Ten Ways to Have a Great Whale Watch and Wildlife Tour with Kids!
A visit to the San Juan Islands is not complete without at least some time spent out on the water! On our spacious and comfortable flagship vessel, M/V Sea Lion, a cruise around the islands is always a treat. With a walk-around deck and inside, heated cabin, M/V Sea...
The T101’s: Mama orca and her boys explore the Salish Sea
Saturday, November 11 – MV Sea Lion – Noon As the M/V Sea Lion made its way out of Friday Harbor on this blustery November Saturday there was radio silence on whale sightings in the Salish Sea. With thoughts of circumnavigating Orcas Island, territory that hadn’t yet...
Surprise whales in November in the San Juan Islands
[Naturalist Sarah – 11/04/2017 – M/V Sea Lion – 12:00pm] In November, there is no telling what might happen wildlife-wise out on the water. This uncertainty makes whale watching this time of year particularly exciting as we have no idea what we might find! Our...
Lone Orca in Late October!
[Naturalist Sarah – 10/31/2017 – M/V Sea Lion – 12:00pm] On our Halloween trip we had a wonderful day in the San Juan Islands. We started the day by heading north out of Friday Harbor towards Spieden Island. As we cruised through San Juan Channel we marveled at all...
Transient Orcas Hunting off San Juan Island
Sunday, October 29 -- M/V Sea Lion -- 12:00 Noon: Heading out of Friday Harbor on this autumnal day, the M/V Sea Lion turned south towards a report of Bigg’s killer whales off San Juan Island. After a short ride, we found ourselves at Whale Rocks near Cattle Point....
Whales spotted on a Roche Harbor Charter – 09/16/2017
[Naturalist Sarah – 09/16/2017 – M/V Sea Lion – 01:30pm Charter, Roche Harbor] September consistently proves to be my favorite month on the water. With great weather and even better wildlife sightings this month never disappoints. On Charters we are happy to...
Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea – Sunday 09/10/2017
[Naturalist Sarah – 09/10/2017 – M/V Sea Lion – 12:00pm & 04:30 Charter] Summer time in the San Juan Islands usually means sunny weather, beach cookouts, and time spent out on the water. The summer also usually means that the Southern Resident Killer Whales can be...
Adventure Whale Watches in the San Juan Islands – Friday 09/15/17
[Sarah M. – 09/15/2017 – M/V Kestrel – 10:00am & 2:00pm] I always look forward to our adventure trips on M/V Kestrel. We cover so much water and have the best chances of seeing wildlife. Last Friday was no different! Morning Adventure Whale Watch –...
The Amazing Whale Trifecta!
09/15/17 – M/V Sea Lion – 11 AM Charter After picking up our charter guests from Rosario Resort on Orcas Island, M/V Sea Lion headed south back down San Juan Channel towards the confluence of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait. Within minutes, a harbor...
Whales at Whale Rocks?? When Orcas Fly!
The M/V Sea Lion departed Friday Harbor yesterday at noon with a boat load of guests and a boat load of whale reports! We headed in the direction of the L-4s and company, traveling south of Orcas Island. Reaching the west-bound orcas rather quickly, we discovered a...