Bc whales have been identified in british columbia, and are given an x, y, or z depending on the amount of white on their flukes. Gray whales are also common, especially in march and april. 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. I highly doubt you will see any orcas in october in this area of the pnw if you go out one day on a boat in that month. Many whales make regular appearances in the sound, though.
Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Orca whales usually pass through the islands in greatest numbers between midmay and midoctober when the salmon runs are strongest, although its possible to spot them through the rest of the year. You can download the app both on apple and android phones. Memorial day through late august we offer whale watching at sunset. The whalereport alert system app will allow ferries to track the location of whales including the northwests endangered orcas.
The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Seattle there is a new way for the public to help alert washington. The tour from seattle leaves from edmonds uses a higher speed boat because it has further to go to reach the areas where whales are typically found. Washington ferries use new app to help struggling orca population. Whale watching with puget sound express visit seattle. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to commercial mariners. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike. Whale watching trips in north america, patricia corrigan, isbn 1559716835. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle.
Minke and humpback whales also coincide with the peak orca season, so if you go on a tour between may and october, you might see any number of whales. This deal cannot be combined with promotion codes or other discounts and is valid on whale watching tours only. When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Whale watching for one, two, or four at orcas island whale watch up to 59% off. Sep 08, 2014 i recommend western prince whale watching. Worldwide tourism numbers, expenditures and expanding socioeconomic benefits, erich hoyt, isbn 1901002098. Whale report blog posts for orca whale watching by seattle. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours.
San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Seattle, juneau, skagway, ketchikan, victoria, seattle. The season they are usually seen is late may to early september. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is. 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. The best orca whale watching is from friday harbor, san juan island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown seattle. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. 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. Want an amazing whale watching experience, but dont have all day to spend on the water. Season ends at the north american east coast with still good chances to see humpbacks and blues.
We are planning a trip to seattle and vancouver in september and would, of course, love to go whalewatching. The public can download the whalereport app and report sightings to commercial. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a smart phone. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from midapril to october. If youre staying near the olympic national park or are west of seattle, port angeles is the departure location for you. Weve rounded up five incredible whalewatching spots along the pacific, from alaska to hawaii. With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures.
Take full advantage of whale watching season in the pacific northwest. 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. Head to washingtons san juan island between may and october to catch sight of. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. Port townsend 4hour whale watching tour puget sound express. Im tagging along with my sister for a conference in seattle. With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free.
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. There are so many exciting ways to enjoy the islands this summer, from 4th of july parades, to horseback riding in the forest, wildlife watching and barbecuing on. Going whalewatching in september the seattle times. 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. 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. October is the perfect time to visit south africa main season for southern right whales.
Whale watching tour seattleedmonds october 17, 2016. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around. 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. Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound with. When i went last october we saw all 3 pods together, it was amazing. Recent orca whale sightings near seattle island adventures. Downloadprint a pocket guide for responsible marine wildlife viewing.
The hope is that the app will eventually be adopted by the port of seattle and u. At this time of year in the pacific northwest the sun does not set until approximately 9. The boat is old but still comfortable and further more really fast. Save 10% whale watching and sea kayaking combo package. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. Where to go whale watching in the western usa visit the usa. Thanks to chris for sharing news of an orca sighting in the brace point area south of fauntleroy less than an. Fuca, about 170 kilometers northwest of seattle, washington, are the san juan islands. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that provide our guests with memories to last a lifetime. The southern resident community of killer whales are generally in the waters surrounding san juan island june through september. Whale watching, discovery travel adventures insight guide. Federal government wants your opinion on whalewatching rules to protect orcas, seattle times.
Help washington state ferries track whales in puget sound. Usa whale watching in december seattle message board. The roasted chicken was very flavorful, and the harissa sauce excellent. 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. Seattle there is a new way for the public to help alert washington state ferry captains to where orcas and other marine mammals are in puget sound. Best whale watching tour boat on san juan island western. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. I know a friend of mine who used to be a whale watch guide on boats here tells me that august is even a iffy month for spotings as they are already starting to move out of the area often even in late august. Seattle to san juan island day trip with whale watching often seen during the spring in the salish sea, mammaleating orcas hunt other marine animals that feed on the herring in our waters from may to october. The staff did everything to make it as nice and comfortable as possible. The san juan islands are considered the jewel of the pacific northwest, located in the puget sound. This week, washington state ferries will be the first to. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Learn more about our sea kayaking tours prices and times subject to change.
Whale watching in october seattle forum tripadvisor. If you book five days from anacortes or port angeles and do not see orca whales, we will give you your. The san juan islands, located 140 km north of seattle in the heart of salish sea, is the most famous place for orca whale watching. Save 10% by reserving your whale watch wildlife cruise and sea kayak tour at the same time. Sea quest kayak tours explore the premiere orca whale waters in the. My birthday is in december and i am pretty set on taking a trip within the same month of my birthday. Follow the whale trail san juan islands washington visitors. San juan excursions rates and schedules whale watching seattle. Eta you will want to check dates, some places stop running after october 7th or so. Just select the combo option on our reservations page. Whale watching from friday harbor seattle, usa activities.
I have been on their boats 3 times in the past 2 years, and weve seen whales every time. Our 4 hour port townsend whale watching tour is the perfect trip for visitors and travelers with a busy schedule. I was on the last tour of the season 15th of october, we had a lot of rain but the tour still was amazing. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Captive orca whale namu arrives in seattle on july 27. The smithsonian magazine names port angeles, washington as one of the countrys top whalewatching destinations. They might be seen from whale trail locations in central puget sound october through february. Mammaleating orca whales biggs or transient orcas best time to view. 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 tour seattleedmonds puget sound express. Along the oregon coast, you can see resident gray whales in summer too.
Jun, 2018 that said, when i was asked to participate in a whale watching tour with puget sound express, i couldnt refuse. While ill have lots of time on my own, im trying to figure out what she wants to do on her limited free time, and she is interested in whale watching. Earlier this summer a juvenile humpback whale was struck by a ferry in seattles elliott bay after it. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. 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. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Oct 07, 20 the other whale was bcy0324 after writing this blog post, whale names like j2 seem so much more manageable. Namu died july 9, 1966 was the third orca killer whale ever captured. Seattle whale watching guide 2019 clipper vacations. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. Seems faster benchmarking the new surface book 3 15 with gtx 1660 ti and 10th gen i7 daniel rubino 1 week ago 49.
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