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. 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. Federal government wants your opinion on whalewatching rules to protect orcas, seattle times. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Beautiful inside passage from seattle with ovation of the seas. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. Jun 30, 2009 we will be in seattle and all around the area next week. The hope is that the app will eventually be adopted by the port of seattle and u. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Wed like to take the northern route along olympic national park however, this will require us to take the edmonds kingston ferry between pick up in everett and our first stop.
San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Port townsend san juan island whale watching tour puget. With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures. The seattle center monorail low cost for a quick, inexpensive trip between downtown seattle and the seattle center try the monorail. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. On may 8, 2019 washington state governor jay inslee signed the orca recovery bills that were produced. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. There were probably a few sore heads in seattle after the seahawks demolished the broncos at this years super bowl, but whether its a hair of the dog or a plate of healthy hangoverfighting fare that the doctor ordered, youll find it at the whale wins. There is also an abandoned lime factory kiln where lime was powdered, dried, and seperated in days past. Is it possible along any of the island shorelines or onp coastline, etc. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april.
Uwajimaya is a small asian supermarket chain with a huge selection of prepared foods including fresh sushi and more than a dozen food court stalls. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. Downloadprint a pocket guide for responsible marine wildlife viewing.
Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. Whale watching in washington washington whale watching tours. 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. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. If you do not want to visit victoria, prince of whales would not be the company to go with. We will be in seattle and all around the area next week. Contact seattle orca whale watching we are located at 950 westlake ave n, seattle, wa 98109 phone. The park includes a historic lighthouse that is a popular destination for visitors. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Considered one of seattles best day tours, the whale plane package includes round trip air on a kenmore air seaplane from downtown lake union, seattle to friday harbor for a san juan safaris whale watching and wildlife tour by boat. Looking for a company with great customer service, vast experience in the field and a strong safety record. Gila river rafting, birding, and eco tour for one, two, or four at pacific nw float trips up to 47% off.
Washington ferries use new app to help struggling orca population. 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. 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. 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. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Hi guys, were going to travel the west coast in junejuly, starting in seattle, where well pick up our rv and head to our first stop kalaloch. Afternoon halfday multnomah falls and columbia river gorge waterfalls tour from portland. Its also considered the best place to view orca whales. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. The boat is old but still comfortable and further more really fast. The staff did everything to make it as nice and comfortable as possible. We are the only company on the olympic peninsula that offers a daylong tour combining whale watching with a port of call on san juan island. 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. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc.
You can download the app both on apple and android phones. Authentic, affordable eateries abound here but for a quick, cheap bite, check out centrally located uwajimaya, one of my favorite spots to grab lunch in seattle. 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. We only have the one shot and want to make sure we use a good solid company. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san juan. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island.
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. The park estimates you have about a 23% chance of seeing a whale on any given day between may and august. Although the local tv folks go gaga when orcas are sighted in elliot bay, they the orcas, not the tv crews do not normally live near seattle. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. Portland whale watching deals in portland, or groupon. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. Located in the fremont collective, it comes from the team behind the walrus and the carpenter and is marshalled by head chef renee. Orca whales range through the san juan islands the most between march and october and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our tours during that time, although we do have sightings throughout the year. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise.
Gray whale freed from tangled fishing net in waters off seattle. 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. On occassions orcas are spotted right off elliott bay. 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.
At western prince whale watching, our passion is sharing the natural beauty, whales, and diverse wildlife of the salish sea. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands on our new tour out of edmonds just a few minutes north of seattle. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. Youtube download ap video a rescue crew has cut a fishing net that. Either plan to take your car on the ferry or double check the public transport options on the island you choose before you get there the ferry terminal locations arent really great places for whale watching, and the islands are mostly rural.
Ive checked their website, and theyre asking to preapprove. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. In washington, gray whales were once thought to be strictly seasonal travelers along. This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale watching tours only. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Washington state ferry crews are now adding reports to a new app, and. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales and other wildlife. Payment options visa, mastercard, american express, discover make reservation. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands.
Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 17, 2016. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Today in fact ferries are delayed due to whales, but that is a exception. There is a company, wild whales vancouver, that departs from granville island essentially downtown vancouver, but their trips are typically longer 57 hours, because they depart further north and have further to travel to.
Mar 11, 2017 gray whale watching with whidbey island stop. Whale watching tour companies seattle message board. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Prince of whales only does vancouver to victoria whale watching, youre right. I was on the last tour of the season 15th of october, we had a lot of rain but the tour still was amazing. This daylong whale watching cruise in the san juan islands is also the official ferry route between port townsend and friday harbor. Seattle, juneau, inside passage, skagway, vancouver, bc.
For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. The shores and waterways of washington state is filled with aquatic life like the minke, humpback and the california gray whales. The whale wins wallingford seattle the infatuation. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle.
At this time of year in the pacific northwest the sun does not set until approximately 9. Clipper navigation has begun its annual san juan island whale and sealife excursions, offering earlyseason discounts on cruises between seattle s pier 69 and friday harbor on san juan island. Whale watching vancouver or seattle vancouver forum. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. Responsible marine wildlife viewing noaa fisheries. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales.
Its a highend retail zone tenants include nordstrom and zara with an enclosed, multistory nerve center. Memorial day through late august we offer whale watching at sunset. Can anyone recommend a whale watching tour company. Although the local tv folks go gaga when orcas are sighted in elliot bay, they the orcas. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Seattles westlake center shopping area, photo courtesy seastock. The southern resident killer whale srkw is a flagship species, a cultural icon. The roasted chicken was very flavorful, and the harissa sauce excellent.
The whale wins is a sunny palace of good vibes, with an especially charming patio, but the food isnt as excellent as what were used to having at those other establishments. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a smart phone. We offer sailing adventures for several occasions including relaxing escapes, proposals, anniversaries, team building events, meetings, date nights, or family cruises. The odysseys multi level wrap around viewing decks provide space, open air, comfort, and lots of warm sunshine. Located on the northern fringe of downtown seattle, not far from seattle center and the upandcoming south lake union district, westlake center isnt a typical suburban shopping mall.
Which is to say, its pretty good by most standards. Along the oregon coast, you can see resident gray whales in summer too. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that. The whale wins rob wilkes 10 february, 2014 there were probably a few sore heads in seattle after the seahawks demolished the broncos at this years super bowl, but whether its a hair of the dog or a plate of healthy hangoverfighting fare that the doctor ordered, youll find it at the whale wins. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds puget sound express. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. 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.