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Welcome Back to the San Juan Islands, Southern Resident Orcas!

Welcome Back to the San Juan Islands, Southern Resident Orcas!

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 19, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle

[7/18/17- Kelsey, Naturalist- M/V Kestrel- 2:00PM] Oh, Southern resident killer whales, how we have missed you here in the San Juan Islands! It’s been several weeks since any resident killer whales have been seen in the San Juan Island region, and today finally broke...
Spring and Summer in the Salish Sea

Spring and Summer in the Salish Sea

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

Summer has come early to San Juan! What is undoubtably a thriving seabird population in San Juan is morphing and transitioning from our early spring usuals to an exciting new summer crowd. Our harlequin ducks and loons are slowly being replaced by auklets and...
Whales:  Fish or Mammal?

Whales: Fish or Mammal?

by Whale Watching Naturalist | May 12, 2017 | orca whale watching by seattle

Dear Reader, Do you struggle with reality?  I do.  I was looking at a killer whale today and trying to comprehend the changes that can accumulate in 200 million years.  Two hundred million years ago is when mammals, with their characteristic hair, warm bloodedness,...

News

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  • Bigg’s Orcas in Tumbo Channel | 7/5/18 | Kittiwake 5:00Pm Charter
  • J Pod Orcas Play on the West Side
  • Beautiful Evening full of whales and lighthouses!
  • Noisy Oyster Catchers!

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."

Contact

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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