Welcome to San Juan Safaris










Seattle to San Juan Island - Same Day Return

Experience a Sea Plane and a Whale Watching Adventure

  • Gorgeous Seattle Skyline
  • Magical Puget Sound Scenery
  • Majestic Olympic Mountains
  • Friday Harbor Seaside Village
  • Join us aboard the 55' MV Sea Lion for a 3 to 4 hour Whale Watch

Your Day In The Islands
Considered one of the best day trips in the Pacific Northwest!

Travel with Kenmore Air, 60 years of flying experience, to the charming seaside village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

We make it so easy. Kenmore Air's Seaplane base is a short taxi ride from any downtown Seattle hotel. Your spectacular flight will bring you to Friday Harbor where your pilot will direct you to our waterfront office for check in. Steps away is the charming village where you can enjoy art galleries and shops, sip a latte or stop for lunch in one of the many restaurants.

Board your whale watch vessel at 12:45 pm for a 3-4 hour adventure with San Juan Safaris on a brand new Coast Guard inspected 55' vessel - Sea Lion - fully equipped with a heated cabin, walk-around viewing deck, outdoor covered &open seating. The boat is stocked with educational materials, field guides, hydrophone for listening to the whales, extra coats &blankets.

We are known for our high quality, small group experiences and for respectful wildlife viewing with over 95 % whale sightings. Our naturalists personally interact with our guests, interpreting one of the most unique sea environments on earth. Enjoy the thrill of seeing one of the most impressive animals on the planet, the Orca Whale. You may also see Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Sea Lions, Seals, Bald Eagles, Otters, Porpoise and rafts of sea birds.

San Juan Island - Center of Whale Watching in the Pacific Northwest
Respectful Interaction with Wildlife, Packed with Serious Fun!


photo by Traci Walters


photo by Traci Walters

Why Be Herded, When You Can Be Guided? Join Us!

800-450-6858
Adult $259.00* - Child (2-11) $239.00*
Departure Times (mid April - September)
  • Depart Lake Union, downtown Seattle at 8 am weekdays,
    9 am weekends and 11 am all days
  • Land in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island 45 minutes later
  • Depart Friday Harbor at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm
  • Land Lake Union, downtown Seattle 45 minutes later

What to wear Bring on the Boat:
Sunglasses, water, windbreaker, sunscreen, snacks &comfortable shoes.

Members of:
• Audubon Society • Center for Whale Research
• Nature Conservancy • Orca Network
• People for Puget Sound • San Juan Preservation Trust
• The Whale Museum / Sound Watch

*All fares subject to fuel surcharge and Port fees. Arrival and departure times are not guaranteed.

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Friday Harbor, WA, USA
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whale diving, pair of kayakers
spyhopping whale