Seven Tours, Three Starting Points
Seattle Whale Watching Tours, by Departure Point
Two board at Pier 69 in downtown Seattle, three leave Anacortes, about 90 minutes north by car, and two leave Orcas Island, a Washington State Ferry ride beyond that. Prices, ratings and review counts come from the booking platform.
Anacortes: Orca Whales Guaranteed Boat Tour near Seattle
Outer Island Excursions' orca-focused trip from Anacortes, about 90 minutes north of Seattle, looks for Bigg's killer whales; despite its title, the listing states no guarantee terms.
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Outer Island Excursions' high-speed boat leaves Anacortes, about 90 minutes north of Seattle by car with no ferry, to search the San Juan Islands for orca, humpback, minke and gray whales.
Anacortes: Whale Watching Adventure Tour Near Seattle
Blue Kingdom Whale and Wildlife Tours takes at most 17 passengers from Anacortes, about 90 minutes north of Seattle, on an open-air zodiac-style boat, with cruiser suits supplied; ages 6 and up.
Orcas Island: Orca Whales guaranteed boat tour
Outer Island Excursions' orca-focused trip leaves Orcas Island, a 90-minute drive and a state ferry from Seattle, for ages 12 and up; the listing says guests who see no orcas can come back again for free.
Orcas Island: Whale and Orca Guided Speedboat Tour
Outer Island Excursions' speedboat leaves Orcas Island, reached from Seattle by a 90-minute drive to Anacortes and a state ferry (fare extra), to search for orca, humpback, minke and gray whales.
Seattle: Indigenous-Led Whale Watching Tour with Tea Tasting
A cruise from Pier 69 in downtown Seattle led by Indigenous guides, with a traditional tea tasting, covering Coast Salish whaling culture, treaty rights and Tribal fishing in Elliott Bay.
Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Clipper Vacations' cruise boards at Pier 69 on the downtown Seattle waterfront, no drive needed, and spends 3 to 5 hours searching the Salish Sea for whales with a naturalist on board.
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