Payment Details
When do we pay?This product requires a Pre-Payment by credit card. A voucher will be sent to you via email. Just print it off and follow the instructions.
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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Tickets & ConfirmationImmediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 48 hours (often on the very same day!) of submitting your reservation you will receive a voucher confirming all details. Simply print your voucher and present it on the day of your activity, show or tour. A contact number will be provided to reconfirm.
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
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.
