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Beautiful Evening full of whales and lighthouses!

Beautiful Evening full of whales and lighthouses!

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jun 10, 2018 | friday harbor, killer whales, orca behavior, orca whale watching by seattle, san juan island, Whale Watching Friday Harbor

It was a beautiful Saturday evening on the San Juan Islands when Captain Gabe, and naturalist, Jordan and I along with the joyful guests set out to find some whales. We had been with two groups of transients traveling together earlier that day and watched them split...
Short Charter, Great Wildlife!

Short Charter, Great Wildlife!

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Feb 7, 2018 | charter boat san juan island, friday harbor, san juan island

[Naturalist Sarah – 02/07/2018 – M/V Sea Lion – 01:00pm Charter]   Today marked our first trip from Friday Harbor of 2018! In preparation for a charter later this summer we hosted a small group aboard M/V Sea Lion on a short two-hour charter to check out...

A Friendly Humpback by Smith Island – Foggy Day Adventures

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Sep 9, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle

[Lauren Fritz, M/V Sea Lion, 09/08/17, 1:30 pm Tour] Today was foggy. I find days like today so relaxing and peaceful, and leaving Friday Harbor is so exciting because you don’t really know what you’re going to see! Fortunately, the fog around here usually...
Not One, but TWO Humpbacks in Haro Straight

Not One, but TWO Humpbacks in Haro Straight

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Aug 25, 2017 | orca whale watching by seattle

[08/24/17- M/V Kestrel- Kelsey, Naturalist- 2:00PM] M/V Kestrel had an exciting day ahead of it as we departed Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. We headed south, coming around the south end of Cattle Point and coming up to Whale Rocks. We slowed down, because there...

Transient Encounter North of Active Pass – A Fabulous Trip to Canada

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Aug 24, 2017 | orca whale watching by seattle

[Lauren Fritz, M/V Sea Lion, 08/23/17, 1:30 pm Tour] Some days – you go to Canada to whale watch! What a delight it is to live on an island where another country is mere minutes away by boat. If you come out whale watching with San Juan Safaris, you just might...
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Testimonials

"A-MAZ-ING!!! What a great experience! An awesome boat ride with friendly and educated hosts. We saw so many whales!!! It was the coolest day! Thank you to all the people who made it a great experience."
"...it was a great experience and one I would highly recommend."
"When I need a day of Zen and killer whales, it’s my fave thing to do. I highly recommend San Juan Safaris."

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Seattle Orca Whale Watching
950 Westlake Ave N.,
Seattle, WA 98109

Toll Free: (800) 450-6858
Local: (360) 378-1323

Winter Hours: Daily 9-5
Summer Hours: Daily 8-6

Mailing address: PO box 365
Friday Harbor WA 98250

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