San Juan Islands Tour: Whale Watching and Wildlife

Join us to explore the San Juan Islands aboard one of our new fast boats. See an abundance of whales and wildlife including killer whales, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, dolphins and more. Tours are 3 to 4 hours long and led by trained naturalists. A day in on the water in one of the worlds most glorious boating destinations. Great for all ages.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orcas Island - Depart Orcas Island to search and view the immense amount of local wildlife, and enjoy stunning views of the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas.
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide provided
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
1608 Rosario Rd
Rosario Road
Located at the Rosario Village Marina, check in at the building on the dock. Our Orcas Island location requires taking the Washington State Ferry to get to.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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K5782zprebeccaf
Sep 27, 2024
A tour that doesn’t disappoint - The tour was fantastic! We had a lovely day on the water. We learned a lot from Captain Chaz, as he gave us history of the various different islands we passed. We were able to follow along with a pod of orcas for quite some time. On the way back, we found solo male orca. Chaz gave us lots of interesting information on orcas. I would highly recommend anyone looking to go whale watching to go out with Captain Chaz.
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Tina_p
Aug 28, 2024
We saw 16 whales ! - We got to see an amazing amount of orca whales in the one trip ! Great trip, highly recommend it. Maximum 30 people was a good size boat
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Bobnicklaw
Jul 28, 2024
Helpful, informative staff made trip amazing. - My daughter and I had an amazing experience. Got to see seals and other wildlife. Got to follow a group of killer whales and it was incredible learning about them from the boat staff. I would do this several more times if possible and definitely go with them. Their staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Made for an exceptional time. Thank you.
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Karensn174vd
Jul 23, 2024
Saw lots of Orcas whales and seals with pups! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our whale watching tour with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters. Thanks to Captain Beau and naturalists Sam and Sean .
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Y8198mwerics
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing views of playful orcas and a great crew - Our family group had a great time on this whale watch tour. We had three adults and two children, ages 7 and 3. Karl, the captain, carefully got us where we could see orcas, a bald eagle, and harbour seals sunning with their pups. The naturalist, Sean, was full of interesting facts about the orcas and other wildlife and answered every question with a lot of interesting detail. They actually took extra time when they spotted a second group of orcas, which ended up putting on quite a show. It was well worth the time and money spent. It was hard for the children to spot the orcas and other wildlife, especially the three-year-old, but we had brought plenty of snacks on board for the kids and that kept them going through the long ride back to shore. Be sure to bring binoculars along. The boat doesn't get nearly as close to the orcas as the picture shows. You could see them with the naked eye, but not in detail.
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Caitlinj320
Jul 17, 2024
Great Experience! - Amazing experience! We saw harbor seals, sea lions and two pods of orcas. Trevor was great with giving all of the info about the whales and explaining things. To be honest I was a little bit apprehensive to book a whale tour because I was afraid it was going to be crowded and touristy, but I am so glad we went! Highly recommend booking a tour as part of your San Juan’s vacation!
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Quest09414891432
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing experience - Such an amazing experience!! We were able to see a grey whale. We were able to observe the whale for awhile, and we saw a sea lion. The crew were so knowledgeable and personable. They made the experience so much more enjoyable.
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Safetydave1986
May 19, 2024
Excellent Afternoon on the Water - This was a wonderful afternoon adventure. The weather was perfect and it was great being out on the water with a lot of beautiful scenery. The San Juan Islands are very scenic. The whale watching went very well, too. A pod of orcas was hunting for food. Much of the action was beyond the range of my phone camera, but two orcas swam right by the boat. Our group saw sea lions, harbor seals, African big-horn sheep (on Speiden island) and sea birds. Our crew, (Liberty, Celeste and Captain Jake) were awesome!
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Paiva_s
Apr 5, 2024
A lovely day - Despite the frigid weather, it was a lovely experience. We saw a humpback breach, and a pod of Orcas. Great day
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T4707czrichardm
Jun 22, 2024
Orcas Island Whale Watching - Had a beautiful day on the water. We saw one loner Orca, harbor seals, an otter, and lots of eagles. Had a great experience.
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