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4 San Juan Islands Whale Watching Tours Worth Booking

4 tours  ·  from $119 a head

Local boats, local seasons. These 4 san juan islands whale watching tours are compared on price, sailing length and how close the encounters usually get.

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor - Boarding the MV Sea Lion
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Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

1.Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Cruise from Friday Harbor to spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, and bald eagles aboard a heated 55-foot boat in the San Juan Islands.

“Olivia and Eric were great!! Don't waste your money on costlier tours. They are cheap but still amazing. Saw orcas.”

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Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes - Crossing into the San Juan Islands
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Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes

2.Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Best value

Review the Anacortes whale-watching tour for orcas, humpbacks, wildlife, boat comfort, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Great afternoon tour with Isabelle, Sean, Thomas, and Capt Matt. We followed a pod of 5 orcas, one of which was less than a month old. Also saw lots of seals, birds annd a few porpoises. Staff was very knowledgeable and moved around the ship, answering questions and explaining the sights. Definitely recommend if in the area.”

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Orcas Island Whale Watching - What the first hour on the water feels like
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Orcas Island Whale Watching

3.Orcas Island Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Review of Orcas Island whale watching, with ferry tips, wildlife highlights, costs, boat details, and advice on who should book.

“Seeing Orcas! Even though there weren't that many and it was a cold day, our crew didn't give in until the whales were found. Great trip! Dress warm :)”

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Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour - The wildlife is the real itinerary
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Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour

4.Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Review of Orcas Island whale watching with wildlife, small-group views, ferry tips, pricing, timing, cancellation terms, and booking advice.

“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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