SAN JUAN ISLANDS · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 4 san juan islands whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Half-day orca cruise from Friday Harbor to San Juan Island, small boat, heated cabin, and strong peak-season spotting odds.
Most Popular“Amazing experience! Watched a pod of orcas for almost an hour. Crew was incredibly nice and helpful.”
3-hour Anacortes orca cruise with naturalist guides, fast boats, and whale and wildlife sightings guaranteed Apr–early Sep.
“crew was super friendly. Captain was cool even though it was a rough crowd....lol. overall a great experience seeing all the pods! A++”
Fast Orcas Island whale cruise with resident killer whale sightings, pro naturalists, and lots of extra ocean wildlife in 3.5 hours.
“Would recommend wearing layers even on a warm sunny day. Definitely an enjoyable informative tour of the orcas and touring through the islands”
Small-group whale watching off Orcas Island. $119 for 3.5 hours, pro guide, and a second trip if you don’t spot whales.
“I would highly recommend this tour. Jim and Brooke were both fantastic. I got everything I wanted from the experience plus some.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
