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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Admire the jewel of the Pacific Northwest - the San Juan Islands.
- View the magnificent Orca or Killer Whales in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating as you cruise through the beautiful San Juan Islands.
- Let our professional naturalist inform you about Orcas, other marine wildlife & San Juan Island's ecosystem.
- Keep warm and informed - the new vessel is stocked with a wildlife library, blankets, jackets & high quality binoculars.
- Hear the whales communicate with our professional quality hydrophone.
- Admire not only the Orcas but you may also see Grays, Humpbacks or Minkes whales.
- Maybe, you'll spot a dolphin, too.
- Catch sight of Harbor Seals, Dall's Porpoises, Harbor Porpoises, Sea Lions & Pacific White Sided Dolphins.
- See Double-crested Cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, Glaucous-winged Gull & Oyster Catchers nesting or flying through the air.
Tour Options
This tour / activity has the following tour options. Click the "Check Availability" button to select a travel date and confirm availability for your preferred tour option.
12pm Departure
- Price from USD $80.79
- Departs at 12pm
- Code: PM1200
1pm Departure
- Price from USD $80.79
- Departs at 1pm
- Code: PM1300
5:30pm Departure
- Price from USD $80.79
- Departs at 5:30pm
- Code: PM1730
Description
Enjoy the beauty of San Juan Island on the exclusive Whale Watch Cruise from Friday Harbor onboard the new, fast and stable MV Sea Lion, which seats up to 24 passengers, for a more intimate experience.
Tour Highlights
A professional naturalist
Members of a whale spotting service
Over 95% (per trip basis) sighting record!
Fast, safe & comfortable vessel
Emphasis on the entire ecosystem
Binoculars, blanket, jackets on board
Educational books, field guides & maps on board
Hydrophone aboard the vessel
Tour Schedule
- April 3, 10 & 17:Noon
- April 24 - October 2 Daily: 1:00 PM
- October 9, 16 & 23:Noon
- June 12 - August 21 Daily: 5:30 PM
Office located just steps from the ferry landing, right on water, underneath Downriggers Restaurant.
Getting to San Juan Island
From Seattle
Take Interstate 5 to the Burlington exit 230 (90 minutes approximately)
Turn west on Highway 20 until you reach Anacortes (20 minutes approximately)
Follow the signs to the ferry landing
Purchase a ferry ticket to Friday Harbor. We recommend parking at the ferry landing in Anacortes and purchasing a pedestrian far (approximately $13USD - peak season prices may apply) as Friday Harbor is perfect for walking (an parking may be subject to availability). One can bring a vehicle on the ferry (approximately $55USD per vehicle - peak season prices may apply)
Hop on and take a picturesque ferry cruise whcih was named a scenic byway in 2008, to San Juan Island (1 hour approximately)
Please Note: We recommend you arrive at least 60-90 minutes prior to ferry departure to ensure space is available. Please do not confuse the ferry departure time with your tour departure time.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Whale Watching By Boat From San Juan Islands (Whale Watching). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Wonderful Tour! Saw many Orcas. Our Tour Guide was very knowledgeable! Tour was definitely worth the money!
Reviewed by: Marsha H., USA, July 2010
The naturalists and captain were frantastic. They were very friendly, knowledgable, and willing to discuss the area wildlife through the whole trip. We actually saw all three Orca pods, which was a very unusual sight. We also saw some seals and a couple of bald eagles. It was a great trip!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, September 2009
The naturalists were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I enjoyed the trip greatly!
Reviewed by: Linda W., USA, July 2009
We saw several pods of Orcas fairly close up, and on the way out we saw several Dahl's Porpoise porpoising. This was after all the purpose of our porpoise cruise. And it was a lovely day, to boot. But the birding was dull.
Reviewed by: Robert H., USA, July 2008
We took this wonderful trip in September and were very pleased with the helpful and informative crew - they made the trip most interesting. We knew there was no guarantee that we would see whales, but to our amazement, we saw about 40. What a thrill to see the whale jumping out of the water, spinning and flopping with giant splashes. Thank you for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Reviewed by: Linda I., USA, November 2007
We were both impressed with the Captain as he did his best to find the Orca pods and the crew that made sure every single passenger was comfortable. Not only did the Captain locate one pod, but three! The crew proved to be extremely resourceful and knowledgeable. My wife and I are already planning our next trip!
Reviewed by: Russel W., USA, November 2007
The crew was great and quite helpful. I really enjoyed the boat. They found one pod of whales for us and we got to see them very well. I just wish we'd seen some other animals.
Reviewed by: Debra C., USA, August 2007
The naturalists and the captain were all very learned and friendly - we had the experience of a lifetime and will do it again and will recommend your company to our friends!
Reviewed by: Lucy H., USA, July 2007
The crew was very informative and knowledgeable. It seemed we were kind of far from the whales, but I understand that is the law. The scenery was beautiful!
Reviewed by: Linda M., USA, August 2008
Guides were great--as was the captain and the trainee--and we enjoyed our time on the boat a lot.
Reviewed by: Debra K., USA, May 2008
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the Whale Watching By Boat From San Juan Islands (Whale Watching). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to Seattle who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
Orca Whales
Not one, but two Orca Whales off Henry Island in Haro Strait
Photo by: John G, United States of America, July 2010
