San Juan Islands Whale Watching

San Juan Islands Whale Watching. Five whale watching tour companies are situated in various islands of the San Juans, prime whale feeding and habitat. If you're in the area, one of them is sure to be convenient for your own whale watching plans.

More on orca whales here.

More on humpback whales here.

San Juan Islands Whale Watching
from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Maya's Legacy Whale Watching

Maya's Legacy Whale Watching

1997 Mitchell Bay Rd, Snug Harbor Marina & Resort, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250; (360) 378-7996; info@sjiwhalewatch.com

www.sanjuanislandwhalewatch.com

Tripadvisor Reviews: Maya's Legacy Whale Watching in Friday Harbor WA

5-Star, Certificate of Excellence

Maya's Legacy is family owned and operated with 25 years experience. They focus on small group whale watching tours (6-person limit). Marine biologists and naturalists are along on every tour. They operate three 30 foot vessels, each with a heated cabin and restroom. They also offer private charters for photography tours, remote island tours, celebrations and more.

Rates: $119 - $129 per person; contact them for private charter rates.

Transient orca hunting harbor seals in Canadian waters near Vancouver Island.Transient orca hunting harbor seals in Canadian waters near Vancouver Island.

San Juan Excursions

San Juan Excursions

Lower Store: 10 Front Street, Suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Upper Store: 40 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
+1-360-378-6636; toll-free: +1-800-80-WHALE (+1-800-809-4253)
Email: sanjuanex@watchwhales.com

https://www.watchwhales.com/index.html

Tripadvisor Reviews of San Juan Excursions in Friday Harbor WA

San Juan Excursions is family owned and operated by second-generation islanders. Their 65 foot converted Navy search and rescue vessel, Odyssey, makes for comfortable whale watching. It has wrap-around decks and tons of windows for great views, an excellent sound system including an underwater microphone for eavesdropping on whale conversations, two restrooms, snack bar and fully equipped galley. Every trip includes 2 naturalists for your education. They guarantee that you'll see whales on your San Juan Islands whale watching tour, or you can return and ride again.

San Juan Safaris

San Juan Safaris

10 Front Street, Suite 102, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
All tours depart from 2 Spring Street Landing, Friday Harbor
1-800-450-6858; fun@sanjuansafaris.com

https://www.sanjuansafaris.com/

Tripadvisor Reviews: San Juan Safaris in Friday Harbor WA

San Juan Safaris offers a "Classic" Whale Watch and Wildlife Tour in their flagship boat, a 55 foot long, vessel with large windows, heated cabin, and 360 degree viewing deck. Or, choose their "Adventure" Whale Watch and Wildlife Tour in a new, "adventure vessel" that cruises at 35 knots. All-weather exposure suits are provided as the boat is open but covered.  Captains have years of experience, and 1-2 naturalists accompany each cruise.

Additional services include kayak tours, birding safaris, taxi service between islands, and a gift shop at their main address. See website for information.

A naturalist estimated this young humpback at around two years old.A naturalist estimated this young humpback at around two years old.

Spirit of Orca Whale and Wildlife Tours

Spirit of Orca Whale and Wildlife Tours

Spring Street Landing, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
+1-360-378-0302 or toll free: +1-844-SEE-ORCA; info@spiritoforca.com

https://www.spiritoforca.com/

Tripadvisor Reviews: Spirit of Orca Whale and Wildlife Tours in Friday Harbor WA
5 Star

Spirit of Orca is a powerful 26 foot boat that accommodates groups of up to 6 persons for whale and wildlife tours out of Friday Harbor. Captain Ken is a certified naturalist with more than 3 decades of experience on waters from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.

Tours are daily from May 1 through September 30. See website for additional info on private and off-season tours.

Western Prince Whale and Wildlife Tours

Ahoy mates, whales on the port side!Ahoy mates, whales on the port side!

Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours
1 Spring St., Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
+1-360-378-5315 or toll free: +1-800-757-6722
Email: inquire@orcawhalewatch.com

www.orcawhalewatch.com

Tripadvisor Reviews: Western Prince Whale and Wildlife Tours in Friday Harbor WA
5 Star, Certificate of Excellence

In operation since 1986, Western Prince Whale and Wildlife Tours was the first company to offer whale watching tours from the the San Juan Islands. Naturalists accompany every 3-4 hour tour.

The 46' vessel offers indoor/outdoor seating, walk-around deck, heated cabin, snack bar and restrooms.

Their open air, 27 foot rigid hull zodiac style boat offers an exciting 2.5-3 hour fast-paced adventure, each passenger is suited up with anti-exposure suits for warmth and protection. They also offer groups and private charters, sea kayaking and wildlife tours.

Rates: Cabin cruiser: Adults $95; Children 2-12 $65; Children under 2 free. Zodiac: $76 - $105 depending on season. See their website for discounts.

Zodiac style Western Explorer, operated by Western Prince Tours, can practically fly across the water.Zodiac style Western Explorer, operated by Western Prince Tours, can practically fly across the water.

San Juan Islands Whale Watching
from Eastsound, Orcas Island

Outer Island Excursions

Outer Island Excursions

54 Hunt Rd., Smugglers Villa Resort, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245
+1-360-376-3711

https://outerislandx.com/

Tripadvisor Reviews - Outer Island Expeditions, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA
4.5 Star, Certificate of Excellence

Whale watching, private charters, kayaking adventures, lighthouse tours, charter fishing, even a water taxi service. This company offers something for everyone. With numerous boats to choose from and with knowledgeable crew, they guarantee a whale sighting or you can come back for free (between June 10 and September 10). Choose from one of three 38 foot catamarans with comfortable amenities, to 23 foot skiffs.

Rates: $99 - $199, check their website for details and discounts.

Harbor seals, also called, tongue-in-cheek, orca whale bon-bons, are a target prey of transient orcas.Harbor seals, also called, tongue-in-cheek, orca whale bon-bons, are a target prey of transient orcas.

San Juan Islands Whale Watching Map

San Juan Islands Whale Watching


Wiki on the San Juan Islands

FYI: Whale watching from the Port Angeles harbor is an excellent choice especially for viewing humpback whales.

Interested in more San Juan Islands vacation activities? Click the link for additional attractions and activities throughout the San Juan Islands. 

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