The season ended on a big high note, with several superpod sightings through the week, as well as a. Port townsend and san juan island whalewatching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off. Usa whale watching in december seattle message board. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. 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. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. These south seattle music students moved online effortlessly and. 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. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year.
That said, when i was asked to participate in a whale watching tour with puget sound express, i couldnt refuse. The animal probably did not survive, the national oceanic and. Gray whale moving slowly and spotted as it came up for air. 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. Going to seattle in august, like to see the whales. September 3 to september 9 dolphin fleet whale watch. We spotted another gray whale, perhaps the same, heading south about 100 yards off shore at 4.
Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch. We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. Im completely unfamiliar with seattle whale watching companies, but in the end, wherever you depart from steveston, vancouver, seattle, victoria, the san juan islands all these tours go to see the same pods of orcas. As industry leaders, we are key members of a proprietary sightings. For the best whalewatching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whalewatching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. Whale watching trip from downtown seattle in september. Looking for a whale watching or marine wildlife tour from seattle in washington state. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. Washington state ferries said it was the first time a ferry had hit a large whale. Generally whale watching runs from spring through fall, march to october or so, starting with the gray wales, followed by the orcas. Biggs orcas differ from the resident orca pods that.
This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. How prohibition forever changed policing in seattle. Seattle whale watching tours the seattle metros only halfday whale watching tour. 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. September 2, 2008 blog, general san juan islands, victoria, whale watching sean berry. Reservations were simple as were directions and info about the trip. Its also considered the best place to view orca whales. Go whale watching in washington state experience wa. We are looking for a whale watching trip on september 23. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching 12.
Considered one of seattles best day tours, the whale plane package includes round trip air on a kenmore air seaplane from downtown lake union, seattle to friday harbor for a san juan safaris whale watching and wildlife tour by boat. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around. Does eating less chinook salmon help endangered orca whales. As with all orca running events, it benefits a local nonprofit. Whale watching september 2 september 8 september 9, 2008 blog, general san juan islands, victoria, whale watching sean berry the resident orca pods have become a little more difficult to find this past week, however, weve been luck to find transient orcas just outside of victoria. So much information about the whales that you couldnt help but feel a part of the family. 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. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. Orcaspotting expert alisa lemire brooks gives us her favorite places to whale watch. We typically see members of our three resident orca whale pods family groups of whales the most in june, july, august and the first half of september and we typically see transient orca whales in april, may and the latter half of september and early october. Went to whale wins especially for the winter monday night cassoulet.
Juvenile humpback whale beached, researchers collecting data. Until then, we are working through the project list and getting everything ready to go. Whale watching near seattle western prince whale watching. Beautiful inside passage from seattle with ovation of the seas. Or if you are looking to see orcas, humpbacks and minke whales, the best to see them is from late april to late september on our san juan whale watching tour. A young resident killer whale chases a chinook salmon in the salish sea near san juan island, washington, in september 2017.
Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a. 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. Located in the fremont collective, it comes from the team behind the walrus and the carpenter and is marshalled by head chef renee. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours.
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds. Whale watching vancouver or seattle vancouver forum. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here. Humpback whale beached in west seattle 872016 youtube. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october.
Its pricier than some of the other excursions on this list, but thats because the whale watchers. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. There were probably a few sore heads in seattle after the seahawks demolished the broncos at this years super bowl, but whether its a hair of the dog or a plate of healthy hangoverfighting fare that the doctor ordered, youll find it at the whale wins. Yesterday was the last day of the season for our friday harbor whale watching tours aboard the island commuter 2. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that. On september 3rd we headed westward a welcome change of scenery after having spent the last few weeks off of highland light to the east. Whale watching with puget sound express visit seattle. 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.
While the emerald city may seem a little too busy with ferries for the large mammals to swim freely, theyre occasionally spotted along west seattle and in elliott bay. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be sure to. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. The best whale watching is typically out of anacortes andor in the san juan islands. Over the last three days we have also seen various pods of 4 dolphins travelling past our cabin. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. 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. Whale watching in seattle orca whale watching and gray. Travel inspired cuisine by way of the northwest, the whale wins roasts the very best from local beaches, gardens and farms in its rustic wood fired oven and serves it to share on plates large and small in a light filled, converted warehouse space. Our first whale watching tour from friday harbor is scheduled for saturday, march 4th and we cant wait to get back on the water. The most common whale species in the area is the orca, but youre likely to see other species as well. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the san juan islands.
Whale watching season is from may to september, but the 30foot mammals can be. We run april through early october and we see whales throughout this season. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just around the corner. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free.
Seattle, juneau, inside passage, skagway, vancouver, bc. The only advantage victoria has over vancouver in terms of whale watching opportunities is that there are more companies to choose from. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. A young resident killer whale chases a chinook salmon. This special limited season focuses on gray whales that migrate along the west coast, stopping to. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. But for more intimate, uninterrupted sightings, watchers may want to hop onboard the seattle orca whale watching tour. On the same day, whale researchers off the atlantic coast begin.
The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Gila river rafting, birding, and eco tour for one, two, or four at pacific nw float trips up to 47% off. Autumn whale watching in port townsend puget sound express. Sure, the kids may be back in school, but one of the bestkept secrets of life in the pacific northwest are the months of september and october. At western prince whale watching, our passion is sharing the natural beauty, whales, and diverse wildlife of the salish sea. See uptodate pricelists and view recent announcements for this location. Joining a whale watching tour makes spotting whales of all sorts much more likely. This west seattle beach is a popular spot for seals and their pups, leading to the presence of biggs or transient orcas. In recent years, march may and october november, have had similar sighting success. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon.
The whaleplanner august a whale watching infographic. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. Condensation, banyon, jabiru, midnight, kmodo, pogo, and putter could be identified by the distinct markings on their. Theres an option for a ferry to vancouver, then an. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Sometimes the orcas are located by victoria, sometimes theyre in the gulf islands or the san juan islands. With some research and planning, you can go whale watching in seattle and other puget sound cities on your own. 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. I want to go whale watching, i was looking into the san juan islands off the coast of washington state, but evidently whale watching sucks in december. If you are looking to see gray whales which often dive deep to scoop up ghost shrimp, the best time to see them is now through april on our seattle gray whale watching tour.
Unfortunately the clipper doesnt offer daily service that late in september. The graywhale season will have ended, but there should be opportunities to see orcas, minkes and perhaps humpbacks. Washington states best whale watching value and best spot north of seattle to see gray whales in the wild. Whale watching season in the san juan islands is just. Read what i wrote in this thread as itll give you some more detailed info. Park on north bainbridge island about an hour ago if they continued southbound, they could end up. Orcas have been seen northbound past west seattle in the past halfhour bretnie reported one off fauntleroy, amy saw four off emma schmitz memorial overlook. My birthday is in december and i am pretty set on taking a trip within the same. This was as good a whale watching experience as you could ask for.
Whale watching august 25 september 1 san juan cruises. The greatest whale watching value in the state just 30 minutes from seattle. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whalewatching cruise. Young humpback whale feared to have been killed by ferry off seattle. Here, with a full view of plymouth across the bay, we had six humpbacks a single, a pair, and a triplet. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. So i, along with a few other visit seattle staff members, made my way about 20 minutes north to the port of edmonds for a morning excursion. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 9, 2016. Otherwise both vancouverbased companies and victoriabased companies go to see the exact same whales. The best whale watching sites in puget sound you dont need a boat for.
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