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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 Harbour

By San Juan Safaris
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $183 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbour, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from city centre 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
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30pm
Price details
CA $182.79 x 1 AdultCA $182.79
Total
Price is CA $182.79
Until Mon, 22 Apr

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 Harbour from Seattle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPort Fee (USD1.00 per person)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised 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
  • Bathrooms are available on board the boat

Activity itinerary

San Juan Island
San Juan Island is considered the best place to view orca whales because the salmon, which are their prime source of food (about 95% of what they eat), travel up and down the west coast of San Juan Island and outlying areas. Take this Whale watching tour and see orca whales which has been viewed on over 90% of the tours with the possibility of spotting minke, humpback and grey whales to be higher. What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day. You will be guaranteed see marine mammals and come back with memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy the beauty of San Juan Island on an exclusive Whale Watch Cruise from Friday Harbour. 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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