Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. Looking for a company with great customer service, vast experience in the field and a strong safety record. Seattle whale watching tours the seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour.
Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of. Kayaking san juan islands seattle orca whale watching. The clipper operates from downtown seattle but they arent primarily a whale watching tour. Jun 30, 2009 we will be in seattle and all around the area next week. We believe that its possible to provide an educational experience to guests while respecting the whales natural habitat. During peak viewing months, our success rate for sighting orcas is almost 100%. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Is it possible along any of the island shorelines or onp coastline, etc. 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. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor.
We only have the one shot and want to make sure we use a good solid company. Whale watching tours from seattle to the san juan islands. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. 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. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. 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. Can anyone recommend a whale watching tour company. That allows us to cover lots of ground so to speak and show you as many of the whales and other animals that call the san juan islands home as possible. The seaplane company takes off out of lake union and offers package deals that combine a flight with a whale watching experience. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures.
The san juan islands, located 140 km north of seattle in the heart of salish sea, is the most famous place for orca whale watching. The southern resident killer whale srkw is a flagship species, a cultural. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. Here are a couple of ways to add whales to your san juan island trip. 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. Island explorer 4 is the favorite boat for many of our guests. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors.
Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. While we have wonderful boat tours that give you a great perspective, sometimes the whales schedule doesnt exactly match tour schedules. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with. Gray whales migrate past seattle, washington, each year on their way to alaska. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. Overnight tours are all inclusive, meaning we take care of all the gear tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, etc. Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. To read the entire content of this whale watching tours page, please go to. Whale watching from land whidbey and camano islands.
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. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. At western prince whale watching, our passion is sharing the natural beauty, whales, and diverse wildlife of the salish sea. A number of tours operate yearround from the san juan islands. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low. 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. We will be in seattle and all around the area next week.
And, as you might imagine, juneau is also a thrilling place to embark on a whalewatching trip. The thrill of seeing a spout, or better yet, a breaching whale as it prepares to dive makes a fun adventure. We booked our puget sound express whale watching tour the night before we left seattle it was the only thing we planned the entire weekend. Puget sound express whale watching tour seattle bloggers. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Beginning just this year one company started to operate a whale watch tour out of downtown seattle in winter only. Sea quest kayak tours and whale watching trips 41,438 views.
Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. In recent years, the waters surrounding port angeles have become one of the leading destinations for viewing humpback whales in north america. Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. Leave from port angeles or port townsend for short transit times and long whale watching times. May 10, 2007 rosario resort on orcas island is offering summer weekends dedicated to whale watching and education in partnership with the orca network, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting healthy and safe. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. Tours from seattle orca spirit orca spirit adventures.
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. 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. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. 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. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle.
If you do not specify a hotel pickup location from this list, you will be confirmed for meeting the tour at the no hotel general pickup location. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that. The most challenging part of this trip was navigating into seattle and figuring out parking. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in. Best whale watching tour boat on san juan island western. 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. 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. Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska.
San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Seattle whale watching tours whale watching tours, seattle. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers between midmay and midoctober when the salmon runs. For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island.
This collection of whalefocused museums, parks and launching points run all the way. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. I already knew the answer our whale watching adventure. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. From port angeles, the comfortable island explorer 4 can head. 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. 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. 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.
High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Boats have a certified naturalist or trained captain on board to point out wildlife and describe their behaviors. On occassions orcas are spotted right off elliott bay. But something that defines seattle more than anything is its location. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be sure to zoom in to see. On our whale watching tours from seattle youll fly to the san juan islands, see wild orca whales, amazing scenery and much more. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild.
Your eticket will include a phone number that you must call 24 to 48 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm the pickup time and specific location where pickup occurs. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. A premier whale watching destination located just outside the famed olympic national park. Seattle tours all the best things to do in seattle. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides. Jan 07, 2014 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. Whale watching tour companies seattle forum tripadvisor. Whale watching from land whale watching is a favorite activity in and around puget sound. Rosario resort on orcas island is offering summer weekends dedicated to whale watching and education in partnership with the orca network, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting healthy and safe. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. Orca spirit has always taken special care to practice respectful whale watching by following strict guidelines around vessel speed, viewing distance, and radio and engine usage. For somebody like myself who lives far outside of the.
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. Weve rounded up five incredible whalewatching spots along the pacific, from alaska to hawaii. This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale watching tours only. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of opportunities for a close encounter with these magnificent creatures. May 26, 2015 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Whale watch tours from the olympic peninsula island adventures.
Today in fact ferries are delayed due to whales, but that is a exception. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. View orca whales in their natural habitat on the new 55. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife throughout the salish sea on our tour out of edmonds just a few minutes north of seattle. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers between midmay and midoctober when the salmon runs are strongest, although its possible to spot them. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low season take a scenic cruise from seattle to friday harbor, where you will embark on an exciting day of whalewatching and sea life exploration. 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.
Find exclusive day trip and overnight getaways to see orcas and humpbacks guided by an expert naturalist. Where to go whale watching in the western usa visit the usa. Puget sound express is a family owned business thats cruised. And yet another option that pairs a unique experience with whale watching is taking a kenmore air flight out of seattle to the san juans, where you can board a whale watching tour.
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