Whale Watching in San Juan Islands from Friday Harbor
by San Juan Safaris
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$270Overview
This four-hour whale watching cruise departs from Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, known for its rich marine life in the surrounding Salish Sea waters. The tour uses the 55-foot MV Sea Lion, a fast boat with a heated cabin that seats up to 24 guests and has a walk-around deck for observation. The island’s nutrient-rich waters attract orca whales as well as minke, humpback, and gray whales, with a 90-95% chance of sightings during peak season. Travelers can also expect to see harbor seals, stellar sea lions, bald eagles, and various sea birds throughout the outing. The boat features onboard restrooms and offers a comfortable environment for viewing wildlife in the area. Transportation to and from Friday Harbor is not included, and guests should plan accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Juan Island
San Juan Island offers some of the best locations to observe wild orca whales because the Salish Sea’s nutrient-rich waters support a variety of marine animals. This whale watching tour sails from Friday Harbor on the MV Sea Lion, a 55-foot boat with a heated cabin seating up to 24 guests and space for 40 or fewer guests on deck. The tour has a 90-95% success rate for spotting orca, minke, humpback, and gray whales during peak season. Besides whales, visitors often see harbor seals, stellar sea lions, bald eagles, several sea bird species, and some unique land mammals.
240 min
Meeting point
If your tour departs from Roche Harbor, please meet at the boat (M/V Sea Lion) 20 minutes prior to departure time. The boat will be docked between the Lime Kiln Cafe and Madrona Bar and Grill. Roche Harbor is a 20 minute drive from Friday Harbor.
End point
San Juan Safaris' office shares a space with Riptide Cafe, located under Downriggers Restaurant. Parking is available up the hill by the Courthouse. Friday Harbor is accessible by plane or Washington State Ferry. If taking a car, reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Whale Watching in San Juan Islands from Friday Harbor
by San Juan Safaris
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$270Overview
This four-hour whale watching cruise departs from Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, known for its rich marine life in the surrounding Salish Sea waters. The tour uses the 55-foot MV Sea Lion, a fast boat with a heated cabin that seats up to 24 guests and has a walk-around deck for observation. The island’s nutrient-rich waters attract orca whales as well as minke, humpback, and gray whales, with a 90-95% chance of sightings during peak season. Travelers can also expect to see harbor seals, stellar sea lions, bald eagles, and various sea birds throughout the outing. The boat features onboard restrooms and offers a comfortable environment for viewing wildlife in the area. Transportation to and from Friday Harbor is not included, and guests should plan accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Juan Island
San Juan Island offers some of the best locations to observe wild orca whales because the Salish Sea’s nutrient-rich waters support a variety of marine animals. This whale watching tour sails from Friday Harbor on the MV Sea Lion, a 55-foot boat with a heated cabin seating up to 24 guests and space for 40 or fewer guests on deck. The tour has a 90-95% success rate for spotting orca, minke, humpback, and gray whales during peak season. Besides whales, visitors often see harbor seals, stellar sea lions, bald eagles, several sea bird species, and some unique land mammals.
240 min
Meeting point
If your tour departs from Roche Harbor, please meet at the boat (M/V Sea Lion) 20 minutes prior to departure time. The boat will be docked between the Lime Kiln Cafe and Madrona Bar and Grill. Roche Harbor is a 20 minute drive from Friday Harbor.
End point
San Juan Safaris' office shares a space with Riptide Cafe, located under Downriggers Restaurant. Parking is available up the hill by the Courthouse. Friday Harbor is accessible by plane or Washington State Ferry. If taking a car, reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.