To start this trip, my wife and I took a Seaplane from Seattle. The day was perfect for it. Clear, visibility was so good, Mt Baker was in sight the entire flight. Went to San Juan Safaris, checked in, the employees were wonderful. The boat wa s the Sea Lion of course. The best part of the sightseeing is that there were so many whales. The guides talked about the different species and pointed out their characteristics as the Orcca's moved through the water. A Wonderful day. The return ride offered rock islands full of sea lions. Porpoise's were plentiful during the ride home. Absolutely a wonderful day.
Review by: Lana O, July 2016
Best whale watching trip ever. Saw about 10 whales from j pod. Nice boat. Fun day
Review by: Kelly C, June 2016
We loved the tour. We went early in the season so we only saw a couple of humpbacks. Great crew! I would recommend this trip.
Review by: kimberly v, December 2015
Professional staff on board. Great day on the water. Bring a warm jacket!
Review by: Charles M, December 2015
Smooth booking process and the tour company delivered on whale watching! I would recommend to a friend. Thank you!
Review by: Dawn F, October 2015
This was an excellent tour. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and we got to see all kinds of sea life including seals, sea lions, and whales.
Review by: Steve S, September 2015
We had a very good time
Review by: Deepa B, August 2015
The guides were great. We saw lots of Whales and other Sea creatures. Highly Recommend!
Review by: Lena P, August 2015
It was frustrating that there weren't any whales
Review by: Lisa G U, August 2015
We followed a family of orcas for about an hour! The guides were great! We noticed the other whale watching boats would sit back and follow ours!
Review by: Rebecca J, June 2015
Although this was a long drive and ferry ride from where we were staying, it was more than worth it!! The staff was so easy to deal with and sent a very thorough set of information about getting to the island. The sightings were awesome and the entire day was something our family will never forget!
Review by: Michele K, August 2014
Tour was all we expected. Saw Orcas and Humpbacks. Everyone was friendly and informative. Thanks for a great adventure!!
Review by: Rita A T, August 2014
We enjoyed the whale watching - saw 4 whales for almost an hour
Review by: Ramadurai R, August 2014
Nice boat, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We even lucked out seeing 10 whales circling the boat at one point of time.
Review by: Lisa B, July 2014
We saw a lot of Orcas and our naturalists were very enthusiastic and nice. It was a fabulous trip!
Review by: SUPATSARA K, June 2014
Great experience!
Review by: Joye, August 2013
This was my third whale-watching trip--second from Friday Harbor. I take each of my grandchildren when he or she graduates from high school. My granddaughter's friend from Malaysia was with us last week, as was my sister. Unfortunately, this time there were no Orcas around, no fault of the tour conductors, of course. It was still a very special trip--awesome, in my grandaughter's word. An example of the very special service performed by the crew: Jessica's hat flew from her head into the water; immediately, the captain turned the boat, the female biologist, Caitlin (with the help of my sister!), fished the hat from the water, and the trip continued! That hat will remain special to Jessica! I will be back in three years, when my next granddaughter graduates!
Review by: Stephen D, August 2013
Did not see any Orcas. We should have been told that there are no Orcas sighted lately due to low salmon population.
Review by: ELAINE PRESBY E, August 2013
The Whale watching was perfect. The weather was beautiful and warm. Ashley and Kaitlyn were so knowledgeable and informative that the time flew by. This is our 3rd tour with Viator and they have all been wonderful and the staff is amazing. I would recommend this trip for all age groups and something everyone should experience at least once in their life.
Review by: Bharat S, July 2013
Friendly and informative crew. The boat was also pretty good. Great for family with kids.
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