Whales Guaranteed
Whale Watching
Our regularly scheduled whale watching charters leave from Anacortes (on the mainland) and Orcas Island. These 3 to 4 hour excursions on our high speed vessels are the best way to see the scenic San Juan Islands while looking for Humpbacks, Minke, Grey, and Orca Whales!
Along the way we'll encounter stunning scenery, seals, sea lions, porpoises, bald eagles, and more! With experienced captains and trained naturalists on board these tours are great for friends and families alike.
Departures at 10:30 and 3:30 daily in the summer from both locations, and 1:00 PM in the spring and fall.
Anacortes, WA
2201 Skyline Way, Anacortes WA 98221
Anacortes is the best option for guests joining us from the mainland as it doesn't require a ferry!
This location is a central meeting point for guests staying in Bellingham, Blaine, Whidbey and more.
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Spring & Fall Tour Times
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12:30 Check In, 1:00 PM departure
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Summer Tour Times
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10:00 Check In, 10:30 departure
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3:00 Check In, 3:30 departure
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Orcas Island
8368 Orcas Rd, Orcas, WA 98280
Orcas Island is a beautiful island located in the San Juan Islands and only accessible by the WA state ferry system. A lovely and isolated island, this departure location is only recommend for guests planning to be on Orcas Island for more than 24 hours.
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Spring & Fall Tour Times
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12:30 Check In, 1:00 PM departure
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Summer Tour Times
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10:00 Check In, 10:30 departure
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3:00 Check In, 3:30 departure
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Orcas Island
120 Sucia Dr. Eastsound Wa. 98245
Orcas Only
New for our 2023 Season
Join us for the island's one and only Orca-focused whale watching experience. Most tours offer a "whale guarantee" that includes any species of whale sighting. We are proud to offer you the only "Orca guarantee" around!
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Suitable for guests over 12 years old
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Three to Five hour tours
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Tours available between May and September
Lopez Island
3864 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island 98261
Lopez Island is a bucolic and quiet island located in the San Juan Islands and only accessible by the WA state ferry system. Outer Island does occasional departures from Lopez Island during the summer months. This departure location is only recommend for guests planning to be on Lopez Island for more than 24 hours.
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Summer Tour Times
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11:30 Check In, 11:45 departure
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Kayak Tours
Kayak Tours are offered for a variety of skill and experience levels in our stable two-person kayaks, with all the necessary gear, and professional guide.
Our Point Doughty Tour leaves from our location off the North end of Orcas Island. No kayak experience is required for this tour and our guides will assist with gear adjustment and basic instruction. Expect three hours on the water for this tour where we commonly see harbor seals, sea stars and bald eagles.
For more experienced paddlers we offer a full day tour of Sucia Island checking in at 9:00 AM where you will be ferried to the island and enjoy a leisurely paddle of this state park. Pack a picnic lunch and water for your excursion that returns to Orcas Island around 4:30 PM
Kayak Rentals
Kayak Rentals are available by reservation only and come with all the necessary gear for a self guided excursion.
With single and tandem kayaks available in 4 hour, 8 hour, 24 hour, 3 day, and one week increments Outer Island offers options to meet your needs.
For guests not launching or picking up from our office we offer delivery and pick up twice daily at 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM
Private
Custom ChARTERS
With departures throughout the San Juan Islands, Bellingham, and Anacortes areas we can pick up your group and get you on the water today!
Whale Watching, fishing, island hopping, photography, fine dining, and lighthouse tours are just some of the possibilities for your custom charter. You can focus your trip on one activity or do a combination of activities on one trip. Give us a call to design a charter tailored to your group.
Sucia Ferry
Hop on our boat for a lift to Sucia Island State Park. Bring your bike or kayak along if you like, rentals can be provided. We leave from our location on Orcas Island at 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM, and the return trips depart from Sucia at 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Sucia Island is one of the most incredible locations in the San Juans. Spend a day on Sucia roaming the many beaches, hiking its trails, exploring its caves and fossil beds. Grab a campsite and return on the following day!
Bird Watching Tour
Join us on this season's newest tour! Head out with our experienced Captains and Naturalists for a 4 hour Birding Tour in search of all the amazing bird species that the San Juans has to offer. We adventure out to Smith Island in search of Tufted Puffins as well as other locally known birding spots.
