We are incredibly fortunate to be able to watch three resident pods of orca whales all fish eaters. Use promo code bogo when booking online or call our. Once you are checked in, relax at the inn or walk around downtown friday harbor visiting local shops, eateries, art galleries or museums. San juan islands san juan cruises bellingham friday harbor.
The island has distinct personality and is the second biggest island in the san juans county. We have one of the highest whale sighting rates due to our highspeed boats and experienced captains. Five whale watching tour companies are situated in various islands of the san juans, prime whale feeding and habitat. Shop for san juan puerto rico excursions to enjoy during your day in port. We also offer the orca whale adoption program through the whale museum. We enjoyed a memorable 3 day trip to san juan island which included biking, hiking, kayaking and whale watching along with great meals and up close encounters with deer and foxes. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. We want to set an example for other boaters on the water ensuring the continuation of wildlife viewing for years to come. Bring your car over to friday harbor on the washington state ferry one of the worlds best ferry rides and then drive to the harrison house suites just a short distance from the ferry landing.
When cruise vacations go wrong, you have to admit sometimes its your fault. It was quite windy down at the south end of the island so we headed north to search of whales and wildlife in calm water. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Were enjoying a glorious late spring in the pacific northwest, and as of may 11, 2012 we are running our full day port townsend san juan island whale watching tours our signature tour, this daylong cruise on the glacier spirit combines orca watching with an onboard naturalist, and a tour of the beautiful san juan islands. In addition to hosting the worlds only whale museum the san juan islands are also home to washington states hidden treasure. I thoroughly enjoyed whale watching on board odyssey at san juan islands with my wife. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan. Travel the scenic byway with or without a car washingtons newest scenic byway includes marine highway and two beautiful islands. San juan classic day sailing whale watching in friday harbor, wa. We visit the popular town of friday harbor for shopping. About san juan excursions which offers whale watching. Just 90 miles north of seattle, whale watching and wildlife tours from friday harbor, san juan island, washington. Bring the whole family to this center, where kiddos are welcomed with open arms.
The legal viewing distance applies the same to all vessels lower profile boats cannot get you any closer, so they just cant see as well as you will from the island explorer. Tips for making the most of your trip with san juan. The best place in the world to see orca aka killer whales, and more. Via rail and the canadian rockies with calgary stampede 8470.
When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. Whale watching was a top priority on my bucket list for a long time. Buy one get one half off click here to redeem a standard whale watching tour. Very few people know this, but humpback whales and dolphins can be seen just a few meters from the bay of san juan del sur. 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. More than 500,000 people annually go whale watching in the waters of washington and british columbia around the san juan islands. Enjoy our full day san juan island whale watching tours. Its not always the case that we get to choose which whale sighting we pursue on our daily departures from friday harbor. Whale watching in the san juan islands is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge. Transient or biggs, killer whales aka orca whales can often be seen yearround, as well as steller sea lions, harbor seals, porpoise, bald eagles.
Whale watching tours from san juan island in seattle. The height above the water gives you a much better vantage point. Take a relaxing outing on the waters when you rent a vessel from san juan excursions in friday harbor. Abounding with natural beauty, endless activities, and beautiful places to explore, san juan island is the perfect place to relax on a day trip or weekend gateway. San juan excursions friday harbor 2020 all you need to. We have highlytrained naturalists on board all of our trips.
The smithsonian magazine names port angeles, washington as one of the countrys top whalewatching destinations. These three orca whale families come to the san juan islands each year may through september in search of their primary food source, the chinook salmon king. Whale watching san juan islands western prince whale. Wake up to an unforgettable breakfast and then walk from the harrison house to san juan excursions where you can enjoy a comfortable and exciting wildlife cruise on the classic motor yacht odyssey. With multiple families spotted within our range, we chose a company favorite for todays adventure the t65as. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or. Orcas island eclipse charters whale and wildlife tours. We had a mix of sun and clouds that made the scenery especially beautiful and dramatic today. Between november and march, these mammals visit the area in order to feed and mate. Whale watching san juan islands western prince whale watching. Customs delays, and the ability to drive directly to us, you are in control of your valuable vacation time. Magnificent orca or killer whales live in the san juan islands yearround, and this is the best place in the world to see them in the wild.
Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. With whale watching season in high gear we headed to the san juan islands in midaugust. I love spending time on the water here in the san juan islands. Soak in the natural beauty of the pacific northwest aboard the finest whale watching vessel on. Outer island excursions whale watching san juan islands. Soak in the natural beauty of the pacific northwest aboard the finest whale watching vessel on the entire west coast, the island explorer 5. Download our whale watching wildlife cruises, friday harbor, san juan island, washington brochure, download and print our full. If youre in the area, one of them is sure to be convenient for your own whale watching plans. Island adventures orca whale watching tours in the san juan.
Get a group together and join us on a private boat charter in the san juan islands. Sit inside their warm cabins with large viewing windows or enjoy the fresh salty air outside on the bow, lower or upper deck. Our luxurious, highspeed vessels for small groups of passengers can accommodate a more personal experience with the whales and our crew. The sound system allows our naturalist to turn the boat into a. For more information on things to do in san juan island, download our. Take a whale watch cruise aboard the odyssey, san juan excursions classic 65foot powerboat. It was just an unforgettable experience of my life. The san juan islands scenic byway was designated by washington state in april 2009 for its natural beauty and historical and cultural significance. About whale watching excursions in the pacific northwest, including whale watching season and whale watching tour companies.
This value vacation in canada is an explorers dreamfrom the rocky mountains to the pacific northwest. Western prince whale watching is located in scenic friday harbor on san juan island, just 90 miles north of seattle, washington. Promoting respectful whale watch and wildlife tours from san juan island. San juan safaris, located in friday harbor on san juan island, is in the perfect location to provide you with the thrill of seeing orcas in their natural habitat. Brandnew, custom designed boats feature theater style seating and. She is a certified marine naturalist for san juan excursions and also works at the center for whale research. The worlds best opportunity to see wild orca whales is right here in the san juan islands, midapril through october. We stayed on san juan island for a week, overlooking haro strait.
To help make the most of your time on san juan island, we have produced a helpful map with information about our whale watch tours as well as points of interest around friday harbor and san juan island. So if youre looking for an amazing boating experience in friday harbor, look no further than san juan. The weather was perfect and the whales and other wildlife were abundant. Though this is a prime whale watching area, we didnt see any from the house and elected to take a trip with san juan excursions. The worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through. The mv kestrel is a rib ridged inflatable style vessel that cruises waters around san juan island at an impressive 35 knots.
The calm waters near the san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to view wild orcas. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. San juan classic day sailing whale watching experience wa. Mayas legacy whale watching offers a premier experience with never more than 15 passengers per tour. The best tours in san juan according to viator travelers are. She graduated from evergreen state college with a bachelor of science in marine biology and ornithology. Sure, mother nature can rain out your caribbean cruise or a poorly timed cold can leave you in bed on a. Join us on the new and fast, 55ft vessel sea lion for a naturalist guided tour in one of the most unique marine ecosystems. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures.
All inclusive snorkel and beach boat tour to culebra. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. Whale watching san juan islands, popular tourist attractions. Whale watching tours in the san juan islands whale watching in the san juan islands is better from anacortes. San juan outfitters is best known for its high quality whale watch and wildlife tours, focusing not only on showing our guests orca killer whales, but a wider variety of wildlife as well. San juan island is in the middle of the southern resident orcas federally designated critical habitat and summer feeding and socializing grounds. Tours can be hit or miss, but we could not have chosen a better day for our tour with san juan excursions. Our goal is to give our guests an enjoyable and exciting tour, while always practicing the highest level of respect for wildlife and boating safety. We have a trained naturalist on board and are waiting to share the adventure with you. Whales seen on every whale watching tour so far this season. Download the watching whales in the san juan islands brochure. These three orca whale families come to the san juan islands each year may through september in search of their primary food source, the chinook.
Whale watching with san juan excursions tips for family trips. Outer island excursions offer highquality, unforgettable whale watching, marine and fishing charter experiences in the san juan islands of washington state. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or a fun and relaxing evening on bellingham bay. Whale watching in the san juan islands of washington state is a bucket list experience. For guided kayak tours, check out members of the san juan island kayak association. The island explorer is the perfect whale watch boat for the san juan islands. Orca whale watching tours reservations san juan outfitters. Other highlights include dalls porpoise, harbor porpoise, minke whales, humpback whales, bald eagles, and more. On this trip we saw lots of orca whales, stellar sea lions, and very happy humans. Melisa pinnow grew up on san juan island in washington state. Canadian rockies rail tour with calgary stampede cosmos. Experience the thrill of seeing orca whales, seals, porpoises and so much more wildlife on one of our whale watching trips off the san juan islands near seattle.
We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 24. Click to download things to do in friday harbor pdf. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition. Join us on the new and fast, 55ft vessel sea lion for a naturalist guided tour. For the past 19 years, we have been offering whale watchingwildlife cruises in the san juan islands. About san juan excursions which offers whale watching tours. We use cookies and other technologies to understand how you and other visitors use our site, and improve your browsing experience. Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching. Oct 25, 2008 take a whale watch cruise aboard the odyssey, san juan excursions classic 65foot powerboat. Whale watching in the san juan islands in addition to hosting the worlds only whale museum the san juan islands are also home to washington states hidden treasure. Therefore, it is the perfect opportunity to organize a whale and dolphin watching tour. The island boasts double the number of sunny days as seattle 250 sunny days and half of the annual rain 29 inches versus 58 inches. Humpback whales, minke whales, and, gray whales also call the region home.
San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. You can also spot humpbacks, minkes, gray whales, steller sea lions, and many other underrated species. Experience premiere whale watching with san juan excursions aboard the 65 foot, twinengine, classic motor yacht odyssey. Outer island excursions offers guaranteed whale watching tours see whales or ride again free. The san juan islands of washington are the best place in the world to view orca.
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