There is one nowi cant remember if its island adventures or puget sound express or someone elsebut its new this year. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through puget sound enroute to victorias inner harbour. Our 4hour whale watching cruise departs port townsend both in the morning 10am and in the afternoon 2. Seattle whale watching tours whale watching tours, seattle. I understand that its not peak but it seems like you might still get to see some. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Whale watching in seattle orca whale watching and gray.
Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. Tour leaders have resources that help them know where the whales are hanging out each day, but that doesnt mean its the only way to go whale watching. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike. Beautiful inside passage from seattle with ovation of the seas. Carnival cruises from seattle dock at the gates of the emerald city. Many of the alaska cruises offered depart from seattle. Puget sound and san juan islands cruise we begin our voyage from the worldclass city of seattle, harbor hopping through the puget sound and cruising the san juan islands. Your friend with a boat has your ticket to the best views and history of seattle. Skip the ferry and combine the convenience of a scenic flight from bellingham to san juan island for a whale watch or sea kayak tour. Theyre known to surface and breech throughout the inside passage, prince william sound and glacier bay, and are able to stay underwater for up to 30 minutes. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. We are excited that you chose us and look forward to taking you out on an amazing wildlife adventure. Ships have been sailing from seattle to alaska since the gold rush.
Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. Its easy to book a whale watch excursion from juneau but theres a lot more you can do in the area. Sail through breathtaking deception pass, and travel through the protected waters of the salish sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Travel from seattle to vancouver, bc on a scenic amtrak cascades train ride for a whale watching tour that will also afford time to explore victoria. An endangered female orca leaps from the water while breaching in puget sound west of seattle.
This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale watching tours only. Sail through breathtaking deception pass, and travel through the protected waters of the salish sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale and sealife conservation. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. San juan excursions whale watching tours and wildlife cruises. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely. The humpback whale is one of the worlds most endangered species of whales. Island mariner whale watching cruises 2621 s harbor loop dr, bellingham, washington 98225 rated 4. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. Find and plan your next cruise out of seattle on cruise critic through our find a cruise tool, offering sailings into 2022. Port townsend 4hour whale watching tour puget sound express.
A southern resident orca whale swims in puget sound in view of mount. Seattle to victoria trip and whale watching xperience days. Thousands prepare to get off cruise ship hit by virus in california. Plan your trip san juan safaris san juan island whale. Things to know puget sound express familyrun whale. Now its your turn to follow in the wake of history on a sevenday cruise.
Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. A cruise from seattle is a great option to get away on a cruise vacation. Killer whales near puget sound, washington youtube. For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. Whale watching tours with puget sound express my olympic. The metro area now has its firstever, halfday whale watching tour. At this time of year, pa is the best spot on the washington coast to see humpback whales, and the tour, which leaves right from the pa dock downtown, will also take you to where you can see orcas. Hi there, has anyone had experience taking a whale watching cruise from seattle in january.
With incredible scenery, a delicious meal and consistent whale sightings, no other cruise in the northwest offers so much. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a smart phone. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message. Their discover the past walking tours, bus tours of victoria, butchart gardens tickets with bus service, and high tea available, 3 course dinner at the q andor high tea in the. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle message board. From all of us and the hanke family, welcome to puget sound express. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper vacations. Free time to explore downtown victoria at your leisure a 3hour highspeed, passengeronly ferry from vancouver to seattle through puget sound operated by clipper vacations the perfect viewing. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. Cruises depart from the bellingham cruise terminal alaska ferry terminal in bellingham, wa. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure at our ticketing office inside the terminal. Combo groups are required to book at least 48 hours in advance of visit. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale.
Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale. Explore alaskas inside passage on a 7day roundtrip alaska cruise from seattle. In the high season for whale watching, they usually do well. Cruises departing from seattle are your ticket to some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth theyll take you straight to alaska. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. And its probably new this year since more whales have decided to spend their. Alaska was the birthplace of uncruise adventures and it continues to be wide open for exploration. Seattle, juneau, inside passage, skagway, vancouver, bc. While washington state whale watching is one of the most popular attractions in the puget sound and san juan islands, washington coast vacations also provide stunning looks at many species of birds. She is also incredibly quiet which will enhance your whale watching experience. We have listed below several whale watching boats and charter operators operating out of seattle. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington. Gray whales migrate past seattle, washington, each year on their way to alaska.
Find out what to expect from whale watching in alaska. Certain types of orca whales are also viewable in the winter since the seals are most abundant. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. I took a trip out of anacortes and had a great time. In most cases it is a good idea to call ahead and make reservations in advance of the date you might want to join a whale watching cruise. Frequency of shipwhale interactions within 1 km of the bow of cruise ships.
Clipper vacations offers whalewatching cruises in march, april and may as the whales migrate through seattles puget sound on their way to alaska. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Wonderful hours of cruising while whale watching in washington, plus spectacular shore and water vistas, are interspersed with landings and sightseeing visits along the way from seattle. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. For 33 years, puget sound express has set the standard for exciting whale watching tours and wildlife tours around the olympic peninsula and the san juan islands. She is 98 long, 30 wide with a cruise speed of over 25 knots.
Puget sound whale watchers accused of loving endangered. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of. These are solely whale watching trips so the entire 56 hrs is spent locating the whales then viewing. Wonderful hours of cruising while whale watching in washington, plus spectacular shore and water vistas, are interspersed with landings and sightseeing visits along the way from seattle through the san juan islands and on to victoria, bc. Fun things to do argosy cruises seattle boat tours. Cruises from seattle seattle cruises carnival cruise line.
The gray whale will visit on occasion throughout the year, with sightings reaching their peak during march and april when the whales migrate north from mexico to alaska to feed. The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hhmi biointeractive video duration. The best time of year to take a cruise from seattle to alaska. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. Learn about the local orca population aboard a whale watching cruise. If you would like to visit magnificent olympic national park in addition to doing some whale watching, come to port angeles from late august through october. Cruises from seattle range from 1 to 75 days and include alaska cruises, south pacific cruises and panama canal cruises. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds just minutes north of downtown seattle. Whether you are a visitor or a local, the seattle waterfront is your gateway to the sea straight from downtown. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and.
Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Seattle this oneway adventure begins with a 3hour cruise from seattle, wa, usa, to victoria, bc, canada aboard a highspeed passengeronly ferry, operated by clipper vacations part 1. Puget sound express offers a variety of whale watching cruises. We head out towards the san juan islands, or to wherever the whales are on the red head, our comfortable and fast, 40seat tour boat. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. The island explorer 5 is simply the best whale watching vessel anywhere. Whale watch groups of 25 or more guests advanced reservation required will qualify for the discounted group rate.
The san juan islands, located 140 km north of seattle in the heart of salish sea, is the most famous place for orca whale watching. Shortly after arrival, youll start your watching adventure with us. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. About whale watching excursions in the pacific northwest, including whale watching season and whale watching tour companies. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. A cruise from seattle to alaska through the inside passage follows the same routes whales travel in spring and fall, taking you to the foot of towering glaciers and into what many call the last frontier. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. The seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching includes a 2. Tourists scanning the horizon on a whale watching cruise in washington states san juan islands. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. Seattle whale watching 101 visit seattle washington. High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle. Cruise from seattle cruises from seattle, washington. Whale watching in washington washington waterfronts.
San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Tours require a minimum of 15 passengers for departure. High speed whale watching tour from downtown seattle july 21, 2015 for my second day interning at seattle southside, i had the opportunity to experience a whole different side of the beautiful city and take a day trip whale. Explore the sparkling waters of victoria and get up close and personal with resident orcas, humpback and minke whales as well as porpoises, sea lions and more. Seattle waterfront webcams tides sailings seattle waterfront. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife in. The boat trips and tours from here range from 1hour harbor cruises.
San juan islands whale watching cruise xperience days. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in sea. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers between midmay and midoctober when the salmon runs are strongest, although its possible to spot them. Were serious about your fun and driven by a commitment to leaving the charted course and really experiencing what the world has to offer. Bellingham whale watching san juan safaris san juan.
Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. See seattle, elliott bay and the puget sound from a different perspective. Our seattle orca whale watching tours are an experience you wont forget. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. Island mariner whale watching cruises home facebook. Princess cruises has tips on what to bring, wear and how to capture these amazing. While it is possible to see other whale species on occasion, the primary focus of our special everett tours are gray whales, gentle giants roughly the size of a. But there is plenty to see before or after your cruise, too. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. Tours from seattle orca spirit orca spirit adventures. Get away to the pacific northwest and enjoy the pleasures of this walkable city. The spectacular natural beauty and relaxed rural lifestyle of the san juan islands feels like a world away yet this unique whale watching seaplane flight and cruise is just a daytrip away from seattle with kenmore air.
Whale watch new england aquarium combo tickets are available for groups of 10 or more guests at the discounted group rate. The 25 best cruises from seattle, wa 2020 with prices on. Pacific northwest grand puget sound cruise american. Island adventures and mystic sea charters are both out of anacortes about 1 12 hr north of seattle so you would need a car to get there. Three generations of our family have helped visitors have lifechanging experiences with some of the most majestic creatures on the planet. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for. Pdf spatial pattern analysis of cruise shiphumpback whale. Flag to warn fellow boaters to the presence of whales and be aware of the flag when youre cruising the area. The thrill of seeing a spout, or better yet, a breaching whale as it prepares to dive makes a fun adventure.
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