Jun 09, 2016 the waters just north of seattle are home to some of the largest collection of whales anywhere in the world. Read the latest word and features on the whale trail. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. But something that defines seattle more than anything is its location. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. At western prince whale watching, our passion is sharing the natural beauty, whales, and diverse wildlife of the salish sea. Whale watching from seattle or vancouver fodors travel. Tour leaders have resources that help them know where the whales are hanging out each day, but that doesnt mean its the only way to go whale watching. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. Jan 07, 2014 killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas. Sit on a log, gaze at the pods of kayakers who paddle by, and breathe in the salt air.
Three generations of our family have helped visitors spend time with orcas, humpbacks, grays, and minke whales that experience and dedication makes it possible for us to guarantee that youll see whales on this trip or we. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. At this time of year, pa is the best spot on the washington coast to see humpback whales, and the tour, which leaves right from the pa dock downtown, will also take you to where you can see orcas. If you would like to visit magnificent olympic national park in addition to doing some whale watching, come to port angeles from late august through october. At this time of year in the pacific northwest the sun does not set until approximately 9. Timing depends on which types of whales you want to see and the operating seasons of the whale watching tours. Thank you to all the people who made it a great experience. The southern resident killer whale srkw is a flagship species, a cultural icon, and an. United states whale watching from seattle or vancouver my husband and i are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver august 28th through september 5th.
Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Sandwiched between mountains to the east and the puget sound to the west, seattles location is what opens up much of the amazing things to do in the area. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. While we have wonderful boat tours that give you a great perspective, sometimes the whales schedule doesnt exactly match tour schedules. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Island explorer 4 is the favorite boat for many of our guests. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. Seattle orca whale watching partnering with san juan safaris for an incredible orca whale watching tour youll never forget. Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with orcas.
We will be in seattle and all around the area next week. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. Federal government wants your opinion on whalewatching rules to protect orcas, seattle times. An informative guided tour of seattle covering all the famous attractions, including a 2hour stop at pike place market and admission to the top of the space needle. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. Downloadprint a pocket guide for responsible marine wildlife viewing. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message. For the best whalewatching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whalewatching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island.
Then, its back to your bike for a quick 4mile cycle to the ferry dock. The shores and waterways of washington state is filled with aquatic life like the minke, humpback and the california gray whales. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Killer whale tales is a 501 c 3 environmental education program that uses storytelling and field based science to. Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattles lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island. Contact seattle orca whale watching we are located at 950 westlake ave n, seattle, wa 98109 phone. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Gray whale migration national marine mammal laboratory noaa. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april.
Whale watching from land whidbey and camano islands. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. A zipped file containing notes, metadata and gray whale database for access 2003 or higher is available for download here. Memorial day through late august we offer whale watching at sunset. Is it possible along any of the island shorelines or onp coastline, etc. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. This special limited season focuses on gray whales that migrate along the west coast, stopping to feed in local waters on their way back to alaska. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near and far. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message board. Seattle is known for many thingsfor major attractions like the space needle, for amazing outdoorsy activities within and near the city, and for fresh and local foods. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely.
Generally, summer months will offer more opportunities to see orcas from more whale watching companies whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. The greatest whale watching value in the state just 30 minutes from seattle. As i understand it, whale watching boats out of seattle still have to travel north 60 miles or so to see any orcas, so departing from seattle doesnt really help. The island explorer 4 is the little sister to the island explorer 5 the island explorer 4 is 85 long, 22 wide with many of the same great features. Whale watching from land whale watching is a favorite activity in and around puget sound. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. An awesome boat ride with friendly and educated hosts. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. A seattle restaurant inspired by the sea julie carlson january 7, 2014 a 20 james beard finalist for best new restaurant, the whale wins is the latest venture from chef renee erickson of the similarly whimsically named walrus and the carpenter.
Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. All the best things to do in seattle tours northwest. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. As you near the north end of the island, take a short detour to spencer spit state park, with its long sandy beach. The roasted chicken was very flavorful, and the harissa sauce excellent. Were located in the san juan islands just 90 miles north of downtown seattle. Although the local tv folks go gaga when orcas are sighted in elliot bay, they the orcas, not the tv crews do not normally live near seattle.
Is whale watching possible minus the expensive tours. With over 100 sites and signs hugging the pacific coast from british columbia all the way down to southern california, the whale trail is your best guide and resource for watching sea mammals from shore. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. The clipper operates from downtown seattle but they arent primarily a whale watching tour. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor.
See orcas, humpback whales, gray whales, and a broad array of wildlife in the san juan. The whale wins brunch at home is the perfect way to start your sunday celebration on may 10th. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. Providing high quality tours for over 30 years, we are the longest operating whale watch company in the san juan islands 90 miles north of seattle, and with that experience, we make every one of our tours a unique adventure. Its also considered the best place to view orca whales. Whale watching in washington washington whale watching tours. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here. This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale watching tours only. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. Payment options visa, mastercard, american express, discover make reservation. All the ones i have seen leave from orcas island or anacortes area, and unfortunately i am only in seattle for a short amount of time but dont want to miss out on orcas whale.
Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. Whale watching in washington is one of the top things to do on a visit to the main city of seattle or the popular san juan islands. These are solely whale watching trips so the entire 56 hrs is spent locating the whales then viewing. Beginning just this year one company started to operate a whale watch tour out of downtown seattle in winter only.
Along the oregon coast, you can see resident gray whales in summer too. The san juans are the best place to see wild orca whales in the united states. At seattle orca whale watching in partnership with san juan safaris we take great pride in providing you with the best orca whale watching and wildlife tours in the pacific northwest. Gila river rafting, birding, and eco tour for one, two, or four at pacific nw float trips up to 47% off. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. Each kit feeds two and is easy to prepare as you enjoy your morning coffee and begin your day. It was very scenic and we saw about a dozen orcas, 2 minke whales, many dolphins, some sealions and a couple of bald eagles. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. What they do is ferry people to friday harbor, then depart from there again to whale watch for 2 12 hours, then come back to friday harbor where everyone spends a couple hours in town. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds just minutes north of downtown seattle. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico.
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