The saratoga features spacious, comfortable indoor seating and large windows, wheelchairaccessible restrooms, outside viewing decks, and a great galleycafe enjoy sherris signature, freshly baked blueberry buckle. San juan islands are northwest of seattle and are one of the best areas in the country to see orca whales in the wild. Washington and oregon have got monoliths, volcanoes, giant redwoods and the clearest lake of. We will be back whale watching in the pacific northwest. Seattle tours tours northwest all the best things to do. Feel free to call or book online for your next adventure.
The spectacular natural beauty and relaxed rural lifestyle of the san juan islands feels like a world away yet this unique whale watching seaplane flight and cruise is just a daytrip away from seattle with kenmore air. We have done other bus tours of different cities before, and hands down mark and tours northwest are the best it was a great ending to our family vacation joanna stevens, from michigan. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Depart from either port townsend or edmonds just 17 miles north of seattle for a whale watching tour through the sound on one of their three ships, all equipped with indoor seating to keep the oceans chill away. Following is some helpful information that will get you here and oriented before boarding the boat and heading out. Frequently asked questions about our whale watching tours. Tour leaders have resources that help them know where the whales are hanging out each day, but that doesnt mean its the only way to go whale watching. Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Partnering with san juan safaris for an incredible orca whale watching tour youll never forget.
Boat crew and captain very knowledgeable, and we saw two pods of whales, a. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. My husband, 4year old son and i did the 3hour seattle city tour with daniel a few days ago. Port townsend and san juan island whale watching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching. Read what out customers say about their experience. Tours northwest seattle 2020 all you need to know before. Island adventures saw whales on all 100 of 100 tours in 2019. It includes a 3 hour tour of the city, 2 hours at pike place market for lunch, and a final dropoff at the space needle with a. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides.
Humpback whale watching in washington state island. My husband and i took the whale watching tour while visiting seattle. The seattle one day tour is the extended version of our seattle city tour. From all of us and the hanke family, welcome to puget sound express. Nov 27, 2018 with cold water and plenty of prey like salmon to feed on, puget sound is the goto place for whale watching, meaning seattleites dont have to travel far to get a glimpse of these majestic mammals that call the sound their home. Our passengeronly ferry service with daily, yearround departures to victoria, bc allows you to skip the traffic and travel seamlessly to your destination. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour plus hotel stay. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. Seattle the washington state task force on critically endangered northwest orcas wants to temporarily ban commercial whalewatching boat tours. Best whale watching locations in puget sound seattle magazine. Three generations of our family have helped visitors have lifechanging experiences with some of the most majestic creatures on the planet.
Three generations of family ownership have made the tour operators at puget sound express some of the most knowledgeable around. 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. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. 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. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Orca whale watching seattle, wa by san juan safarisseattle. Whale watching cruises bellingham friday harbor 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. Our 4 hour port townsend whale watching tour is the perfect trip for visitors and travelers with a busy schedule. Take i5 north from seattle everett or i5 south from bellingham or vancouver, british columbia. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. We specialize in small group luxury bus tours with convenient hotel pickups. There are so many things to see and do in seattle that it can be difficult to fit them all into a few days.
Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales and other wildlife. The city of seattle and its surroundings are filled with arts, culture, history, shopping, outdoor recreational opportunities and more. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Fly back to seattle after the whale watch tour or stay the night and return the next day. No visit to washington state is complete without two things. Tours northwest makes seattle sightseeing a true pleasure. Our interactive map showcases all of our 2019 whale sightings. We offer our premier 3hour seattle city tour and the educational 4. We hem and haw over the mouthwatering array of flavors before deciding on the refreshing northwest berry swirl and the dark, creamy.
When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. Ride the fastest whale watching boat in the northwest on the only halfday whale watch from the greater seattle area. Tours northwest seattle tours all the best things to. Scroll down the page and find the most frequently asked question about the whales, our cruises, wildlife and the islands. It includes a 3 hour tour of the city, 2 hours at pike place market for lunch, and a final dropoff at the space needle with a ticket for the top. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. We are excited that you chose us and look forward to taking you out on an amazing wildlife adventure. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data.
Were located in the san juan islands just 90 miles north of downtown seattle. At island adventures, we pride ourselves on being the most experienced and dedicated whale watching company in washington state. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Tour bus was on time and picked us up before driving to port edmund which was about 30 mins away. Washington state calls for whalewatching boat tour ban. San juan island is accessed via the wa state ferry that departs from anacortes, wa. We love doing a bus tour when we visit a new city as its a great way to get a lot of info and history and then chose from there what we want to explore further. Hop aboard your personal seaplane on a breathtaking flight to friday harbor on beautiful san juan island. Price, convenience, and quality we feel that we offer the best of all three.
Seattle whale watching tours whale watching tours, seattle. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here. Seattle whale watching seaplane package to friday harbor, wa. The plane arrives in time to enjoy the town for friday harbor and its many shops and restaurants. This oneway adventure begins with a 3hour cruise from seattle, wa, usa, to victoria, bc, canada aboard. A whale watching tour with san juan safaris and a visit to seattle. Oregon the best tips for whale watching in oregon whaletrips. The shores and waterways of washington state is filled with aquatic life like the minke, humpback and the california gray whales. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. Our vessels are the fastest and most comfortable whale watching boats in the northwest. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. To read the entire content of this whale watching tours page, please go to.
A sightseeing tour is a great way to get a taste of a citys attractions and help you decide where you want to focus the rest of your visit. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san juan islands. With that in mind, here are the best whale watching tours in and around seattle. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Minke whale humpback whale beautiful beach pictures beautiful beaches seattle sea whale watching season salmon run gray whale jamaica vacation 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. Whale watching like northwest locals do originally published may 1, 2017 at 4.
An incredible scenic seaplane flight to san juan island and a whale watching boat tour from friday harbor, wa. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Hundreds of people flocked to the fauntleroy ferry terminal in west seattle on sunday morning to watch the dramatic and ultimately heartbreaking attempt to save a juvenile humpback whale. Want an amazing whale watching experience, but dont have all day to spend on the water. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors.
They are easy to get to, the everett location, from march to midmay, is only 30 minutes from seattle, and the anacortes location, from midmay through november is an easy 90 minute drive, with no ferry required from downtown seattle or vancouver b. Clipper vacations offers whale watching cruises in march, april and may as the whales migrate through seattle s puget sound on their way to alaska. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. I was to meet outside of the grand hyatt hotel at 8. Best whale watching locations in washington state island. The seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. We bring you to the doorstep of san juan islands best whale watching and your place awaits you as you enjoy a tour to remember. Seattle one day tour seattle attractions tours northwest. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle. The pacific northwest is also experiencing a humpback comeback and other whales. The saratoga is a catamaran with 2 asymmetrical semiplaning hulls, and an articulated hydrofoil that allows the boat to efficiently travel at 35 knots 40mph. The best whale watching in seattle adams moving service.
Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. This propellerless design, coupled with finelytuned, wavepiercing bows, allows the boat to travel through both calm and rough water at speed, while keeping underwater noise to a minimum. Hop on our sleek, highspeed clipper catamaran for a relaxing and scenic cruise experience. The san juans are the best place to see wild orca whales in the united states. Nominees like san juan outfitters, island adventures whale watching, puget sound express. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Whale watching in washington is one of the top things to do on a visit to the main city of seattle or the popular san juan islands. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely.
Whale watching in washington washington whale watching tours. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Dan and his wife denise wilk have run whale watching tours since 1991 and are founding members of the pacific whale watch association and still some of its most active, completely dedicated to providing spectacular viewing opportunities for passengers while protecting sensitive wildlife, particularly our endangered resident orcas. 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. Frequently asked questions san juan excursions whale and. Weve rounded up five incredible whalewatching spots along the pacific, from alaska to hawaii.
Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. We now recognize two species of killer whales in the pacific northwest, and. While plenty of commercial tours will charter you around the sound, whale watching does not always require a boat. Very comfortable, excellent reservation service, excellent. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and their family members a 10% discount on all of our tours.
Where to go whale watching in the western usa visit the usa. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. 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. Its no fluke that our tour has been voted the best in the northwest for years. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. Whale watching like northwest locals do the seattle times. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. Travel inspired cuisine by way of the northwest, the whale wins roasts the very best from local beaches, gardens and farms in its rustic wood fired oven and serves it to share on plates large and small in a light filled, converted warehouse space. Port townsend 4hour whale watching tour puget sound express. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife throughout the salish sea on our tour out of. The best orca whale watching is from friday harbor, san juan island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown seattle. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan islands by seattle refined the san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to see orca whales in the wild.
Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. Seattle whale watching tours nw seaplanes flight tour. The san juan islands are considered the jewel of the pacific northwest, located in the puget sound. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island. Explore the sparkling waters of victoria and get up close and personal with resident orcas, humpback and minke whales as well as porpoises, sea lions and more. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands.
Were blessed to live in whats been called the american. During peak season orcas are encountered on 90% or more of tours. Whale watching just 90 miles from seattle in friday harbor on san juan island. Leave from port angeles or port townsend for short transit times and long whale watching times. Humpback whales frequent the waters near anacortes, port angeles, and seattle whale watching departure locations, and can be found close to year round. The tours below head to mustsee destinations in the pacific northwest from seattle.
Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper. Meet the real pacific northwest locals as we journey to the san juan islands and discover seattle whale watching through the eyes of captain jason mihok, clipper captain of. I would highly recommend the one day or 6 hour tour of seattle through tours northwest.
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