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. See orcas, humpback whales, gray whales, and a broad array of wildlife in the san juan. There are never guarantees, of course, but there are many whalewatching. The greatest whale watching value in the state just 30 minutes from seattle. Check our website for a list of great accommodation. Timing depends on which types of whales you want to see and the operating seasons of the whale watching tours. San juan islands are northwest of seattle and are one of the best areas in the country to see orca whales in the wild. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and. Learn about the areas vibrant ecosystem from the on board naturalist and tour a charming island town. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife throughout the salish sea on our tour out of. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor.
Seattle to victoria trip and whale watching xperience days. You will be joined by additional participants on this excursion. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. 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. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. The seattle to victoria trip and whale watching experience gifts certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands.
Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up. The odysseys multi level wrap around viewing decks provide space, open air, comfort, and lots of warm sunshine. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. There are a number of places along the coast to catch a glimpse of whales from shore, and local tour options span guided kayak and boat trips off the san juan. Best whale watching in seattle tour recs, best seasons kirkland. The best whale watching in seattle adams moving service. As an added benefit, eagle wing tours will offer all kenmore passengers that have a confirmed whale watching reservation with us a 20% discount off our regular rates. Generally speaking, you can spot orcas, gray whales, and humpback whales all year. While we have wonderful boat tours that give you a great perspective, sometimes the whales schedule doesnt exactly match tour schedules. The sounders entered the 2017 season as the defending mls cup champions. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Thanks to andrew for the tip orcas were just north of alki point, southbound, as of about 15 minutes ago.
If original purchaser has elected to pay their season ticket purchase in installments. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. The 2015 seattle sounders fc season was the clubs fortyfirst year of existence, and their seventh consecutive season in major league soccer, the top flight of united states soccer. But when is the best time for whale watching in seattle. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. If i could doctor up my own dream city, itd be seattle. Including previous seattle sounders franchises, this was the 35th season of a soccer team playing in the seattle metro area. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. The 2017 seattle sounders fc season is the clubs fortythird season of existence, and their ninth in major league soccer, the top flight of american soccer. This west seattle beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups, leading to the presence of biggs or transient orcas. Its also considered the best place to view orca whales. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Whale watching from land whale watching is a favorite activity in and around puget sound.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. 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. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. There is plenty of history, arts and culture, shopping, food and drink plus many season events, and oh yes, butchart gardens.
San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low. The 2017 season is brian schmetzers first full mls season as head coach of the sounders. Island explorer 4 is the favorite boat for many of our guests. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. The seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. West seattle blog the whale trails first orca talk of. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Join us to celebrate the seasonal return of the orcas to local waters, and. Seattle there is a new way for the public to help alert. Tsk, tsk, voyaginglook north of 70 degrees in the northwest territories of canada and you will find victoria island couldnt resist as i understand it, whale watching boats out of seattle still have to travel north 60 miles or so to see any orcas, so departing from seattle doesnt really help. 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. The graywhale season will have ended, but there should be opportunities to see orcas, minkes and perhaps humpbacks. The waters just north of seattle are home to some of the largest collection of whales anywhere in the world.
San juan island 90 miles north of seattle is the best place for orca whale watching as we are located in the heart of salish sea. Grey whales seen outside the locks in seattle 32810. An awesome boat ride with friendly and educated hosts. 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. Between may and december, humpback, southern right and blue whales make their way along western australia. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. At western prince whale watching, our passion is sharing the natural beauty, whales, and diverse wildlife of the salish sea. Guests this experience is not suitable for nonpaying guests and spectators. 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. The two naturalists on board were great knowledgeable, informative, and responsive they even customized a talk.
February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico. In the high season for whale watching, they usually do well. 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. 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. Generally, summer months will offer more opportunities to see orcas from more whale watching companies whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Whale watching from land whidbey and camano islands. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. 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. Although the local tv folks go gaga when orcas are sighted in elliot bay, they the orcas. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in.
Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is. The longest whale watching season follows the epic annual migration of humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whale, from the foodrich southern ocean in the south west to the warm breeding grounds on the north kimberley coast. This is the first of the 201617 orca talk series hosted by the whale trail in west seattle, with help from seal sitters. Sw looking for more spots on the shore that are good for whale watching. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Seattle whale watching tours the seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times.
Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. This special limited season focuses on gray whales that migrate along the west coast, stopping to feed in local waters on their way back to alaska. Posted on july 9, 2018 july 19, 2018 by kirsten rumble. If you wish to see the pnw, id suggest playing on either sj or orcas islands, with my personal. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message. Biggs orcas differ from the resident orca pods that follow the salmon chum runs, as they eat mammals.
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