Whale Whatching and Wildlife Tour - Experince Nature First Hand with our Eco Tour - Departing from San Juan Island.

Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour

Experience Nature First Hand with our Eco Tour

See Wild Orca Whales from San Juan Island, the center of Whale Watching in the Pacific Northwest. San Juan Island is where the southern resident Orca Whales live about 6 months of the year. There are approximately 80 resident Orca Whales and these animals stay around San Juan Island from April through September.

San Juan Island is considered THE BEST place to view orca whales because the salmon, which are their prime source of food - about 95% of what they eat - travel up and down the west coast of San Juan Island and outlying areas.

 

Orca Whales, also called killer whales, are sighted on over 95% of our tours. Occasionally Minke, Gray and Humpback Whales can also be observed.

What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day, so morning, afternoon or evening- it doesn't really matter. We say go when it fits your schedule.

We guarantee that you will see marine mammals and that you will come back with memories to last a lifetime!

 

Some Highlights of your Whale Watching Adventure

On this tour you may also see soaring eagles, playful seals, impressive sea lions, and flights of seabirds. Onboard, your expert naturalist-guides and captain will familiarize you with the local Orca, marine mammals, birds, plants, the island's eco system and geology throughout your cruise.

You will see some of the most amazing vistas of Mt Baker, the Olympic Mountains, Canada and shorelines of the islands. Because tour sizes are kept classroom size, you'll have plenty of interaction with the naturalists. Guests tell us that these naturalists are great and that they learned so much from them.

Enjoy a brand new vessel that was built specifically for these waters and specifically for whale watching and wildlife viewing. It is a 55" fast, stable boat with a roomy heated indoor cabin, walk around deck, and easy to access bathroom. Seating is on the bow, outside covered and open and in the cabin as well. Aboard you will find field guides, educational materials, binoculars, blankets, jackets, a wildlife library and children's library for guests use.

Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour
April - October: Daily at 1:00pm. An Additional 5:30pm Tour is offered Daily from June - August.

Getting to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island:

Guest must first get to Anacortes where they can take the WA State Ferry to San Juan Island.

• Getting to Anacortes: Located approximately 85 miles and 1.5 Hours North of Seattle. Click here for Google Map and Driving Directions

• Ferry Tickets to San Juan Island: Ferry Transfer is available as early as 6:00am. You must board a Ferry that will get you to San Juan Island by 12:00 - 12:30pm so that you can make the 1:00pm Tour Departure Time. The Ferry Ride is designated as a Scenic Byway. Click here to Access The Washington State Ferry Schedule and other necessary information

• Upon arrival in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, our office is located at 2 Spring Street Landing, directly under Downriggers Restaurant located right on the water. Look for San Juan Safaris.

 

To San Juan by Air:

• Flights are offered from Seattle to San Juan. Guest wishing to fly to San Juan may contact Kenmore Air Services for rates and schedules.

 

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 72 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 72 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for No Shows. If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.