The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. 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. My boyfriend and i would like to take a trip up to seattle to whale watch. In the event of a nowhale trip, you are invited back with us for a complimentary tour. Less than two hours from seattle and victoria, you can find this. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. Many people are unaware that the traditional travel pattern of our local resident orca whales take them south into the puget sound in late october. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors.
February and in the spring months of march through may. Orca whale watching from seattle island adventures. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. From march to may, you can also hop on one of the whale watching tours from everett to spot majestic gray whales.
Whale watching tour companies seattle forum tripadvisor. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales. The cruise leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing us to skip the traffic and get right out on the water. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be sure to zoom in to see the details. Dial up the beauty exponentially and be back in seattle by dinner by asking about a kenmore air sea plane return flight. Main season starts in march and ends in october, tours for gray whales take. 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. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Seattle a guide to whale watching tours, conservation. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor.
Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. Find hotels and airbnbs near whale watching map whale watching featured in. Add a little more adventure by including a 3hour private sea kayaking trip or 3hour whale watching a public departure boat tour from roche harbor. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. Upon arrival, enjoy time to explore the inner harbour, check out the parliament buildings or have lunch before hopping on an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. Port townsend and san juan island whalewatching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off. This collection of whalefocused museums, parks and launching points run all the way. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of opportunities for a close encounter with these magnificent creatures. Thrill to the sights of whales, porpoises, eagles, otters, seals, deer and many varieties of sea birds in their natural habitat. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Whidbey island departures march april 25, 2020 leave at 11am thursmonday. Is it possible along any of the island shorelines or onp coastline, etc.
Seattle edmonds departures march 6april 30, 2020 leave edmonds at 10. Whale watching in vancouver in winter march vancouver forum. Licensed captains and trained marine naturalists assure you and your family of a safe, informative and entertaining voyage aboard a quiet and comfortable classic motor yacht. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. While we have wonderful boat tours that give you a great perspective, sometimes the whales schedule doesnt exactly match tour schedules. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here. Depending on which tour youre on, boarding will take place at one of our two locations. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. With cold water and plenty of prey like salmon to feed on, puget sound is the goto place for whale watching, meaning seattleites dont have to travel far to get a glimpse of these majestic mammals that call the sound their home. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Looking for a company with great customer service, vast experience in the field and a strong safety record. For our gray whale tours from everett, boarding time is 30 minutes prior to departure.
San juan island outfitters offers this exclusive adventure day trip from downtown seattle featuring round trip seaplane ride and. Let us help you begin your fantastic adventure by downloading our free vacation guide. The down side of that trip is the boat they use is not as comfy as their summer boat. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Puget sound waters teem with wildlife that attracts these mammals close to the shore. 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. Mar 11, 2017 keep in mind our boat is cashless and payments are by credit card only. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. A number of tours operate yearround from the san juan islands. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in. Can anyone recommend a whale watching tour company.
Whale watching cruises bellingham friday harbor seattle. Could you please advise on what islandor can we stay in downtown seattle and take cab over to where we need to catch ferry. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. Im ready to book my tour call our office to book 1 888 672 6722. See how orcas beach themselves to catch young seals this happens only in argentina around march.
The victoria clipper provides whale watching tours out of seattle. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. Here are a couple of ways to add whales to your san juan island trip. Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. I was skeptical at first, not thinking that we would see many whales in the six hours we would be gone. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point. For my second day interning at seattle southside, i had the opportunity to experience. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle.
Where to go whale watching in the western usa visit the usa. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whale watching around san juan island. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan islands. We only have the one shot and want to make sure we use a good solid company. Island adventures guests should park in the marina village visitor parking stalls. Puget sound express is a family owned business thats cruised. 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. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october.
San juan island tours from seattle evergreen escapes. 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 watching opportunities in march around vancouver island are very limited. I already knew the answer our whale watching adventure. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching.
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. High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle. Whale watching tours from san juan island in seattle. 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.
Nov 27, 2018 with cold water and plenty of prey like salmon to feed on, puget sound is the goto place for whale watching, meaning seattleites dont have to travel far to get a glimpse of these majestic mammals that call the sound their home. 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. Daylong whale watching tours from seattle, around whidbey island, to the iconic san juan islands. Whale watching from land whidbey and camano 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. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises seattle puget sound.
It is not uncommon to have nearly 90 whales playing the waters near seattle. In recent years, march may and october november, have had similar sighting success. The best time of year for port angeles whale watching is from march until. While plenty of commercial tours will charter you around the sound, whale watching does not always require a boat. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 39,458 views. Clipper vacations offers whalewatching cruises in march, april and may as the whales migrate through seattles puget sound on their way to alaska. No rush, this is a lifetime guarantee as we want to bring all of our guests whale watching dreams to life. Winter orca whale watching from the iconic seattle waterfront. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. May 26, 2015 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. During peak viewing months, our success rate for sighting orcas is almost 100%.
Take this small group seattle city tour by minibus to explore the many forces that have shaped the city from past to present. Seattle whale watching tours whale watching tours, 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. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. Meet one of the official partners, puget sound express whale watching here. In march they actually offer gray whale tours out of everett. When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. 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.
Oregon the best tips for whale watching in oregon whaletrips. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. Whale watching in vancouver in winter march vancouver. Whale watching is a favorite activity in and around puget sound. Contact us western prince whale watching san juan island. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Each spring march, april, may provides one of the best whale watching opportunities in washington. The main target species from vancouvervictoria are orcas and humpback whales, and neither are relieably present in early spring.
A variety of whales make their annual trip from the warm waters off the. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. We will be in seattle and all around the area next week. All state parks will close march 23, and you can join the whale watch online. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. View orca whales in their natural habitat on the new 55. For the best whalewatching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whalewatching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island.
Check out our quick and easy faq before you go so you can stay focused on the fun action. Hello, my hubby to be and i will be spending our honeymoon in canada and will be in vancouver from 5th to 10th of march. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point out wildlife and describe their behaviors. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Are there any whale watching tours on during this time. Weve rounded up five incredible whalewatching spots along the pacific, from. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. 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. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. The island explorer 4 is docked directly behind anthonys homeport restaurant at the everett marina at 18th street.
We booked our puget sound express whale watching tour the night before we left seattle it was the only thing we planned the entire weekend. Puget sound express whale watching tour seattle bloggers. Enjoying this tour early on in your visit to seattle can provide many benefits from all of your knowledgeable guides recommendations. May 04, 2017 an insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whalewatching around san juan island. We use the san juan clipper for our gray whale watching tours as well as our orca tours in the summer since the our three viewing decks provide 360 views and indoor and outdoor whale. Wondering what to expect on your next seattle whale watching trip. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. In april the switch back to anacortes but decide on the day of the trip whether to go out into the san juans if there have been orcas spotted or south to see the gray whales. 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.
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