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Transients Comin’ to Town!

Transients Comin’ to Town!

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Aug 12, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle

[8/11/17- M/V Sea Lion- Kelsey, Naturalist- 1:30PM & 5:30PM] M/V Sea Lion took off from Friday Harbor on San Juan Island for two beautiful trips today. The smoke in the air from Canada is starting to finally clear up a little, so we could actually see some smudges...
Autumn Wildlife & Killer Whales Spotted in the San Juan Islands

Autumn Wildlife & Killer Whales Spotted in the San Juan Islands

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Aug 3, 2017 | Uncategorized, Whale Watching Friday Harbor, whale watching near Seattle

[Sarah M. – 08/02/2017 – M/V Sea Lion – 01:30pm] Yesterday we had a wonderful trip aboard the M/V Sea Lion from Friday Harbor on our afternoon whale watch. This time of year we sometimes experience smoggy conditions due to wildfires burning around the area. When the...
Transient Killer Whale Feeding Frenzy Near Cattle Point, San Juan Island

Transient Killer Whale Feeding Frenzy Near Cattle Point, San Juan Island

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 25, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle

Lauren Fritz, M/V Sea Lion, 07/24/17, 5:30 pm Tour Our sunset tour tonight on M/V Sea Lion was incredible. Seriously, incredible. We had some amazing views of a few pods of Transient orcas (T46’s, T34’s, T37B’s) as they traveled through Cattle Pass...
San Juan Channel Transients – Orcas Near Friday Harbor

San Juan Channel Transients – Orcas Near Friday Harbor

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 25, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, whale watching near Seattle

Lauren Fritz, M/V Sea Lion, 07/24/17, 1:30 pm Tour Today was one of those perfect San Juan summer days. A light breeze, bright skies, and….reports of whales in the area! Naturalist Rachel and I were so excited as we gave our introductions to our wonderful guests...
Transients at Sunset in the Salish Sea- What’s Better?

Transients at Sunset in the Salish Sea- What’s Better?

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 22, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle

[7/21/17- M/V Sea Lion- Kelsey, Naturalist- 5:30PM] Quite the trip was in store for us as we prepared ourselves to disembark from Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in search of whales and other wildlife. M/V Sea Lion moseyed from the harbor and headed north past Orcas...
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"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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950 Westlake Ave N.,
Seattle, WA 98109

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

Winter Hours: Daily 9-5
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Mailing address: PO box 365
Friday Harbor WA 98250

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