Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
Overview
The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewel" of the Pacific Northwest, located in the Puget Sound.
What's Included
- Whale Watching Cruise
- Local taxes
- Friday Harbor Port Fee
- Meals We do not provide any food or beverage, though guests are wecome to bring their own.
- Any and All Transportation to/from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
- Gratuities
- You must take a ferry or float plane to get to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island where our tour departs from. We recommend taking the ferry as a walk on passenger.
Meeting Location
10 Front Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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San Juan Island
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For maximum safety children under 2 should be in a harness carrier strapped to a parent and remain in the cabin
- Restrooms are available on board the boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Whale Watching from Friday Harbor?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3053WHALE_F
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Whale Watching Cruise.
- Local taxes.
- Friday Harbor Port Fee.
- Meals. We do not provide any food or beverage, though guests are wecome to bring their own.
- Any and All Transportation to/from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.
- Gratuities.
- You must take a ferry or float plane to get to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island where our tour departs from. We recommend taking the ferry as a walk on passenger.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching from Friday Harbor is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching from Friday Harbor will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Whale Watching Cruise
- Local taxes
- Friday Harbor Port Fee
- MealsWe do not provide any food or beverage, though guests are wecome to bring their own.
- Any and All Transportation to/from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
- Gratuities
- You must take a ferry or float plane to get to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island where our tour departs from. We recommend taking the ferry as a walk on passenger.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For maximum safety children under 2 should be in a harness carrier strapped to a parent and remain in the cabin
- Restrooms are available on board the boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
