Anacortes Whale Watching: Half-Day Guided Adventure

Join our half-day whale watching tour in Anacortes for thrilling wildlife encounters and stunning San Juan Islands views. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2201 Skyline Way unit 203 - We’re lucky to have four different species of whales in our area: orcas, humpbacks, grays, and minkes. Connecting with these majestic animals in their natural habitat is exhilarating! Although our focus is whale watching, we will also encounter many other species of marine mammals and birds along the way. The incredible…
What's Included
  • Cruiser suits, hats, and gloves to keep you warm and dry
Additional Information

Looking for an adventure? Craving excitement? Join us for an action-packed whale watching tour aboard our zodiac-style vessel! Together we’ll search for whales, porpoises, sea lions, eagles, and more as we take in breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and surrounding waters. Exhilarating boat rides and epic wildlife encounters make our tours…

Location
2201 Skyline Way unit 203
Skyline Way
PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME. If you haven't checked in by 15 minutes prior, you will be considered a no-show, ticket non-refundable. NOTE: Tours are for ages six and up only. This tour is not appropriate during pregnancy or for people with back or neck injuries.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katmt7138qd
Oct 15, 2024
Awesome adventure - We had an amazing time! We went for girls trip! Beautiful day, great crew, lots of Humpback whales!!!! Would do it again had such an amazing time!
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I5795kqrogerp
Sep 24, 2024
Marvelous experience. - We had a marvelous experience. The boat and all necessary gear was top notch. The crew was very knowledgeable and affable. Highly recommended!
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T7845sjveronicag
Sep 23, 2024
Exciting whale watching experience - Although we arrived wearing layers of clothing, I was very impressed how Bluewater prepared us for this adventure…jacket, bib overalls, hats, gloves, goggles and even binoculars! The extra stops to see Bird Rock’s harbor seals and sea lions, as well as the other stops along the way, made the excursion even more exciting. Our guides were DETERMINED to see whales! Finally….in Canadian waters, there they were! Unfortunately my camera phone doesn’t really capture good pictures of these majestic mammals. However, I certainly appreciate Bluewater’s policy to stay 200 yards away, thereby keeping our oceanic friends safe and free to explore their waters freely! Fantastic experience! I would certainly recommend to any animal-loving person!!
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855keithm
Sep 15, 2024
We had a whale of a time! - The staff was exceptional. Knowledgeable about the local area, wildlife, islands and after some scouting found a pod of orcas for us to watch. Cold on the water but they have all the necessary gear to stay warm and even have binoculars to use on the trip. Really enjoyed it. Also the drive out is nice. Lower coastal farm areas and seaport sites.
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Taniaheppell
Sep 9, 2024
Amazing experience- would highly recommend. - The most memorable day of our holiday/ vacation in the Anacortes. Would recommend to book with this company as the staff were extremely knowledgeable you can see they love they work & we were amazed by the amount of wildlife we experienced.
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Road506086
Sep 9, 2024
Excellent tour!! - We had a fantastic time on our tour. The guide was super knowledgeable and everyone was so nice and helpful. We saw all kinds of wildlife in addition to the whales (like these awesome sea lions) - and although we took lots of pictures, the guide had a better camera and sent us excellent pictures afterwards. We will definitely come back next time we have friends in town!
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547gp
Sep 4, 2024
highly recommend! - I had an incredible experience on the private whale-watching charter with Captain Tyler and Brooke. Tyler expertly navigated us through stunning views and I appreciated when he would update us about why, when & where he would take us next. Brooke's knowledge of the whales & seals and even the animals on the islands added so much to the experience. Both were courteous, friendly, and cheerful, making the trip even more enjoyable. Oh! and the warm outerwear that they provided us was a plus. Highly recommend!
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Autismangels
Sep 3, 2024
The best!! We found 5 Orcas!! - We found a pod of 5 orcas in all sizes! It was wonderful, we stayed near them for almost an hour. We saw seals, sea lions, and many different types of birds. One of our sons was having his 21st b-day trip and they were wonderful with him! (Both boys have autism.) We cannot recommend this tour company enough! Their equipment was clean and warm, and their people were caring, welcoming, and knowledgeable. 5 stars!
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Dennis
Sep 2, 2024
So many Orca Whales! - We had at least 2 full hours of Orca Pods! There was a convergence of 3+ family groups described as a “Tea Party” from grandmothers to grandkids also so many that the crew said it was like Whale Soup! They popped right along side at times and even one swimming backwards. The vessel is certainly family friendly and the crew very knowledgeable
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Tags39
Aug 27, 2024
Fun day - We had a wonderful trip. The weather looked horrible, with heavy rain the night before. They contacted us and pushed the start time out an hour, which made a huge difference. We ended up with calm seas and a little bit of sunshine. We saw a nice family of Biggs Orcas, sea lions and fringed puffins, along with several other kinds of birds. The team was helpful and knowledgeable. Very fun day.
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