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Lopez Island
Orcas Island
San Juan Island
Shaw Island


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Orcas Island, is not named after the Orca whales as one might expect, but rather, named after Don Juan Vincente de Guemes Pacheco Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo Conde de Revilla Gigedo (!!), the patron of a Spanish explorer and viceroy of Mexico.

 

Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours

Owner Operated, Guided by Local Naturalists. Small Intimate-Sized Quality Tours. Fast, Stable Boat Powered by Biodiesel.
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Orca sightings 90% of the time, Heated cabins, padded outdoor seating, Certified Naturalist Guides. 800-80-WHALE

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San Juan Safaris. Spring Street Landing, Friday Harbor, WA, just steps from the ferry landing. Phone: 360-378-1323; Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858. E-mail

San Juan Safari's Whale Watching ExcursionsWhale Watching & Wildlife Tours from Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, WA. Friendly, professional naturalists, fast new boat whose speed allows greater range and more whale sightings. 30 years of eco tourism experience providing personalized adventures for small groups and independent travelers. This company is known for its work in developing “Best Practices” guidelines and for respectful interaction with wildlife. A stellar reputation. Serious fun. Don’t miss this!

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San Juan Excursions. #2 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Phone: 360-378-6636; Toll-free: 1-800-80-WHALE.
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Our Guarantee: We see orca whales on over 90% of our tours. If you do not see orca whales on your tour, then your next tour is free of San Juan Excursionscharge. Cruise in comfort aboard the classic motor yacht ‘Odyssey’ with certified Naturalist guides. Enjoy heated lounge style cabins and outside viewing decks with padded seating while viewing orca whales, sea lions, seals, porpoise, bald eagles and a variety of sea birds in their natural habitat. Two amazing certified Naturists will be on board to share information about the flora, fauna and Salish Sea region. Carbon neutral business and locally owned operated by second generation islanders. Established 1994.

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San Juan Outfitters. PO Box 325, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-1962; Toll-free: 1-866-810-1483. E-mail

Join us for a Whale Watch, Sea Kayak, or Adventure Tour. The San Juan Islands are considered the best place in the world to observe killer whales in the wild, and there is no better location to depart from than our marine adventure center at Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. We specialize in small groups, with a low guest to guide ratio. Whether you are on our whale watch vessel, or kayak tour, guests can expect to see Killer Whales, Harbor Seals, Porpoise, Seals, Bald Eagles and more. Families and people of all abilities are welcome.


Whale Watching - Friday Harbor

Bon Accord Charters. PO Box 472, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5921; Toll-free: 1-800-677-0751. E-mail

Carli Whale Watching. 710 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-0302; Toll-free: 1-888-221-1331. E-mail

Crystal Seas Kayaking, Inc. PO Box 3135, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-7899; Toll-free: 1-877-SEAS-877. E-mail

Maya's Whale Watch Charters. 210 Madrona Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-7996. E-mail

Outdoor Odysseys. 86 Cedar Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free: 1-800-647-4621. E-mail

San Juan Safaris. PO Box 2749, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-1323; Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858. Fax: 360-378-6546. E-mail

Scamper Charters. 685 Spring Street, #191, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free: 1-877-314-3532. E-mail

Sea Quest Expeditions. Near Friday Harbor. PO Box 2424, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5767; Fax: 360-378-8767.

San Juan Excursions. San Juan Excursions. PO Box 2508, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-6636; Toll-free: 1-800-80-WHALE, or, 1-888-88-WHALE; Fax: 360-378-6652. E-mail

San Juan Boat Tours. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Phone: 360-378-3499; Toll-free: 1-800-232-ORCA (6722).

Western Prince Cruises. One block from the Ferry Landing. PO Box 418, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5315; Toll-free: 1-800-757-6722; Fax: 360-378-4240. E-mail

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San Juan Outfitters

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Whale Watching, Sea Kayaking, Adventure Tours

We specialize in small groups with a low guest to guide ratio departing from Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Families and people of all abilities welcome.

Call 866-810-1483 E-mail

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The Whale Watcher's Guide: Whale-Watching Trips in North America by Patricia Corrigan, Roger Payne. Paperback, 328 pages, Updated edition, March 1999. Order now...

Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus Orca in British Columbia and Washington State by John K. B. Ford, Graeme M. Ellis, Kenneth C., III Balcomb
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