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Whale Watching Tours
Experience the best of the San Juan Islands on our whale watching tours departing from Anacortes, Lopez Island, and Orcas Island. Join us on high-speed vessels with experienced captains and knowledgeable naturalist guides. Our tours are great for friends and families alike, offering a chance to witness diverse wildlife including Sea Otters, Harbor Seals, Steller's Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbor Porpoise, and much more, all while cruising through the dynamic breathtaking scenery of the San Juan Islands.
Whale & Orca Tour
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Guaranteed Sightings March 1 to November 16
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99% Success on All Whales
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75% Chance of seeing Orcas
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Prices starting at $119 per Adult
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3-4 hour Tour
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We prioritize finding Orcas, but we might encounter Humpbacks, Grays, or Minke Whales
See Whales or Orcas
or come again FREE!
Guaranteed
Sightings!
Departure Locations:
Closest to Seattle! No Ferry Required!
Guaranteed
Sightings!
NEW! Winter Whale & Wildlife Tour
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Although whale sightings are not guaranteed between November 17 to February 27, we prioritize Orcas and other whales
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Frequently encounter Steller's Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Harbor Porpoises, Bald Eagles, and more
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Chance of rare encounters with Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Dall's Porpoise, and other less common visitors to our region
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Many migratory and pelagic bird species including shearwaters, loons, and more
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SUBJECT TO WEATHER
All-Inclusive All Day Tour with round trip transportation directly from Seattle, visit to Deception Pass, and Guaranteed Whale Watching!
NEW!
ORCA ONLY Tour
@TrevorDerie
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Now Open for bookings in 2026!
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Available May 1st to September 30th
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98% Success seeing Orcas
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Prices starting at $199 per Adult
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3-5 hour Tour
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For people especially passionate for Orcas
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We go the extra mile(s) to see Orcas wherever they are in the region
See Orcas or come again FREE!
Closest to Seattle! No Ferry Required!
Departure Locations:
Guaranteed
ORCAS!!!
Guaranteed
ORCAS!!!
Chances of Seeing
Each Kind of Whale:
Orcas can be seen in the San Juan's all year, and are the most frequently seen whales on all of our tours.
Humpback, Gray, and Minke Whales migrate to and through the Salish Sea on their journey between colder feeding areas in the north in summer and warmer breeding areas in the south in winter.
Public tours and rentals for the 2025 season have come to a close. Thank you to everyone who came out and explored with us! Planning for summer 2026? Browse our updated tour dates. Reach out to orcaswildkayaks@gmail.com for custom inquiries about private kayak tours for any bookings between now and March.
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Join our guides to explore the magical bioluminescent plankton blooms that light up the waters of the salish sea. Departing from the historic Rosario Resort, unforgettable tour will bring you to some of the best bioluminescence the coasts of Orcas have to offer. With each stroke of your paddle, watch as the waters below come to life. To bring you the brightest sightings, this tours departure schedule is built to depart around new moons for the darkest nights.
Point Doughty Kayak Tour
Explore the north shore of Orcas Island on an adventure out to Point Doughty State Park. Surrounded by private property on land, the park is only accessible by kayak, canoe, or row boat. Once at the park we take a brief break on the beach to enjoy a nature walk and beautiful views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding islands before we head back.
These kayak tours explore the best wildlife area Orcas Island has to offer! It is home to many harbor seals, porpoises, shore birds, and eagles. You might get lucky and spot the occasional orca!
Kayak Rentals are available on Orcas Island 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
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 all in one trip. Give us a call to design a charter tailored to your group.
Join us on our 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 Juan Islands have to offer. We adventure out to Smith Island in search of Tufted Puffins as well as other locally known birding hot spots.
Tufted Puffin on San Juan Islands Bird Watching Tour
Rhinoceros Auklet on San Juan Islands Bird Watching Tour
Bald Eagle on San Juan Islands Bird Watching Tour
Tufted Puffin on San Juan Islands Bird Watching Tour