Were located in the san juan islands just 90 miles north of downtown seattle. This special limited season focuses on gray whales that migrate along the west coast, stopping to feed in local waters on their way back to alaska. Payment options visa, mastercard, american express, discover make reservation. The shores and waterways of washington state is filled with aquatic life like the minke, humpback and the california gray whales. An informative guided tour of seattle covering all the famous attractions, including a 2hour stop at pike place market and admission to the top of the space needle. The southern resident killer whale srkw is a flagship species, a cultural icon, and an. This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale watching tours only. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Memorial day through late august we offer whale watching at sunset.
Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. Providing high quality tours for over 30 years, we are the longest operating whale watch company in the san juan islands 90 miles north of seattle, and with that experience, we make every one of our tours a unique adventure. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. But something that defines seattle more than anything is its location. Gray whale migration national marine mammal laboratory noaa. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 41,438 views. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching.
A seattle restaurant inspired by the sea julie carlson january 7, 2014 a 20 james beard finalist for best new restaurant, the whale wins is the latest venture from chef renee erickson of the similarly whimsically named walrus and the carpenter. Although the local tv folks go gaga when orcas are sighted in elliot bay, they the orcas, not the tv crews do not normally live near seattle. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. The whale wins brunch at home is the perfect way to start your sunday celebration on may 10th. Read the latest word and features on the whale trail. 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.
Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. Along the oregon coast, you can see resident gray whales in summer too. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a. 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. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. Thank you to all the people who made it a great experience. As you near the north end of the island, take a short detour to spencer spit state park, with its long sandy beach. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october.
Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. The roasted chicken was very flavorful, and the harissa sauce excellent. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Seattle is known for many thingsfor major attractions like the space needle, for amazing outdoorsy activities within and near the city, and for fresh and local foods. The greatest whale watching value in the state just 30 minutes from seattle. 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.
Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Beginning just this year one company started to operate a whale watch tour out of downtown seattle in winter only. The island explorer 4 is the little sister to the island explorer 5 the island explorer 4 is 85 long, 22 wide with many of the same great features. 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. Jan 07, 2014 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. Its also considered the best place to view orca whales. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Contact seattle orca whale watching we are located at 950 westlake ave n, seattle, wa 98109 phone. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. The clipper operates from downtown seattle but they arent primarily a whale watching tour.
We will be in seattle and all around the area next week. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. Then, its back to your bike for a quick 4mile cycle to the ferry dock. Whale watching in washington washington whale watching tours. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that. If you would like to visit magnificent olympic national park in addition to doing some whale watching, come to port angeles from late august through october.
Whale watching from land whidbey and camano islands. An awesome boat ride with friendly and educated hosts. Sandwiched between mountains to the east and the puget sound to the west, seattles location is what opens up much of the amazing things to do in the area. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. 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. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. These are solely whale watching trips so the entire 56 hrs is spent locating the whales then viewing. Island explorer 4 is the favorite boat for many of our guests.
Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here. A zipped file containing notes, metadata and gray whale database for access 2003 or higher is available for download here. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. As i understand it, whale watching boats out of seattle still have to travel north 60 miles or so to see any orcas, so departing from seattle doesnt really help. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. United states whale watching from seattle or vancouver my husband and i are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver august 28th through september 5th. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. Timing depends on which types of whales you want to see and the operating seasons of the whale watching tours. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour.
Three generations of our family have helped visitors spend time with orcas, humpbacks, grays, and minke whales that experience and dedication makes it possible for us to guarantee that youll see whales on this trip or we. Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattles lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island. Gila river rafting, birding, and eco tour for one, two, or four at pacific nw float trips up to 47% off. The san juans are the best place to see wild orca whales in the united states. Generally, summer months will offer more opportunities to see orcas from more whale watching companies whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near and far. With over 100 sites and signs hugging the pacific coast from british columbia all the way down to southern california, the whale trail is your best guide and resource for watching sea mammals from shore. Downloadprint a pocket guide for responsible marine wildlife viewing. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near. 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.
Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. I took a trip out of anacortes and had a great time. The waters just north of seattle are home to some of the largest collection of whales anywhere in the world. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. Whale watching from seattle or vancouver fodors travel. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico.
Federal government wants your opinion on whalewatching rules to protect orcas, seattle times. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. 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 in washington is one of the top things to do on a visit to the main city of seattle or the popular san juan islands.
See orcas, humpback whales, gray whales, and a broad array of wildlife in the san juan. Seattle orca whale watching partnering with san juan safaris for an incredible orca whale watching tour youll never forget. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message board. At this time of year in the pacific northwest the sun does not set until approximately 9. Jun 09, 2016 the waters just north of seattle are home to some of the largest collection of whales anywhere in the world. Killer whale tales is a 501 c 3 environmental education program that uses storytelling and field based science to. What they do is ferry people to friday harbor, then depart from there again to whale watch for 2 12 hours, then come back to friday harbor where everyone spends a couple hours in town. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around.