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THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
Lopez Island
Orcas Island
San Juan Island
Shaw Island

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Guemes Island
Fidalgo Island and Anacortes
Whidbey Island

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If you want to go whale watching among the San Juan Islands as a day trip from elsewhere in the Puget Sound region, look for an operator departing from the city or town you will be visiting.  Those ports are listed alphabetically below.  On the other hand, if you are staying overnight on one of the Islands, you may want to use a local charter or outfitter.  Also, some operators have departures from both the islands and the mainland.

In addition to whale watching opportunities, each of these ports 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 city name.

For more on whales and whale watching, see our related links page.

Remember, whale watching is a popular activity and 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.

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Island Adventures would like to welcome you to an outstanding whale watching experience! Anacortes is the ideal departure point for 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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Anacortes

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

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.  E-mail

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

Mystic Sea Charters.  Homeport, Anacortes, WA.  Ticket Booth and boarding at Cap Sante Marina, Dock A, Anacortes, WA.  Mail: 105 N. First Street, P.O. Box 1443, La Conner, WA 98257.  Toll-Free: 1-800-308-9387.  E-mail

Bellingham

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

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

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.  E-mail

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.  E-mail

Private Boat Tours.  4331 Terrace Drive, #B, Everett, WA 98203-2205.  Phone: 425-252-9202; 1-877-968-3633; Fax: 425-252-0860.  E-mail

La Conner

PrivateBoatTours.com.  4331 Terrace Drive #B Everett, WA 98203-2205.  Phone: 425-252-9202; Toll-free: 1-877-968-3633; Fax: 425-252-0860.  E-mail

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

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.  E-mail

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

Seattle

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

REI Adventures.  P. O. Box 1938, Sumner WA 98390.  Phone: 253-437-1100; Toll-free: 1-800-622-2236; Fax: 253-395-8160.  E-mail

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.  E-mail

The San Juan Islands map will help you locate cities, towns and other attractions.

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