Whether you commute in the region by bus, ferry, rail or train or a combination one card is all you need orca is accepted on community transit, everett transit, king county metro transit, kitsap transit, pierce transit, sound transit and washington state ferries. During this peak season our sighting success rate is at 9598% for viewing resident orca pods near victoria. In seattle, you must use buses if you wish to get out into the neighborhoods, including major tourist attractions. Licensed captains and trained marine naturalists assure you and your family of a safe, informative and entertaining voyage aboard a quiet and comfortable classic motor yacht. The complexity in greater seattles transit system can intimidate visitors. We can arrange private charters departing from friday harbor, bellingham, anacortes, lopez island, orcas island, seattle and other places in the greater puget sound area. Many people are unaware that the traditional travel pattern of our local resident orca whales take them south into the puget sound in late october. Take this small group seattle city tour by minibus to explore the many forces that have shaped the city from past to present. Port townsend and san juan island whalewatching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off.
West seattle blog orca action month sea kayak tour. 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. We tasted highlights from a few hidden gems i wouldnt have found on. San juan island whale watching day trip from seattle, wa. With the guidance of a trained naturalist onboard, we will be on the lookout for orca, minke, and humpback whales, as well as dall. Affordable rocky mountains tour packages from seattle will also take you to explore banff national park, jasper, yoho and more. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands on our new tour out of edmonds just a few minutes north of seattle.
Every orca spirit tour is led by a certified marine naturalist with deep knowledge of vancouver islands marine wildlife. Our prices are season dependent, so they increase based on how close they are to our peak season summer. Beat the crowds and enter pike place market before anyone else on this exclusive earlyaccess tour in seattle. Seattle whale watching tours maydecember port townsend 4hour whale watching tour mayoctober. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. Places of interest and tour operators are then listed, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on tripadvisor. Whale watching tours from san juan island in seattle. We saw one orca, but yet learned a great deal, were entertained. 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. Our tours feature small groups, allinclusive days, and tripadvisor hall of fame guides. Another option is to download the transit go app on your phone so you dont have to go.
Is there any savings in buying a card, or is it just a convenience. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. During the peak season, we see whales on 90% of our tours, in addition to a variety of marine wildlife. In the morning, guests will be picked up from the specified departure location in seattle to begin this tour. While resident and transient orca can be found in puget sound almost any time of the year, march and april features the addition of gray whales, and boat tours are one of the best ways to see the whales. A tour starting in seattle is a great way to see usa. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. In other cities, the rail system is a comprehensive and comprehensible means of getting around. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests.
Theres no upfront fee, just download the app, enter your credit card details and you can. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. The san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to see orca whales in the wild. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Orca lift cards can be renewed online and are available in person at select locations across the region. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be. Enjoy whale watching and a san juan island day trip from seattle. Tenzing is a us navy whaleboat built in 1982 for shiptoshore usage. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Known for its high quality tours and small group experiences less than 10 guests our seasoned naturalist guides are the best in the industry. Whale watching tours from seattle to the san juan islands.
San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. At the beginning of each academic term, the student must purchase epurse andor monthly pass from orca, and the orca products must be loaded directly onto the students orca lift card. And, every vessel in our fleet is equipped with a hydrophone to help bring the underwater experience alive. Soar in a scenic flight above the islands of puget sound in a kenmore air seaplane. Tracks different fares and transfers automatically. San juan island tours from seattle evergreen escapes. As soon as you see orcas, you can cancel any remaining tours at no charge no questions asked. We use the san juan clipper for our gray whale watching tours as well as our orca tours in the summer since the our three viewing decks provide 360 views and indoor and outdoor whale watching.
Updated february 12, 2020 tours depart oak harbor and langley. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. Seattle free walking tours is a nonprofit organization supported solely through tips given to tour guides and donations. San juan outfitters is best known for its high quality whale watch and wildlife tours, focusing not only on showing our guests orca killer whales, but a wider variety of wildlife as well. It is not uncommon to have nearly 90 whales playing the waters near seattle. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Killer whale watching vancouver island orca dreams. She came into our hands some twenty years ago and was repurposed as a wildlife viewing vessel. Enjoying this tour early on in your visit to seattle can provide many benefits from all of your knowledgeable guides recommendations. On our whale watching tours from seattle youll fly to the san juan islands, see wild orca whales, amazing scenery and much more.
We tasted highlights from a few hidden gems i wouldnt have found on my own ellis w. Orca network at freeland says 30 to 35 were spotted again wednesday from the ferry on the edmondskingston route. With the guidance of a trained onboard naturalist, you will be taken to an area worldrenowned for wildlife, where you will be on the lookout for orca, minke and humpback whales as well as dalls. The truth is, our tours are small and personal with a maximum of 6 guests touring ketchikan in a comfortable spacious vehicle. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget. Orcas in puget sound near seattle the seattle times. Get an insiders look at seattles food and culture on a walking tour of pike place market. Tenzing gives us a very personal encounter with nature without being disruptive to the marine environment. Our experience and dedication makes it possible for us to guarantee that youll see whales on your trip. Come join us for a special treat this summer to learn about our southern resident orcas with a new guest speaker from washington environmental.
San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of. While resident and transient orca can be found in puget sound almost any time of the year, march and april features the addition of gray whales, and. 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. Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions. Cuts the return time by twothirds and is an unforgettable experience in itself. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. The most wonderful ways to whale watch in the san juan islands by seattle refined the san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to see orca whales in the wild.
Our vessel, the odyssey, is ideal for all types of private charters and special occasion. Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching. Orca whale watching tours testimonials in seattle island. Tenzing gives us a very personal encounter with nature without being disruptive to.
Today, we will enjoy a relaxing day trip whalewatching around san juan island. Make a splash when landing in lake union in the heart of seattle. To help make the most of your time on san juan island, we have produced a helpful map with information about our whale watch tours as well as points of. Make another stop at a beautiful river teaming with salmon while keeping a keen eye out for bears. One tour kahikina suggests for foodies who like pike place market is offered by savor seattle food tours. This is not a ploy to sell more tickets, we simply want to maximize your chances of viewing orcas in the wild. Well pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, and maximize your time exploring. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Morning tours and those on covered vessels are usually the calmest.
Winter orca whale watching from the iconic seattle waterfront. During peak season orcas are encountered on 90% or more of tours. We are able to offer these orcaspecific guarantees because island adventures has the highest success rate in the region of finding orcas. Day trip sea kayak adventures from downtown seattle lake union. Thrill to the sights of whales, porpoises, eagles, otters, seals, deer and many varieties of sea birds in their natural habitat. Our customer service office is closed to the public. Pike place market, the waterfront, post alley, and more. A sampling of seattle, the beautiful oregon coast, and san francisco make this magnificent journey along the pacific coast one youll remember. You can purchase or refill orca cards via the mail, at many grocery stores and ticket vending machines in the area, by phone at 8889886722, or online. Considered the premier location to view wild orca killer whales, the waters around san juan island are ideal for whale watching. As you walk, listen to commentary from your foodloving gu.
Perfect tour to enjoy seattle view by plane and an amazing experience to see orcas. Start your pacific coast tour in charming seattle, end in san francisco, and overnight also in portland, newport, coos bay, and eureka. While its possible to see orcas, minkes, or humpbacks as well, our everett tour is specifically designed to highlight the feeding gray whales of puget sound that. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. I was recommended to island adventures by a friend who took the same cruise last year, and my experience definitely surpassed my expectations. The local marine wildlife also includes porpoises, sea lions, seals, otters and bald eagles, as well as humpback, minke and gray whales. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san juan. I will be recommending island adventures to anyone i know of who travels out to washington. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. We are a family of 3 hoping to use transit and walking for most of our 5 day visit to seattle. The waters surrounding the islands are home base to several orca family groups, most notably the salmoneating southern resident j, k and l pods as well as marine mammaleating transient orcas. We have specifically designed finger docks for safe and easy entry into our state of.
It would be nice to not have to worry about change. I have been visiting in seattle since sunday, and today was the most relaxing day of my trip so far. The cruise leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing us to skip the traffic and get right out on the water. Whale watching just 90 miles from seattle in friday harbor on san juan island. The trips vary from discovery to adventure to coach bus tours and span across 4 day to 28 day itinerary with prices ranging between 118 to 325 per day. Stop at a picturesque beach and view occasional passing by orca, seals or eagles. Upcoming events calendar check out some cool upcoming events and trips planned by downloading orcas events calendar. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october.
While it is possible to see whales at any time of the year, there is a peak season from may through october. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. San juan island outfitters offers this exclusive adventure day trip from downtown seattle featuring round trip seaplane ride and sea kayaking in the san juan islands. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Orca whale watching from seattle island adventures. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. Sophisticated whale watch spotting technology is used to mark where island adventures has seen whales on each of its tours. Recent orca whale sightings near seattle island adventures.
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