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…
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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Alliwilliams97
Oct 29, 2024
Great tour! - A fantastic excursion! I highly recommend the premium seating when booking, the seats are nicer. A nice snack bar onboard. A great experience. Would do again the next time I visit Seattle in the summer.
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Yourfuturebmd
Oct 16, 2024
Prioritizing animal welfare regulations & educate humans about animals added to an awesome experience!! - Relaxing day to enjoy sightseeing and being out in the water! I just wished we got to see more different whales and it would be cool to have the videos of them coming out of the water because they (the minke whales) were fast and it would have been cool to have that as a souvenir! It was also a little hard traveling solo because the seating up on the open decks get filled quickly and most people who had another person with them got to save their spot. There were a bunch of kids running around but I learned to shut them out and stayed in my own peaceful space lol. But it got cooler in the end and people eventually moved back to their assigned seats. I didn’t even sit in my assigned seat the whole time & when I went back to it in the very end, someone was sitting there. Overall, I absolutely enjoyed my time and I am glad we stayed out longer because we had to go out farther than usual to find them. I love seeing the birds & the harbor seals too! The tour guide speaker was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed the commentary during the trips and when/where to look. I was definitely looking forward to this tour because this was the reason why I booked the flight to Seattle and it was their last tour date of the season and I am so glad I made it! Although it was pricey & I would have paid premium to have the best seats, it somehow amended the tour option I got and maybe it’s because it was only for me. The kids getting a whale toy in the end is also cute that they cater to kids but it’s like paying for a sports event and the kids who know nothing about the sport are the ones getting the souvenir lol. Maybe it would help to borrow someone’s child next time to go with me jk lol. I still highly recommend this tour and I would definitely do this again and again! I will never get tired of watching animals! I also love that they follow the animal welfare guidelines and know that I am not contributing to harming any animals along the way. These animals are fascinating and this was such an amazing opportunity to see some animals & I already can’t wait until the next time.
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Pjk_w
Oct 13, 2024
Must see - Great relaxing boat ride. Good information from woman on microphone- probably a biologist. Captain made sure we went to a reported whale sighting and we hit a jackpot. Great opportunity to see these majestic creatures. Definitely recommend
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Ellen_m
Oct 8, 2024
Great day out. - Such a great day trip. Really informative staff who knew about all the wildlife and the areas you sailed through. We saw a pod of whales which was the highlight of the trip. Would definitely recommend.
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Teresa_c
Oct 4, 2024
Worth it! - We saw many whales and sea lions. Enjoyed everything about our trip. Food and staff were wonderful. Well worth the price.
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Debbie_a
Oct 2, 2024
Love the tour - The cruise was great. We saw whales and it was so fun. Crew was great too with explanations. Had so much fun.
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Tony_d
Sep 30, 2024
Didn’t think we’d see Orcas but got lucky at the very tail end of the trip - Incredible seeing these Masters of the Sea in the wild. (Orcas). Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Which added a lot to a scenic trip through Puget Sound. Would recommend this voyage
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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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Sara_v
Oct 6, 2024
Would do again - We really enjoyed the tour. Saw whales and other mammals local to the area. Boat was very comfortable. Tour guides knowledgeable
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Julia_m
Oct 6, 2024
A rather long boat ride - The focus in spite of what the description says is nearly entirely on orcas. Which is ok but they claim it coves a lot of other wildlife which it doesn't. Not chance to see shore birds or eagles since they stayed in the middle of the waterways to try and find the orcas. They didn't have much idea of where they were and the cruise was mostly just a boat ride. They finally stopped at one bouy to show a few seals and that was it except for orcas at the very end. They extended the time significantly to find them which is good and bad depending on how tight your schedule is. We did finally see a few orcas which as nice.
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