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Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours

Owner Operated, Guided by Local Naturalists. Small Intimate-Sized Quality Tours. Fast, Stable Boat Powered by Biodiesel.

800-757-6722

 

San Juan Excursions

Whale watching trips in the San Juan Islands aboard the 65-foot Odyssey. 800-809-4253 www.watchwhales.com

Whale watching in Washington is popular April through September and usually focuses on the area in the northwest part of the state around the San Juan Islands.

A number of charter boat companies run whale watching cruises and you can find such charters at various ports around Puget Sound.  We have listed below a number of well-know charter operations according to their home ports.  The ports are listed alphabetically.  In most cases it is a good idea to call ahead and make reservations in advance of the date you might want to join a whale watching cruise.

Each of the ports listed below also offer a variety of accommodations from bed and breakfast lodging to hotels and motels should you wish to make an overnight trip and enjoy your whale watching outing at a more leisurely pace.  To learn more about each port, just click on the name and a link will take you to the respective town in a new browser window.

Scroll down to see listings for whale watching charter boats and cruises.


Sponsored Listing
Mystic Sea Charters.  Whale Watching and Private Charters.  April thru October: San Juan Islands.  Ticket Booth and boarding at Cap Sante Marina, Dock A, Anacortes, WA.  November thru March: Seattle's Lake Union.  Toll-Free: 1-800-308-9387.  Email

Come aboard the 100-foot, 75-passenger Mystic Sea for whale watching, dinner and lunch cruises, weddings, reunions, and overnight packages exploring the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound from Seattle to Blain including Deception Pass and Guemes Channel. The Mystic Sea is a full-service facility with heated, enclosed aft deck, large viewing windows and lots and lots of outside viewing area. Captain Monte Hughes, with 36 years in the San Juan Islands, knows every nook-n-cranny where more than 90 resident and transient Orca Whales live and play. The Mystic Sea enjoys the highest success rate in sighting Orca Whales!

Sponsored Listing
San Juan Safari's.  P. O. Box 2749, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-1323; Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858.   
Fax: 360-378-6546.  Email

Whale Watching, Sea Kayaking and Birding from Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. San Juan Safari's Whale Watching ExcursionsEngaging professional naturalist guides, excellent equipment. 30 years of eco tourism experience providing personalized adventures for small groups and independent travelers. Our company is known for its work in developing �Best Practices� guidelines for respectful interaction with wildlife. Why be herded when you can be guided? Serious Fun - Join us!

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Island Adventures, Inc. 1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-293-2428; Toll-free: 1-800-465-4604;
Fax: 360-299-8708
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Island Adventures would like to welcome you to an outstanding whale watching experience! Anacortes is the ideal departure point or a whale and wildlife cruise. On our 5-6 hour tour you have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife including orca, gray, minke, or humpback whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and seabirds. You can expect many extras onboard such as a research-quality hydrophone, naturalists, free binocular use, free route maps and species checklist, free color calendar poster, onboard food service, two marine heads, spacious upper and lower outside viewing decks, heated indoor cabin, and NO FERRY HASSLES!

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Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours. PO Box 418, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5315; Toll-free: 1-800-757-6722.
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Powered by BIODIESEL B20! Western Prince has provided unforgettable experiences for our guests since 1986. Our 46' custom tour boat is large enough for comfort yet small enough for a more interactive trip. Our local certified naturalists and owner/captain ensure a fun, informative, and personalized tour. Adventure awaits you in the beautiful and sunny San Juan Islands. Join us for an intimate sized tour (limited to 30 passengers or less) as we explore the protected waters of the Salish Sea and discover the islands' abundant wildlife and spectacular beauty."

Sponsored Listing
Maya's Whale Watch ChartersSnug Harbor Marina, 210 Madrona Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-7996.  Email

Hop aboard the Annie Mae with retired school teacher and naturalist, Captain Jim, or noted author, biologist and professional photographer, Captain Terry.  They will help you have a whale of a time aboard one of the fastest long-range whale watch boats of the San Juan Islands.  Powered by two Yamaha 4-stroke engines that are eco-friendly and quiet, the boat features wrap around safari windows, a private head (toilet) and a cabin that seats six.  Maya�s Whale Watch Charters operates all year. Never more than six passengers. Intimate. Unique.  Please call for departure times.

Sponsored Listing
San Juan Excursions. P.O. Box 2508, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone:360-378-6636; Toll-free: 1-800-809-4253. E-mail

Experience the excitement of seeing orca whales, harbor seals, sea lions, Dall's and harbor porpoise, gray and minke whales, bald eagles and a variety of seabirds in their natural environment aboard the 65’ classic motor yacht "Odyssey". Fueled by eco-friendly biodiesel, the Odyssey is a comfortable, spacious and stable cruising vessel; ideal for viewing wildlife with wrap around decks and large heated cabins. Our USCG licensed captain and two certified marine naturalists provide an informative and entertaining voyage. Join us on one of our daily cruises or charters for your own private group or event. Locally owned and operated.

Sponsored Listing
Carli Whale Watching. 710 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-0302; Toll-free: 1-888-221-1331.
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Anacortes

Anacortes Kayak Tours.  1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221.  Phone: 360-588-1117; Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801;
Fax: 360-293-2966.  Email

Island Adventures Whale Watching.  1020 Q Avenue, Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes, WA 98221.  Phone: 360-293-2428;
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-4604; Fax: 360-299-8708.  Email

Island Charter Cruises, Inc.  P.O. Box 902, Anacortes, WA 98221-0902.  Phone: 360-299-2910; Toll-free: 1-800-263-3020. Email

Mystic Sea Charters.  Homeport, Anacortes, WA.  Ticket Booth and boarding at Cap Sante Marina, Dock A, Anacortes, WA. 
Toll-Free: 1-800-308-9387.  Email

Bellingham

Island Mariner Cruises.  5 Harbor Esplanade, Bellingham, WA 98225.  Phone: 360-734-8866; Toll-free: 1-877-734-8866;
Fax: 360-734-8867.  Email

San Juan Island Shuttle Express.  355 Harris Avenue, #105, Bellingham, WA, 98225.  Phone: 360-671-1137.  Email

Victoria-San Juan Cruises.  Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 353 Harris Avenue, Suite #104, Bellingham, WA 98225. 
Phone: 360-738-8099; Toll-free: 1-800-443-4552.  Email

Everett

Mosquito Fleet.  1724 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201.  Phone: 425-252-6800; Toll-free: 1-800-325-ORCA (6722);
Fax: 425-339-8353.  Email

Private Whale Watching. 4331 B Terrace Drive, Everett, WA 98203-2205. Phone: 425-252-9202. Toll-free: 1-877-968-3633. Email

La Conner

Viking Cruises.  P.O. Box 327, 109 N. First Street, La Conner, WA 98257.  Phone: 360-466-2639; Fax: 360-466-2124.  Email

Port Townsend

Captain Jack's Sea Charters.  P.O. Box 214, Port Townsend, WA 98368.  Phone: 379-4033; Toll-free: 1-866-OrcaJack (672-2522); Fax: 360-385-6967.  Email

Puget Sound Express.  Point Hudson Marina, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.  Phone: 360-385-5288; Fax: 360-732-0448.  Email

San Juan Islands - Orcas Island

Deer Harbor Charters.  P.O. Box 303, Deer Harbor, WA 98243.  Phone: 360-376-5989; Toll-free: 1-800-544-5758; 360-376-5815.  Email

Orcas Island Eclipse Charters.  Next to Orcas Ferry Dock.  Toll-free: 1-800-376-6566; Fax: 360-376-4780.  Email

San Juan Islands - San Juan Island

Roche Harbor

Fairweather Water Taxi & Tour.  P. O. Box 4341, Roche Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-8029.  Email

Salish Sea Charters.  P. O. Box 4446, Roche Harbor, WA 98250. 

San Juan Safari's.  Operating from Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor
San Juan Island, WA.  Phone: 360-378-1323;
Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858.  Email

Friday Harbor

Scamper Charters.  685 Spring Street, #191, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Toll-free: 1-877-314-3532.  Email

Crystal Seas Kayaking, Inc.    P.O. Box 3135, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-7899;
Toll-free: 1-877-SEAS-877.  Email

Maya's Whale Watch ChartersSnug Harbor Marina, 210 Madrona Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-7996.  Email

Sea Quest Expeditions.  Near Friday Harbor.  P. O. Box 2424, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-5767; Fax: 360-378-8767.  Email

Western Prince Cruises.  One block from the Ferry Landing.  P. O. Box 418, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-5315;
Toll-free: 1-800-757-6722; Fax: 360-378-4240.  Email

Bon Accord Charters.  P. O. Box 472, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-5921; Toll-free: 1-800-677-0751.  Email

San Juan Excursions.  San Juan Excursions.  P.O. Box 2508, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-6636;
Toll-free: 1-800-80-WHALE, or, 1-888-88-WHALE;
Fax: 360-378-6652.  Email

San Juan Boat Tours.  Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. 
Phone: 360-378-3499; Toll-free: 1-800-232-ORCA (6722).

Seattle

Outdoor Odysseys.  12003 23rd Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125.  Phone: 206-361-0717; Toll-free: 1-800-647-4621.  Email

Vashon Island

Island Institute.  5227 S.W. Pt. Robinson Road, Vashon Island, WA 98070.  Phone: 206-423-7650, or, 206-463-1294. 
Fax: 206-463-1432.  Email

 

San Juan Safaris

Whale Watching, Sea Kayaking and Birding from Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA.

Engaging naturalist guides, excellent equipment, 30 years eco-tourism experience.
Why be herded when you can be guided?

Serious Fun - Join us!

800.450.6858 - E-mail

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