Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour

*Get up close and personal with magnificent transient orcas, minke and humpback whales as well as harbor seal and an array of seabirds

*Soak in stunning mountain, island and ocean vistas as you cruise through the Salish Sea

*Perfect for a quick escape while staying in Seattle!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salish Sea - Departing from Pier 69 on the Seattle waterfront, less than a mile away from iconic attractions such as the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. Wildlife sightings can include porpoises, seals, seal lions, eagles, herons, gray, humpback, minke and orca whales and much more. Tours feature an onboard naturalist who guides and educates guest about local wildlife and whale conservation throughout the trip. The Perfect PNW adventure on the Salish Sea!
What's Included
  • All applicable taxes and surcharges included
  • 3.5-hour whale watching tour
  • Expert onboard naturalist
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Location
2701 Alaskan Wy
Alaskan Way
Please arrive at the FRS Clipper Terminal, located on Seattle's waterfront at Pier 69, 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(119 Ratings)
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Mark_l
Sep 29, 2024
Just wow - Incredible! Worth every penny. Just don’t sit behind the HVAC on the roof deck and don’t forget your jacket.
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Susana
Sep 22, 2024
Excellent tour! - Excellent tour and high safety standards! I did it as a solo traveler and photographer and I highly enjoyed it. We were able to encounter a family of 3 orcas, and some sea lions and seals. I really liked that the team of FRS Clipper chased the wildlife for us so we didn't miss the chance to see them. And I also loved all the facts they shared with us regarding these animals. In parallel , seeing those islands from afar was a delight. Highly recommended.
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Goplaces37789925779
Sep 17, 2024
Excellent - The trip was great.. We were able to see the whales and other sea animals which we went for. Good guide and boat. Thanks to TripAdvisor
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Eric_d
Sep 17, 2024
Whale watching - Nice tour, on comfortable boat, with friendly staff.A lot of explanations by the tour guide about the sea life. And the most important thing we see humpback whales
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Michael_g
Sep 17, 2024
Whale watching tour. - Enjoyed the whole trip , seeing all the wildlife. Seeing the whale was something I have always wanted to see in person made my day when he came close to the ship great tour . Staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
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Saza82
Sep 16, 2024
A must in Seattle - Very nice boat trip! Got to see both killer whale and humpback whale. Great Guide that made the trip extra pleasant. Café on the boat that sells simple food and drinks.
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Julie_m
Sep 21, 2024
We spotted whales!!... - We spotted whales!! Lauren was great at sharing her knowledge about the whales we saw as well as the habits & activity of other whales and sea animals in the area.
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Prissy_v
Sep 26, 2024
Not guaranteed - While it was amazing to see the whales and be out there with wildlife. When we first arrived they told us that viator tickets don't always book correctly so they had ro check to see if we could even go on the tour. We paid for premium seats and didn't end up getting them because they just found available ones for us. Luckily we where able to just sit on the top deck the whole time. So becareful booking because they might turn u away .
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Tania_k
Sep 25, 2024
Prison Boat - I called ahead of time to see how long the boat ride was. We had family members we needed to pick up at the Spokane airport at 8:30 pm. I was told we would be done by 2:30. Perfect, that was plenty of time to get there so I booked the trip which was not cheap. $300 for 2 people. When we got there after the trip was paid for our tickets said ride was over at 3:30, okay we could still make it on time. We did not get off of the boat until after 5pm!!! We were not able to pick up our family members as we didn't get to Spokane until 10pm. Just be aware that they can hold you captive all day long and there is nothing you can do about it. We named it the prision boat.
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Stay23470353285
Sep 14, 2024
Problem with Trip Advisor/Viator. - I’m not rating the tour. We bought tickets for premium seating through trip advisor/viator. We got a call from FRS that the seats we purchased weren’t available and I was directed to call viator to change them. Unfortunately the call center wasn’t helpful and at this point, I have not received the email she promised showing the cancellation. Do not buy tickets directly thru trip advisor. Go to the website for FRS and get them directly.
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