San Juan Islands Tour: Whale Watching and Wildlife
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243 Ratings
Eastsound

Embark on a thrilling whale watching tour in San Juan Island. Spot killer whales, humpbacks, sea lions, and more on a 3 to 4-hour adventure led by trained naturalists. Perfect for all ages!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orcas Island - Depart Orcas Island to search and view the immense amount of local wildlife, and enjoy stunning views of the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas.
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide provided
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure through the San Juan Islands on one of the new high-speed boats. Witness a variety of marine life, such as killer whales, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and more. These tours, lasting 3 to 4 hours, are guided by experienced naturalists. Enjoy a day on the water in one of the world’s most stunning boating locations. Perfect for all ages.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
1608 Rosario Rd
Rosario Road
Located at the Rosario Village Marina, check in at the building on the dock. Our Orcas Island location requires taking the Washington State Ferry to get to.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(243 Ratings)
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May 9, 2026
Saw a pod of 4 orcas including a 1 month old about 35 min from marina - They were great, no frills but experienced captains, very knowledgeable and followed all guidelines on being respectful of the natural environment/habitat. You can tell how much they like their job by the smiles on their faces while we watched the orcas swim, play and eat :)
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796charw
May 3, 2026
Beauty at its finest! - Beautiful sites and crew was fantastic. Shelia had a younger trainee who was very nice The water was calm and we saw pods of orcas. You just can't get to close Take good binoculars or nice zoom cameras I will do this again!
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48basilw
Mar 14, 2026
Very pleased! - Chaz and Ruby and Elliot were a great crew! They were all clearly very personally excited to be out there which was a special touch. We saw a humpback whale, a porpoise, lots of seals and sea lions and 2 pods of orcas! The day was long and tiring but really worth it. Definitely recommend bundling up if going in a colder season!
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Lettielw
Jul 16, 2025
Best whale watching experience ever ❤️ - Love this trip Chaz and Genny were so helpful and knowledgeable. We saw so many things and had so much fun we saw sea lions humpback whales an many type of birds we also saw Harbor porpoises would fully recommend loves the option for sitting upstairs or downstairs. There was also seats inside 10 out of 10 👍🏻❤️🐳🐋🦭🐦‍⬛🌊🐬🌅🐠⛵️.
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800garys
Jun 17, 2025
Guarantee made and delivered! - Excellent experience. We saw Orca whales. Kate (naturalist) and Jim (boat captain) provided an enjoyable, informative, entertaining, and safe trip. They are both very professional and helpful. I highly recommend this whale watching tour.
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Christina_k
May 3, 2025
Amazing opportunity to... - Amazing opportunity to see a couple of pods of transient whales. Sheila and Phil were great and had a lot of knowledge of the area and the orcas. Seemed to be very eco-conscious, even turning around to pick up a balloon that was floating in the water.
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Laura_c
Apr 10, 2025
It is amazing to see the... - It is amazing to see the Orca whales and they were so nice and very knowledgeable . They explained and made it very interesting. Do it!!!!
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Traveler598142
Mar 24, 2025
We saw whales!! - Chaz was a great captain- his enthusiasm to find the orcas was contagious. My adult daughter and I had so much fun and saw many orcas. The rainy weather did not detract from the fun. Having an indoor option on the boat was nice, but we still enjoyed most of our trip outside in the elements.
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Suey99
Mar 31, 2026
Nature at its Finest - Gorgeous scenery. Orcas Island is beautiful. We started from Seattle and we’re gone all day. Farther away than we realized. It was worth it but a long day. Saw 2 hump backs!! Goal achieved
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Danielle_c
Apr 16, 2025
Change in location. - I thought I booked this out of Anacortes as advertised. There is an operation out of Anacortes and the whole boat crew was transferred from Anacortes. We had to take a ferry to orcas island and it made for a very long day that was costly and not expected.
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