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San Juan Island Whale Watching Tours

Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington, near Seattle.

Orca Whale Watching Season 2013: April 6 - October 13

The best Orca (killer) whale watching is off San Juan Island. San Juan Safaris is located in Friday Harbor just steps from the ferry landing on San Juan Island.

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Why San Juan Safaris?

No tour operator sees whales more often than San Juan Safaris - 90% or better. Our whale watching boat Sea Lion is 55 foot, new and fast.

With only 40 or fewer guests aboard, there is plenty of room at the rails or in the windowed cabin for everyone to view whales and wildlife.

Knowledgeable marine naturalists will inform and amuse you. Our crew loves their work and it shows. Guests tell us that the staff is attentive, warm and friendly.

San Juan Safaris is proud of its reputation for strictly adhering to the 'Whale Watching Guidelines' and for respectful wildlife viewing ethics. The owner has been in the wildlife viewing business for over forty years!

Read a recent article about owner Bill Wright and his background
San Juan Whale Watching and Wildlife.

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Why San Juan Island?

San Juan Islands Top 10 Safaris Island
by MSNBC
Best for: Orca whale watching, porpoises, seals, minke whales, and bald eagles.
Washington State's San Juan Islands, celebrated for the spectacular wildlife-viewing opportunities they afford. Visitors here from mid-April through mid-October can ogle majestic pods of orca whales as they prowl the ocean for marine food sources.

On land, the opportunities can be equally dazzling, with coastal congregations of seals and sea lions, as well as tranquil protected wetlands that are home to a plethora of waterfowl and sea birds.
When to Go: May through September are the best months for wildlife viewing, particularly for the star attraction: pods of orca whales."

Spring, summer and fall find magnificent orca whales plying the waters of Haro Straight off near San Juan Island, Washington. These whales are focused on finding the Pacific runs of salmon that traditionally move through these waters, mid-April to the first part of October. For more information about
San Juan Island click here.

Friday Harbor, San Juan Island has a good deal to offer

San Juan Island is known for orca whale watching, sea kayaking, hiking, biking, mopeding, history, a vineyard, museums, a lavender farm, an alpaca farm, a farmers market and many fine restaurants. There are many activities on San Juan Island.

These are just a few reasons to come and stay. Consider spending at least a couple of days. San Juan Island has over 50 lodging facilities. You may also wish to visit Lopez Island and Orcas Island as a day trip from San Juan Island. We can assist you with lodging selections.

Friday Harbor Whale Watching click here

Half the fun is getting here

The ferry route has been designated a "Scenic Byway". The ferry ride to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island is about one hour in duration. The islands' shorelines and views Mt. Baker are breathtaking. For information about using the ferry click here

Contact us about
Whale Watching San Juan Island

Have a question? Talk to a human! Our office is open 10 - 4 in the winter and 8 - 8 PT in the summer.
800-450-6858 or 360-378-1323
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 breaching orca whale by ernie westle

Breaching Orca - photo contest winner Ernie Westle of Canada, taken near San Juan Island

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Whale Watching Boat MV Sea Lion 55 foot long

Our whale watching boat MV Sea Lion- 55 foot, new and fast with walk around deck and bathroom

Orca Whale Photo Contest winner David Erlich 2007
2007 Orca Photo Contest Winner David Erlich

Orca Breaching by Dennis Anderson 2008 Photo contest winner

Orca Breaching by Dennis Anderson 2008 Photo contest winner

Hi guys,

I took my high school biology class out with you a couple of weeks ago and had a fantastic time. The kids couldn't say enough about the trip--the boat, the naturalists, and mostly the whales were really great. Thanks! I wasn't sure where to send photos for your contest (this is the only email that I found on the web site) so I've attached them here. I had never seen breaching before (this is probably my sixth or seventh trip), so when they did it over and over, I was amazed. I hope it's OK to send fairly large photos. If you want the whole series, I have six or seven in a row of a couple of different breaches. Here are the photos, and thanks again for a great trip.

We'll definitely use you guys again!

Dennis Anderson
Whale Watching is great for the entire family. The Bechtolds aboard the Sea Lion

Families and Whale Watching - a perfect outing

Stellar Sea Lions off San Juan Island and the light house

Patty Quales and her husband sent this in for the 2010 Photo Contest. They are the winners for 'wildlife'. This was taken on the southern end of San Juan Island of Stellar Sea Lions hauled out. Note the lighthouse in the background.

Baby orca whale by Janet Holby 2010 Photo Contest Winner

Janet Holba 2010 photo contest winner in the whale category from June

We are proud members of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, formerly known as Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest.Pacific Whale Watch Association Logo The "Association" has worked with scientists, NOAA and industry leaders to assist in writing the Whale Watching Guidelines and Best Practices
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Departing from 2 Spring Street Landing, Friday Harbor

San Juan Island, Washington

800-450-6858 or 360-378-1323

Mail to: PO Box 2749 Friday Harbor WA 98250


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