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Whale watching in Washingtonis popular April through September and usually focuses on the area in the northwest part of the state around the San Juan Islands. A number of charter boat companies run whale watching cruises and you can find such charters at various ports around Puget Sound. We have listed below a number of well-know charter operations according to their home ports. The ports are listed alphabetically. In most cases it is a good idea to call ahead and make reservations in advance of the date you might want to join a whale watching cruise. Each of the ports listed below also offer a variety of accommodations from bed and breakfast lodging to hotels and motels should you wish to make an overnight trip and enjoy your whale watching outing at a more leisurely pace. To learn more about each port, just click on the name and a link will take you to the respective town in a new browser window. Scroll down to see listings for whale watching charter boats and cruises. Sponsored Listing
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We provide half-day and all-day whale watching and
wildlife tours and daily passenger ferry service from Port Townsend to
Friday Harbor April through October. Since 1985 Puget Sound Express, or P.S.
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Kayak the beautiful west-side of San Juan Island with our naturalist
Anacortes Kayak
Tours. 1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone:
360-588-1117; Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801;
Island
Adventures Whale Watching. 1020 Q Avenue, Cap Sante Marina,
Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-293-2428; Island Charter Cruises, Inc. PO Box 902, Anacortes, WA 98221-0902. Phone: 360-299-2910; Toll-free: 1-800-263-3020.E-mail
Mystic
Sea Charters. Homeport, Anacortes, WA. Ticket Booth and
boarding at Cap Sante Marina, Dock A, Anacortes, WA.
Island Mariner Cruises.
5 Harbor Esplanade, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: 360-734-8866;
Toll-free: 1-877-734-8866; San Juan Island Shuttle Express. 355 Harris Avenue, #105, Bellingham, WA, 98225. Phone: 360-671-1137. E-mail Victoria-San
Juan Cruises. Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 353 Harris Avenue,
Suite #104, Bellingham, WA 98225. Mosquito
Fleet. 1724 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201.
Phone: 425-252-6800; Toll-free: 1-800-325-ORCA (6722); Private Whale Watching. 4331 B Terrace Drive, Everett, WA 98203-2205. Phone: 425-252-9202. Toll-free: 1-877-968-3633. E-mail Viking Cruises. PO Box 327, 109 N. First Street, La Conner, WA 98257. Phone: 360-466-2639; Fax: 360-466-2124. E-mail Captain Jack's Sea Charters. P.O. Box 214, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Phone: 379-4033; Toll-free: 1-866-OrcaJack (672-2522); Fax: 360-385-6967. E-mail Puget Sound Express. Point Hudson Marina, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Phone: 360-385-5288; Fax: 360-732-0448. E-mail San Juan Islands - Orcas Island Deer Harbor Charters. PO Box 303, Deer Harbor, WA 98243. Phone: 360-376-5989; Toll-free: 1-800-544-5758; 360-376-5815. E-mail Orcas Island Eclipse Charters. Next to Orcas Ferry Dock. Toll-free: 1-800-376-6566; Fax: 360-376-4780. E-mail San Juan Islands - San Juan Island Roche Harbor
San Juan Safari's.
Operating from Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor Friday Harbor Scamper Charters. 685 Spring Street, #191, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free: 1-877-314-3532. E-mail
Crystal Seas
Kayaking, Inc. PO
Box 3135, Friday Harbor, San Juan
Island, WA 98250. Phone:
360-378-7899; Maya's Whale Watch Charters. Snug Harbor Marina, 210 Madrona Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-7996. E-mail Sea Quest Expeditions. Near Friday Harbor. PO Box 2424, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5767; Fax: 360-378-8767. E-mail
Western Prince Cruises.
One block from the Ferry Landing.
PO Box 418, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5315;
Bon Accord Charters. PO Box 472, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5921; Toll-free: 1-800-677-0751. E-mail
San Juan
Excursions. San Juan
Excursions. PO Box 2508, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-6636;
San Juan Boat Tours.
Friday
Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Outdoor Odysseys. 12003 23rd Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125. Phone: 206-361-0717; Toll-free: 1-800-647-4621. E-mail
Island
Institute. 5227 S.W. Pt. Robinson Road, Vashon Island, WA
98070. Phone: 206-423-7650, or, 206-463-1294.
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Whale 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!
custom
tour boat is large enough for comfort yet small enough for a more
interactive trip. Our local certified naturalists and owner/captain
ensure a fun, informative, and personalized tour. Adventure awaits you
in the beautiful and sunny San Juan Islands. Join us for an intimate
sized tour (limited to 30 passengers or less) as we explore the
protected waters of the Salish Sea and discover the islands' abundant
wildlife and spectacular beauty."
biologist
and professional photographer, Captain Terry.
They will help you have a whale of a time aboard one of the fastest
long-range whale watch boats of the San Juan Islands. Powered
by two Yamaha 4-stroke engines that are eco-friendly and quiet, the boat
features wrap around safari windows, a private head (toilet) and a cabin
that seats six. Maya's Whale Watch Charters
operates all year. Never more than six passengers. Intimate. Unique.
Please call for departure times.
charge.
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. 
where the
whales are. Join us for a 3+ hour cruise aboard 56' "Orcas Express"
through 172 beautiful islands. Daily departures: 1:30 to 5:00, May
to October. Naturalist guided, hydrophone equipped (listen to the
whales), heated cabin, great outside decks, hot and cold beverages,
binoculars, restroom, as well as cold weather gear on board for you.
We also offer monthly boat trips. See "Five Light by Sea" Historic
Lighthouse tours. USCG licensed & AAA rated
Express,
has provided thousands of travelers with fun-packed, fascinating whale
watching boat tours around the Olympic Peninsula and the San Juan Islands.
With twenty-four years and three generations of family experience, it's a
sure bet your whale watch trip will be a lasting memory. Our daily passenger
only ferry service between Port Townsend and Friday Harbor is a great way to
connect the Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Islands.
