Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in. Frequently asked questions about our whale watching tours. Whale watching like northwest locals do originally published may 1, 2017 at 4. 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. Tours are also launched at port townsend eastern entrance to the puget. The thrill of seeing a spout, or better yet, a breaching whale as it prepares to dive makes a fun adventure. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Killer whales near puget sound, washington youtube. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely. Thats because whale watching in olympic national park offers the unique opportunity to see majestic gray whales as they migrate from their breeding grounds in baja california up the coast to the bering strait, and back again. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island.
Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. 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. Whale watch tours from the olympic peninsula island adventures. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. 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. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors. During peak season orcas are encountered on 90% or more of tours. Seattle whale watching tours go whale watching in seattle.
Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. 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. 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. At seattle orca whale watching in partnership with san juan safaris we take great pride in providing you with the best orca whale watching and wildlife tours in the pacific northwest. Seattle a guide to whale watching tours, conservation. Whale watching like northwest locals do the seattle times. Port angeles whale watch company tours are a great value for such a world class experience. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise.
Port angeles whale watch company tourstourism tour. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Killer whales near puget sound, washington hoshana rabbah. Whale watching in washington washington waterfronts. 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. 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.
San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and their family members a 10% discount on all of our tours. In washington, whale watching boils down to the waters around vancouver island. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides. Whale watching cruises bellingham friday harbor seattle. Island adventures has been offering spring gray whale tours in 2006 and since then, this program boasts our highest success rate 99. A premier whale watching destination located just outside the famed olympic national park. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be. Seattle tours tours northwest all the best things to do. Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. Whale watching tour companies seattle forum tripadvisor.
For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. For a halfday adventure four to five hours, book the seattle edmonds whale watching tour. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. A number of tours operate yearround from the san juan islands. Gray whales migrate past seattle, washington, each year on their way to alaska. The tour land based tour of san juan island, orca whale. Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message board. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Whale watching kalaloch lodge at olympic national park. Our first class service and your comfort onboard is our priority and we look forward to ensuring your experience from start to finish is one you will always cherish. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point out wildlife and describe their behaviors.
Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. Download our list of washington state whale watching. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Three generations of our family have helped visitors have lifechanging experiences with some of the most majestic creatures on the planet. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska. Our popular whale watching tours from seattle that cruise through the waters. Tours northwest covers all the best things to see in seattle in small personalized groups by minicoach. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. Port angeles is strategically located for the best whale watching opportunity on the beautiful olympic peninsula just minutes from olympic national park, hurricane ridge, ediz hook, and the washington coast. Scroll down the page and find the most frequently asked question about the whales, our cruises, wildlife and the islands.
With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of. 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. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. View orca whales in their natural habitat on the new 55. 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. To read the entire content of this whale watching tours page, please go to. Whale watching just 90 miles from seattle in friday harbor on san juan island.
Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san juan. Is it possible along any of the island shorelines or onp coastline, etc. Whale watch western australia operates one of the longest whale watch seasons in the world and is the only company in australia offering whale watch experiences all year. Book an orca whale watching tour from friday harbor, san.
Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Book your orca whale watching tour with mayas legacy whale watching, departing daily from san juan island, just 90 miles from seattle. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. 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. Here are a couple of ways to add whales to your san juan island trip.
Whether you are planning a whale watching tour in the san juan islands or would rather do some. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. 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. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Guests must book their ferry trip aboard the victoria clipper separately from their whale watching tour. May 04, 2017 an insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Pnw whale watching tours in victoria and vancouver. We took the aerial tour of seattle on nov, 5th with two friends and while i wish the tour were.
From port angeles, the comfortable island explorer 4 can head. Kalaloch is among the best places in the world to watch one of natures biggest attractions. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. We tasted highlights from a few hidden gems i wouldnt have found on my own ellis w. Leave from port angeles or port townsend for short transit times and long whale watching times.
The victoria clipper provides whale watching tours out of seattle. Frequently asked questions san juan excursions whale and. Killer whales beached while hunting for seals prince rupert adventure tours. Oregon the best tips for whale watching in oregon whaletrips. Were blessed to live in whats been called the american. The highest mountain is mount rainier in washington, a sleeping volcano near seattle with a height of 4. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. The clipper operates from downtown seattle but they arent primarily a whale watching tour. This collection of whalefocused museums, parks and launching points run all the way. Orca whale watching seattle, wa by san juan safarisseattle.
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