special Limited" tour not recommended for child aged 13 and under
  • Restrooms are available on board the boat

Activity itinerary

San Juan Island
  • 4h
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

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSan Juan Island
    • San Juan Island, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFriday Harbor
    • 98250, Friday Harbor, Washington, United States

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