As mentioned before, you can spot whales off the coast of Washington and in the Puget Sound throughout the year, but your chances of seeing one of these magnificent creatures is much higher during whale watching season. Whale watching season in Washington is from April to October, with peak viewing times being between May and July. When Is Whale Watching Season in Washington? While the orcas are most often seen in Puget Sound, you can also spot other species such as humpback whales, gray whales, and minke whales throughout Seattle’s waterways almost year-round! Last April I went on a whale watching tour that departed just north of Seattle and it has been by far my favorite experience since moving to Washington and I recommend it to anyone planning to visit during Seattle whale watching season. Our Whale Watching office is open daily in season 8 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time.The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of whales, making whale watching one of the best things to do in Seattle during whale watching season. We are located at 950 Westlake Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: (800) 450-6858, you can also reach us through our partner San Juan Safaris, their office and whale watching vessels are conveniently located next to the ferry terminal in Friday Harbor and are located close to shops, restaurants, and hotels, and are a quick walk from anywhere in town. If you’re planning a whale watching trip to the San Juan Islands, just ask us and we’ll be more than happy to help you plan your trip. You’ll love the relaxing ferry trip that winds through the San Juan archipelago to its final destination of the Friday Harbor ferry terminal– just steps from San Juan Safaris! Let Us Help Driving from Seattle to Friday Harborįrom downtown Seattle you can drive to Anacortes and catch the Washington State Ferry, part of the Washington Scenic Byway. Want to spend the night on San Juan Island? No problem! You can fly back at a later date at no extra cost. ![]() The package includes both roundtrip airfare and a Whale Watch and Wildlife Tour. The flight takes just 45 minutes and you’ll land steps away from our storefront and vessel. You’ll fly on a float plane from Lake Union in downtown Seattle to the Friday Harbor Marina. There are two easy and beautiful ways to access San Juan Island – by plane or car and ferry! Flying from Seattle to Friday HarborĪt San Juan Safaris we work exclusively with Kenmore Air to create a one-of-a-kind Whale Plane Package for a fun, easy, and quick day trip from Seattle. San Juan Safaris is widely known for having the most experienced staff on the water and we’re proud that many of our team members have been working with us for almost a decade. Our experienced boat captains make sure you get the best views possible and have been working in the area for many years. We encourage you to ask questions and love to share stories about the orcas and the local area. A Galley where beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and concession style snacks are available for purchaseĪll of our tours are staffed by marine naturalists who will teach you about the wildlife, ecology, and geology of the Salish Sea.Large heated cabin with plenty of windows.This helps to make sure that there’s plenty of viewing space along the railings. Coast Guard approved for 126 passengers, but we limit all tours to 85 guests. The Osprey is spacious and a comfortable. Great for families and groups! We travel further and faster than other whale watching tours, letting us cover more water and increasing our chances of seeing whales. Our main vessel, the Osprey has two viewing decks with space for every passenger along the railing. We see orca whales on over 90% of our tours during peak season. MSNBC says the San Juans are “celebrated for their spectacular whale-watching and wildlife-viewing opportunities.”Īs a member of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, our captains are in constant contact with all vessels on the water and track all whale sighting in real time. The area is known for its incredible wild orca whales and amazing natural beauty. We offer a variety of tours in the beautiful waters surrounding the San Juan Islands. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. ![]() 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.
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