But youll want to have your eyes peeled for more than just gray whales. Memorial day through late august we offer whale watching at sunset. Seattle is by turns cosmopolitan and casual, and visitors here can find both activities and lodging to suit their style. Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Providing high quality tours for over 30 years, we are the longest operating whale watch company in the san juan islands 90 miles north of seattle, and with that experience, we make every one of our tours a unique adventure. We are excited that you chose us and look forward to taking you out on an amazing wildlife adventure. Orca whales range through the san juan islands the most between march and october and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our tours during that time, although we do have sightings throughout the year.
At that time, thousands of them can be found off the california coast. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds puget sound express. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Seattle, juneau, skagway, ketchikan, victoria, seattle. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Wanted to know if there was a ferry out of seattle that could take us to friday harbor where the whale. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express.
The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. 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. Whaling walls a pun on the wailing wall are created by invitation of the communities, institutions, and building owners of the structures on which they are painted. Its also considered the best place to view orca whales. Whale watching in june san juan islands forum tripadvisor. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures.
Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. Isla holbox is a 25minute boat ride from the mainland. The greatest whale watching value in the state just 30 minutes from seattle. As industry leaders, we are key members of a proprietary sightings. In june, a 35footlong female humpback whale was found dead in bremerton, and a necropsy did not disclose an obvious cause of death, according to cascadia. Aug 07, 2016 juvenile humpback whale beached, researchers collecting data. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands.
Things to know puget sound express familyrun whale. From all of us and the hanke family, welcome to puget sound express. When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. This is a list of whaling walls, which are large outdoor murals by the artist robert wyland, featuring images of lifesize gray whales, breaching humpback whales, blue whales, and other sea life. San juan island 90 miles north of seattle is the best place for orca whale watching as we are located in the heart of salish sea. In may and june, well see the mother gray whales with their new calves swim by. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. See orcas, humpback whales, and all the majestic wildlife throughout the salish sea on our tour out of edmonds just a few minutes north of seattle. It looks like the way to start narrowing down whale watching trips. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. 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.
If you get a chance and you are in the region, wdcs own erich hoyt is giving a talk, adventures with orcas in the north pacific, from a1 stubbs to iceberg, the white russian bull, at the hall at fauntleroy, seattle, wa on june 8th at 7. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales. Whale watching tours whale watching april 1 to october 31. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. In june 1965, salmon fisherman william lechkobit had set up a fishing net in the offing of the small cannery town of namu. The orcas were spotted breaching, spyhopping, slapping their tails and just generally milling about all over, all day long. In recent years, march may and october november, have had similar sighting success. Blue whales feed off the california coast between bodega bay and san diego. Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattles lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island.
Uw scientist records the jazz singers of the arctic as bowhead whales shriek, moan, rattle and ululate under the ice during the dark of winter. To report whales please go to the orca network sightings report page, or email orca network. We will be staying in downtown seattle without a rental car. At western prince whale watching, our passion is sharing the natural beauty, whales, and diverse wildlife of the salish sea. The beach community of west seattle took on the look of a marine park. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. The whale wins brunch at home is the perfect way to start your sunday celebration on may 10th. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. The smithsonian magazine names port angeles, washington as one of the countrys top whale watching destinations. Sightseers may see both types of whales on a juneau whale watching excursion, especially during the summer months of may and june for orcas and june and july for humpback whales. Ive browsed the top questions and placed whale watching in the search engine.
The boat is old but still comfortable and further more really fast. The beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups to rest, making it a draw for orcas as well. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. She was born near south pender island, british columbia around christmas day, 2014. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. And of course, feel free to share it with your friends who might be interested in seeing whales. This mornings sighting post was a long time ago so were starting a new one multiple reports of orcas visible off alki beach right now. This special limited season focuses on gray whales that migrate along the west coast, stopping to feed in local waters on their way back to alaska. Top tips for whale watching near seaside seaside oregon. Humpback whale beached in west seattle 872016 youtube. The whaleplanner june a whale watching infographic. The smithsonian magazine names port angeles, washington as one of the countrys top whalewatching destinations.
Scarlet, also named j50, was a juvenile female member of the endangered southern resident orca group in puget sound, washington. In late june, 2018, scarlet appeared emaciated and was feared near death. Dont miss your opportunity to explore the emerald city before or after your whale. My husband, son and i are heading to seattle in mid june for a couple of days. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Killer whale tales is a 501 c 3 environmental education program that uses storytelling.
The best orca whale watching is from friday harbor, san juan island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown seattle. Aug 03, 2008 whale watching july 29 august 3 august 3, 2008 blog, general orca whales, san juan islands, victoria sean berry its been yet another great week out in the san juan islands. Through this partnership, dell brought the cry out. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle. Whale watching cruises are available from most of the. Plan your trip san juan safaris san juan island whale. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. My boyfriend and i would like to take a trip up to seattle to whale watch. One of the best ways to help these whales is to be whale wise. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 9, 2016.
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. Try whale watching from the shore at alki beach in west seattle, just a short drive or water taxi trip away from downtown. Passengers and crew onboard the puget sound express whale watching vessel mv glacier spirit witnessed a rare whale sighting on monday, september 9, 2019 in the salish sea, with the appearance of the second largest whale species on earth the fin whale balaenoptera physalus. All downtown seattle hotels are in walking distance of sights, good restaurants. The encounter occurred southwest of dungeness spit near sequim, wa. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. This was as good a whale watching experience as you could ask for. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle.
San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because. The purpose of orca networks whale sighting network and education project is to encourage observation and increase awareness and knowledge about the southern resident community of orcas j, k and l pods, and foster a stewardship ethic to motivate a diverse audience to take action to protect and restore these orcas critical habitat. Orcas back in the vicinity barb vadakin june 10, 2018 5. 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.
Going to seattle in august, like to see the whales. It looks like the way to start narrowing down whale watching trips is to decide on the departure point. I was on the last tour of the season 15th of october, we had a lot of rain but the tour still was amazing. The warwick and the mayflower park others, depending on your price range and type of property you are seeking include. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. As quintana roos sleepy northernmost island, it is the antithesis of crazy cancun, which is 150km to the south. Where to see orcas near seattle this summer seattle weekly. Journalist, comic sopan deb handles hard truths of immigration, family with humor in missed translations. A pod of killer whales put on a show in central puget sound on thursday. Springer born late 1999 or early 2000, officially named a73, is a wild orca from the northern. Blue whales swim and feed off the california coast from mid june through october when krill is abundant.
San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. The roasted chicken was very flavorful, and the harissa sauce excellent. The following july, she returned to johnstone strait with the same orca pod. Washington state waterfront owners asked to take dead whales june 16, 2019 at 12.
By whale watching naturalist 0 comments photos from june 17th, 2017 afternoon whale watch. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. While we do not guarantee whale sightings on our tours, 20 years of sightings data shows that we do have a 90% chance of seeing whales during the peak months of june september. Edward ted griffin is a former aquarium owner and entrepreneur, and was the first man to ever swim with a killer whale orca in a public exhibition. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales and other wildlife. He is best known for capturing, performing with, and selling a number of orcas during the late 1960s and early 1970s. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Each kit feeds two and is easy to prepare as you enjoy your morning coffee and begin your day. The purpose of orca networks whale sighting network and education project is to encourage observation and increase awareness and knowledge about the southern resident community of orcas j, k and l pods, and foster a stewardship ethic to motivate a diverse audience to take action to protect and. Captive orca whale namu arrives in seattle on july 27, 1965, washington. Trip from seattle to s oregon in june apr 25, 2020 chances of our seattle holiday actually happening apr 25, 2020 traveling to seattle in september for 4 days apr 24, 2020. At this time of year in the pacific northwest the sun does not set until approximately 9. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock.
Whale watching from friday harbor seattle, usa activities. May 04, 2017 an insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. Download pdf magazines and ebook free usa, uk, australia. Washington state waterfront owners asked to take dead. The san juan islands are considered the jewel of the pacific northwest, located in the puget sound. At seattle orca whale watching in partnership with san juan safaris we take great pride in providing you with the best orca whale watching and wildlife tours in the pacific northwest. So much information about the whales that you couldnt help but feel a part of the family. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska. Wdcs own erich hoyt will be in seattle in june whale. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. Just a 90mile drive from downtown seattle, anacortes is a convenient starting point for your wildlife adventure no ferry required.
Will be in seattle in mid june and will have a car. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be. Our whale watching tour focuses on magnificent orcas killer whales, majestic humpback whales, and other marine wildlife such as porpoises, sea lions, seals and bald eagles. Seattle whale watching tours the seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour.
Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. Its really a fairly small area the downtown core like maybe 2 miles long 1 mile across max. Another calf died in late july, 2018 leaving scarlet representing the future of the declining southern. Juneau is the best spot for whale watching in alaska.
Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Watching for alaska wildlife on vacation princess cruises. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san juan islands. Could you please advise on what islandor can we stay in downtown seattle and take cab over to where we need to catch ferry. Contact seattle orca whale watching we are located at 950 westlake ave n, seattle, wa 98109 phone. The staff did everything to make it as nice and comfortable as possible.
Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. Ive already mentioned my two best hotel recommendations. June, 2020 11am3pm fort worden beaches and marine science center celebration education ceremony adventure. According to parsons, at least 10 species of whales swim off the oregon coast including humpback and orca. Whale watching june 18 july 9 july 9, 2009 uncategorized bellingham, friday harbor, orca whales, san juan islands, victoria, whale watching admin we seem to have hit the peak season for orca whale watching over the past two weeks, with frequent sightings of all 3 local pods j, k and l pods. Reservations were simple as were directions and info about the trip. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 17, 2016. Following is some helpful information that will get you here and oriented before boarding the boat and heading out. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. The killer whales come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the fraser river to spawn. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Orca awareness month, started by longtime killer whale conservation group, orca network, was created to bring together researchers, advocates, and killer whale lovers everywhere to raise the awareness of the threats facing these magnificent animals and provide a community to celebrate killer whales of the salish sea.
Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Orcas dwell in cooler coastal waters, from southeast alaska and prince william sound. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page.
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