Friday Harbor Whale Watching Adventure Tour
Friday Harbor, Washington
Trip Type: Dolphin & Whale Watching
Duration: 3 hours
San Juan Islands adventure whale watching tour. Departing from beautiful Friday Harbor, WA. 90 miles north of Seattle, WA.
If you are looking for a wind in your hair, "expedition style" adventure with the opportunity to learn about the amazing whales and wildlife of the San Juan Islands, then the Western Explorer is for you. The Western Explorer is limited to 15 guests and cruises at up to 35 knots. It is a 30' Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (Zodiac style), similar to the boats the Coast Guard uses for search and rescue.
Speed gives us more range and gets us where we need to go quick. To ensure your comfort, every guest receives a full length Coast Guard approved anti-exposure suit (cruiser suit).
Guided by a USCG licensed captain and a naturalist.More About This Activity All Dolphin & Whale Watching →
San Juan Islands adventure whale watching tour. Departing from beautiful Friday Harbor, WA. 90 miles north of Seattle, WA.
If you are looking for a wind in your hair, "expedition style" adventure with the opportunity to learn about the amazing whales and wildlife of the San Juan Islands, then the Western Explorer is for you. The Western Explorer is limited to 15 guests and cruises at up to 35 knots. It is a 30' Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (Zodiac style), similar to the boats the Coast Guard uses for search and rescue.
Speed gives us more range and gets us where we need to go quick. To ensure your comfort, every guest receives a full length Coast Guard approved anti-exposure suit (cruiser suit).
Guided by a USCG licensed captain and a naturalist.While the "Western Explorer" is a thrill, it is not just a thrill ride. Every trip is guided by an experienced Captain and Naturalist. Killer Whales (orcas) are usually the primary focus of our tours and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our trips between mid May and mid October, and to a lesser degree in March, April and late October. Faster boats, flexible trip times, and our departure location help ensure that our sightings are as high as, or higher than, any company in the area. We will also search for Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Dall's Porpoises, Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Porpoises, and many interesting Sea Birds. Occasionally, we are treated to the sight of Gray Whales and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins.
If you are looking for a wind in your hair "expedition style" adventure with the opportunity to learn about the amazing whales and wildlife of the San Juan Islands, then the Western Explorer is for you.
Amenities? Not so much. This is an adventure tour!! We will suit you up in a foam insulated cruiser suit and give you gloves, hats, and binoculars to borrow. Then you will spend 2.5 - 3 hours exploring the San Juan Archipeligo with an experienced captain and friendly, knowledgable, naturalist.
While this is a very safe boat and conditions here are usually pretty calm, this is a fast ride, exposed to the elements, and can be rough and wet at times. We do not recommend this tour for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, people with back or neck issues, and children under 6.
If you are looking for a wind in your hair, "expedition style" adventure with the opportunity to learn about the amazing whales and wildlife of the San Juan Islands, then the Western Explorer is for you. The Western Explorer is limited to 15 guests and cruises at up to 35 knots. It is a 30' Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (Zodiac style), similar to the boats the Coast Guard uses for search and rescue.
Speed gives us more range and gets us where we need to go quick. To ensure your comfort, every guest receives a full length Coast Guard approved anti-exposure suit (cruiser suit).
Guided by a USCG licensed captain and a naturalist.While the "Western Explorer" is a thrill, it is not just a thrill ride. Every trip is guided by an experienced Captain and Naturalist. Killer Whales (orcas) are usually the primary focus of our tours and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our trips between mid May and mid October, and to a lesser degree in March, April and late October. Faster boats, flexible trip times, and our departure location help ensure that our sightings are as high as, or higher than, any company in the area. We will also search for Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Dall's Porpoises, Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Porpoises, and many interesting Sea Birds. Occasionally, we are treated to the sight of Gray Whales and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins.
If you are looking for a wind in your hair "expedition style" adventure with the opportunity to learn about the amazing whales and wildlife of the San Juan Islands, then the Western Explorer is for you.
Amenities? Not so much. This is an adventure tour!! We will suit you up in a foam insulated cruiser suit and give you gloves, hats, and binoculars to borrow. Then you will spend 2.5 - 3 hours exploring the San Juan Archipeligo with an experienced captain and friendly, knowledgable, naturalist.
While this is a very safe boat and conditions here are usually pretty calm, this is a fast ride, exposed to the elements, and can be rough and wet at times. We do not recommend this tour for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, people with back or neck issues, and children under 6.
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