When you arrive we have two office locations in friday harbor where you are welcome to drop in anytime. Today, our museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the salish sea ecosystem through education and research. We are the only company on the olympic peninsula that offers a daylong tour combining whale watching with a port of call on san juan island. Adventure whale watching in the san juan islands western.
Mayas legacy whale watching we provide small group ecosystem and whale watching tours from the best location on earth to experience orca whales in the wild. Today, our museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the. Find exhibitions of real whale skeletons, models and artifacts, the gallery of whales, info about the latest sightings and more. Join us on our western explorer which is a 15 passenger, zodiac style boat capable of cruising at 35 knots. Victoria star, chinook, salish express and salish sea. It is a compact town, with most of the things to do and see within a few blocks of our dock. In 1895, a blakely island schoolteacher named richard straub went on trial for killing his neighbors brother in a gun fight. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching.
Spirit of orca whale and wildlife tours spring st friday. San juan cruises is a bellingham, wa based company that operates four deluxe tour vessels. Print a map san juan safaris san juan island whale watching. Tripadvisor whale watching from friday harbor seattle. Postreproductive killer whale grandmothers improve the survival of their grandoffspring. Captain carlis charters 665 argyle ave friday harbor wa 98250. Whale watching including orcas, porpoise, and seals, as seen from the boat the read head as part of the puget sound express whale watching tour from port townsend to friday harbor in the san juan. Whale tales press 1063 turn point rd friday harbor, wa. On saturdays and sundays well depart the historic fairhaven district in bellingham and wind our way through the heart of the san juan islands, with a chance of seeing wildlife. Friday harbor is the place in the world to see orca. San juan excursions whale watching tours and wildlife cruises. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or a fun and relaxing evening on bellingham bay. We only have two or three days a year when whales are not seen.
The ferry stop of friday harbor on san juan island is the bestknown town and has the most services, making it a great base for families. Everett is just a short ride to the ferry and you are on your way to whale watching in friday harbor, san juan island where the whales are. Download our brochure whale watching trips, wildlife cruises. Western prince whale watching is located in scenic friday harbor on san juan island, just 90 miles north of seattle, washington. About orca whales san juan safaris whale watching san. Southern resident killer whales sjc mrc san juan county mrc. Whale watching and friday harbor, san juan islands fulltime rv family. San juan cruises whale watching friday harbor puget. 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. We use cookies and other technologies to understand how you and other visitors use our site, and improve your browsing experience. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is. Download our whale watching wildlife cruises, friday harbor, san juan island, washington brochure, download and print our full.
For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. Enjoy a narrated tour to friday harbor aboard the salish express, the newest addition to our fleet of vessels. Whale watching on san juan island the best place to see orca whales in the wild we partner with several outfitters that offer charters from friday harbor and roche harbor. Print a map san juan safaris san juan island whale. Friday harbor, wa united states whale cove san juan. This tour is not only cheap, but its a top bucketlist item because it actually lets you kayak with orcas. Be whale wise friday harbor san juan islands visitors bureau. The latest scientific paper from the center for whale research has just been published in pnas. Download our whale watching wildlife cruises, friday harbor, san juan island, washington brochure, download and print our full color brochure. Boats to stay 300 yards from southern resident orca on either side. A few blocks up the street from the research center, youll find the oneofakind whale museumthe first in the nation to be dedicated to a species living in the wild. Whale watching in the san juan islands washington includes. The whale museum has a new skin, and the whole town of friday harbor got to watch it happen.
Orcas killer whales united states center for whale. Spirit of orca whale and wildlife tours spring st friday harbor wa 98250. New in 2020 take the scenic route to friday harbor. We started back in 1987 as gray line cruises, operating from the semiahmoo resort in blaine, wa. Humpback whale shows amazing appreciation after being freed from nets duration. Internship is based in friday harbor, wa and requires approximately 35 40 hours per week from juneaugust.
Whale watching tours and wildlife cruises with san juan excursions from friday harbor on san juan island in washington state 2018 certificate of excellence winner san juan excursions gives 5% or more of its profits to conservation efforts and charitable organizations. Friday harbor, san juan island, washington, usa the whale museum is seeking a person to fulfill the role of museum curator exhibit hall and facility. Follow the whale trail orcas island friday harbor san juan island. The whale museum, located in beautiful friday harbor, washington, opened to the public in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species living in the wild. The center for whale research cwr is dedicated to the study and conservation of the southern resident killer whale orca population in the pacific northwest. Everett orca whale watching san juan safaris san juan. Check out the results of pilot study in our project report, available for download here. On the islands west side, about 10 miles from friday harbor or roche harbor, youll find the popular 12acre san juan county. As you cruise, be on the lookout for whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Our concierge will help match you with the perfect operator and make sure your spot is reserved whether you are looking for a small boat experience, adventure trip on a. Our cruises offer a gaurantee that if you do not see whales on you cruise you can come again free of charge. The mv kestrel is a rib ridged inflatable style vessel that cruises waters around san juan island at an impressive 35 knots.
Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. The whale warning flag was first introduced around northern vancouver island by the north island marine mammal. Recreational, engaging and informative, we offer memorable experiences with a passionate crew, the most innovative boats, departing from the heart of it all, san juan island, washington. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises friday harbor. Puget sound whale watchers accused of loving endangered. Meet at friday harbor in san juan island at your selected time and board the boat for your whale watching cruise. Whale tales press 1063 turn point rd friday harbor wa 98250.
This daylong whale watching cruise in the san juan islands is also the official ferry route between port townsend and friday harbor. Birdrock hotel friday harbor, san juan island lodging a. Friday harbor, located on san juan island, is the largest town in the san juan archipelago. The most common way to get to friday harbor on san juan island. Captain carlis charters 665 argyle ave friday harbor, wa. View 25 photos for 62 whale vw, friday harbor, wa 98250 a 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,492 sq. Book an orca whale watching tour from friday harbor, san. Tourists scanning the horizon on a whale watching cruise in washington states san juan islands. San juan cruises has three whale watching tours a deluxe whale watch including a free salmon lunch and friday harbor visit, a halfday whale watching tour with a free lasagna lunch, and an evening whale watching tour that includes our delicious lasagna and caesar salad dinner. A southern resident orca whale swims in puget sound in view of mount rainier in 2014.
A good source for online information is the friday harbor. Climb aboard and choose a seat in the heated cabin with large viewing windows or head outside for a spot on the walkaround deck. Be whale wise orcas island lopez island friday harbor. In december 2018 we held our second srkw community workshop in friday harbor.
Whale watching port townsend, san juan islands, friday. Jobinternshipvolunteer opportunities the whale museum. Small group tours, accommodating 12 15 passengers, departing from snug harbor resort, on the west side of the island, an easy 15 minute drive from downtown friday harbor. Mayas legacy whale watching friday harbor, san juan island. It is filled with unique shops, artist galleries, bookstores, pubs, and the friday harbor whale museum. While we were en route to the san juan islands for the long holiday weekend, mv orca ran into some of her cousins directly east of friday harbor.
Southern resident killer whale recovery and conservation efforts by the san juan county marine resources committee. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. One of the only museums of its kind in the world, the whale museum promotes stewardship of whales and the salish sea ecosystem through education and research. Whale watching san juan islands western prince whale. Magnificent orca or killer whales can be seen in the salish sea around the san juan islands year round. For reference on the water, 300 yards is about three washington state ferry lengths or one and a half football fields away from the whales. Whether youre visiting the pacific northwest or are a local if youve ever wanted to go whale watching in the san juan islands, washington, we have a treat for you. Whale watching and friday harbor, san juan islands.
Drive your own car, a rental, or take a shuttle to the washington state ferry terminal in anacortes, wa. We use cookies and other technologies to understand how you and other visitors use our. For reference on the water, 300 yards is about three washington state ferry lengths or. Footage of my trip whale, and wildlife, watching in the san juan islands of washington state on july 17, 2011.
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