Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. While my dad was in town visiting me, we decided to go whale watching in the san juan islands. Island adventures guarantees whale sightings on all of our tours and will not compromise your tour due to high fuel prices. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just around the corner. Orca whales live, play, and raise their young in the waters of the haro strait near san juan island, washington. With the guidance of a trained naturalist onboard, we will be on the lookout for orca, minke, and humpback whales, as well as dalls porpoises, seals. Take the ferry from anacortes, wa or hop aboard the whale plane. If you are looking for a kayak tour near seattle, the sheltered waters of the san juan islands are the perfect place.
Orca whale watching in the san juan islands and puget sound, washington state. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island. Whale watching is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciate killer whales and the other marine wildlife in this region. Start your pacific northwest holiday in style, with a seaplane or ferry ride to the san juan islands from seattle. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Seattle to san juan islands washington forum tripadvisor. Aboard whale watching tours, which depart from friday harbor, visitors might spot orcas aka killer whales, minke whales, humpbacks, and the occasional gray whale. San juan islands whale watching tours orcas, lopez, shaw. Whale watching in seattlesan juan islands seattle forum. Owner operated, 15 years of experience performing whale watch tours in the san juan islands. Explore the waters in the san juan islands at high speeds. By midmorning, you will arrive at the islands, where you will embark for the highlight of your day, a whalewatching cruise. The calm waters near the san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to view wild orcas. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see.
Whale watching san juan islands friday harbor whale. Seattle is close enough to friday harbor that many of our guests are able to participate on a one day whale watching kayak trip and travel back on the same day. John roderick talks about the best places to see orca whales and other mammalian sea life. Proposed orcaprotection zone off san juan island would ban most motorized vessels. The best way to explore the san juan islands is to get out on the water. We would like to spend a few nights in seattle, and then friday harbor and other san juan islands and or whidbey island. Find all the transport options for your trip from seattle to san juan islands right here. San juan islands, washington sightseeing tour information. San juan clipper from seattle san juan islands washington. Admire the expansive views of unparalleled beauty on your way to san juan island.
San juan island is the secondlargest and most populous of the san juan islands in northwestern washington, united states. The seaplane base in seattle on lake union is a short taxi ride from any downtown seattle hotel. Why you should start planning your trip to the san juan islands now plus 7 amazing vacation rentals a weekend of hiking, whale watching, and sipping on homegrown wine awaits in this stunning 172island archipelago off the coast of seattle. See orcas in the wild, learn about salish sea wildlife, and enjoy the ride into the whales world.
Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just around. Use our easy lodging search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price. The seattle terminal and ferry dock is currently under major construction until 2023, and could affect your travel plans. Its the ultimate way to take in the beauty of this region that mother nature has so abundantly blessed. The first park in the world dedicated to whale watching was created here. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Whale watching in the san juan islands postcards to seattle.
Your morning starts from downtown seattle with a onehour scenic seaplane flight, and lands in the friday harbor marina on san juan island. Low guidetoclient ratio means your naturalist and captain are on deck with you in person. Experience unforgettable whale watching in the san juan islands. A whale watching trip from friday harbor is the perfect choice for any vacation in the pacific northwest, and being near the seattle, washington area makes it a great day trip as well.
San juan island is accessed via the wa state ferry that departs from anacortes, wa. Theres nothing i love better than taking a ferry up through the islands. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan islands. The cruise leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing us to skip the traffic and get right out on the water. The passenger terminal is much smaller, and the entrance for driveon customers is located south of the main dock. Enjoy more time in friday harbor with an overnight. Fly back to seattle after the whale watch tour or stay the night and return the next day. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget. The minke whale, gray whale, humpback whale, dalls porpoise, and harbor porpoise are. The whale watch point guest house is a slice of heaven watch and listen to the orcas meander by, enjoy one of the best views from land of the lime kiln lighthouse, and sit back and relax gazing out to the wide open haro strait. For passengers traveling in a vehicle who need access to an elevator, or who need. With whale watching season in high gear we headed to the san juan islands in midaugust. 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. You have a choice of three alluring islands lopez, the most rural, a mix.
May 09, 2009 a day of whale watching in the san juan islands 90 miles north of seattle on our new zodiac style boat, the western explorer. The seattle to san juan whale watching tour includes an onboard naturalist and a souvenir guidebook to the san juans for a fun and familyfriendly educational day trip. Travel with kenmore air, which has 60 years of flying experience, to the charming seaside village of friday harbor on san juan island, and tour with san juan safaris whale watching, in business since 1994. Will i see any whales or dolphins as i sail through the san juan islands. Print a map san juan safaris san juan island whale watching. All 6 people in the house completely fell in love with this house and with the san juan islands. Located just a few hours from downtown seattle by car and ferry or an even shorter plane ride, the san juan islands are home to a thriving population of majestic orca whales. Deep discounts and guaranteed whales in washington. The island boasts double the number of sunny days as seattle 250 sunny days and half of the annual rain 29 inches versus 58 inches. Hop on the san juan clipper and cruise out of pier 69 on the only san juan island whale watching tour that leaves directly from downtown seattle.
We would like to spend a few nights in seattle, and then friday harbor and other san juan islands and. Whale watching in the san juan islands and puget sound. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whalewatching around san juan island. Yes its not in town, but its a 1520 minute drive with gorgeous views, so i didnt view the distance as a downside.
Travel to san juan island kayak tours near seattle, washington. 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. If whale watching from a boat isnt up your alley, you can try your luck at shorebased whale watching at whale watch park lime kiln point state park on the west side of san juan island, or. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The san juan clipper provides direct service between downtown seattle and friday harbor, as well as whale and sea life sighting excursions. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands and the olympic peninsula at the best rate in the industry. 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. Rome2rio makes travelling from seattle to san juan islands easy. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. 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. More than 500,000 people annually go whale watching in the waters of washington and british columbia around the san juan islands. Best location in the san juan islands for whale watch departures. To help make the most of your time on san juan island, we have produced a helpful map with information about our whale watch tours as well as points of interest.
All of the vessels on these routes do have elevator access. The whale museum, located in beautiful friday harbor, washington, was opened to the public in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species livin. Travel to san juan island kayak tours near seattle. 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. Searchable listings of san juan islands rv parks and campgrounds. May 04, 2017 a day watching for whales and other sea creatures around the san juan islands. For an easy and hassle free day tour, fly directly from lake union in downtown seattle to the docks of san juan island. The san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to see. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just. Pebbled beaches, stunning sunsets and deep green forests the san juan islands are inspiration for the senses. The san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to see orca whales in the wild.
San juan island, located 90 miles north of seattle, is a fun and easy day trip from seattle. Local tour companies leave from the three largest islands daily and can also be chartered. Berty and i were excited to go on this seattle whale watching day trip. Why you should start planning your trip to the san juan. Whale watching tours from seattle to the san juan islands. There is nothing quite as spectacular as the sight of a pod of orca whales along the protected coastlines of the san juan islands. The whale watching tour departs friday harbor at approximately 12. We are looking for relaxation, good food and wine, whale watching and biking.
Just a 90mile drive from downtown seattle, anacortes is a convenient starting point for your wildlife adventure no ferry required. My husband and i are flying into seattle, and we have 8 nights total. A day of whale watching in the san juan islands 90 miles north of seattle on our new zodiac style boat, the western explorer. Feb 23, 2015 whale watching has been on my bucket list for years, and i finally got the chance to check it off my list in washington. Ive looked at clipper vacations it s an all day affair and is priced nicely. Sea planes depart from lake union in seattle, which is a short taxi ride from most hotels, and return to seattle for. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. The trip up to friday harbor is beautiful, and we saw seals and even a bald eagles nest. Our first whale watching tour from friday harbor is scheduled for saturday, march 4th and we cant wait to get back on the water. Welcome to the official travel site san juan islands.
Ive done a little research on whale watching tours in seattlesan juan islands area and it gets a bit daunting to figure out which one is better. Discover san juan islands whale watching clipper magazine. Why you should start planning your trip to the san juan islands now plus 7 amazing vacation rentals why you should start planning your trip to the san juan islands now plus 7 amazing vacation rentals a weekend of hiking, whale watching, and sipping on homegrown wine awaits in this stunning 172island archipelago off the coast of seattle. Seattle is the main gateway city for travel to san juan island. Whale watching in the san juan islands the mandagies. Worldclass whale watching, kayaking, biking, hiking, farmtotable dining, cozy lodgings.
Orcas island eclipse charters whale and wildlife tours. A day watching for whales and other sea creatures around the san juan islands. Seattle to san juan islands one way to travel via train. Ten of the islands are protected state marine parks, perfect for sea kayaking, canoeing, or sailing.
Sea planes depart from lake union in seattle, which is a short taxi ride from most hotels, and return to seattle for dinner. Will i see any whales or dolphins as i sail through the san. The plane arrives in time to enjoy the town for friday harbor and its many shops and restaurants. Experience a seaplane flight and a whale watching adventure all in the same day. The san juan islands of washington are famous as the top orca whale watching location in the united states. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Visit the san juan islands in northwest washington state. The whale plane package includes roundtrip air with kenmore air from seattle to san juan and our whale watch and wildlife tour. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors.
Begin your journey in seattle, where youll board the ferry for a puget sound cruise. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan. More about kayak whalewatching in the san juan islands. The waters surrounding the islands are home base to several orca family groups, most notably the salmoneating southern resident j, k and l pods as well as marin. Whale watching has been on my bucket list for years, and i finally got the chance to check it off my list in washington. Whale watching day trip from seattle to san juan island friday. The clipper is a highspeed passenger vessel that leaves from downtown seattles pier 69. San juan island is accessed via the wa state ferry that departs from anacortes, wa just 90 miles north of san juan island. Jun 23, 2016 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 over 20 years. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be sure to zoom in to see. The house itself is modest, comfortable, and clean. A guide to whale watching in the san juan islands, washington.
Cathy l from seattle, wa recommends this vacation rental. As defined by the seattle aquarium, we are in coreorca whale viewing waters. The 10 best hotels in san juan islands for 2020 from. Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whale watching around san juan island.
Best location for guests coming from tacoma and the olympic peninsula. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle. By midmorning, you will arrive at the islands, where you will embark for the highlight of your day, a whale watching cruise. Researchers, residents and whale watchers saw nearly all of the orcas j pod, about 21 animals, off the west side of san juan island. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island.
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