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Home/Destinations/Seattle/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Search for giants: whale-watching cruises from Seattle and the San Juan Islands seek out orcas, humpback and gray whales, seals, porpoises and bald eagles in the rich waters of the Salish Sea. An unforgettable Pacific Northwest wildlife adventure.

37 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour
Seattle
Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour
4.8(3,656)·10–12 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Seattle City Highlights Tour
Seattle
Seattle City Highlights Tour
4.8(2,303)·3 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise
Seattle
Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise
4.7(2,263)·1 hour
from$46/ person
via Viator
Seattle Wine and Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour
Seattle
Seattle Wine and Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour
4.5(1,285)·6 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
San Juan Islands
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
4.8(852)·4 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes
San Juan Islands
Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes
4.8(806)·3 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Seattle
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
4.8(732)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour
Seattle
Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour
4.7(589)·2 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Orcas Island Whale Watching
San Juan Islands
Orcas Island Whale Watching
4.7(497)·3h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Seattle Locks Cruise
Seattle
Seattle Locks Cruise
4.8(453)·2 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Seattle
Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
4.3(401)·3–5 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour
San Juan Islands
Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour
4.8(261)·3h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
Seattle
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
4.8(221)·5 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Anacortes Whale Watching Adventure Tour - Zodiac Boat
Washington
Anacortes Whale Watching Adventure Tour - Zodiac Boat
5.0(211)·3h 30min
from$149/ person
via Viator
3-Hour Sea Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands
San Juan Islands
3-Hour Sea Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands
4.9(99)·3 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island
Seattle
Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island
5.0(85)·2 hours
from$360/ person
via Viator
Seattle Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour
Seattle
Seattle Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour
4.5(71)·3 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Guaranteed Whale Watch Tour from Anacortes
Washington
Guaranteed Whale Watch Tour from Anacortes
4.6(52)·3h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands
San Juan Islands
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands
4.7(47)·3 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Seattle Happy Hour Cruise
Seattle
Seattle Happy Hour Cruise
4.2(45)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island
San Juan Islands
Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island
5.0(44)·3 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
3 Hours San Juan Island Seaplane Tour from Seattle
Seattle
3 Hours San Juan Island Seaplane Tour from Seattle
4.7(40)·3 hours
from$369/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle
Seattle
Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle
4.8(23)·10h 30min
from$368/ person
via Viator
Twilight Forks Washington Tour
Seattle
Twilight Forks Washington Tour
4.2(23)·9 hours
from$495/ person
via Viator
Orca whale tour from Orcas Island
San Juan Islands
Orca whale tour from Orcas Island
4.9(16)·3–5 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Seattle Lake Union Private Boat Cruise To Lake Washington BYOB
Seattle
Seattle Lake Union Private Boat Cruise To Lake Washington BYOB
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Post Alaska Cruise Private Seattle City Tour
Seattle
Post Alaska Cruise Private Seattle City Tour
4.5(4)·3 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Seattle Brunch Cruise
Seattle
Seattle Brunch Cruise
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island
San Juan Islands
Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island
5.0(4)·4 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Scenic Coast and Wildlife Tour
San Juan Islands
Scenic Coast and Wildlife Tour
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Whidbey Island, Washington (7 Hours)
Seattle
Private Tour of Whidbey Island, Washington (7 Hours)
5.0(1)·7 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Seattle Before and After Cruise Sightseeing Tour
Seattle
Seattle Before and After Cruise Sightseeing Tour
5.0(1)·5–6 hours
from$420/ person
via Viator
Indigenous Led Whale Watching with Tea tasting
Seattle
Indigenous Led Whale Watching with Tea tasting
3–5 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Seattle Private Walking Tour and Cruise Adventure
Seattle
Seattle Private Walking Tour and Cruise Adventure
3 hours
from$252/ person
via Viator
Whidbey Island Wine Tour Scenic Tastings from Seattle
Seattle
Whidbey Island Wine Tour Scenic Tastings from Seattle
8–9 hours
from$395/ person
via Viator
From Seattle: Pre or Post Cruise Private Tour with Sightseeing
Seattle
From Seattle: Pre or Post Cruise Private Tour with Sightseeing
5–6 hours
from$1,150/ person
via Viator
Full Day Orcas Island Tour from Bellingham
San Juan Islands
Full Day Orcas Island Tour from Bellingham
9 hours
from$595/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Seattle — FAQ

Can you go whale watching from Seattle?
Yes — half-day cruises and San Juan Islands trips look for orcas, humpbacks and other marine wildlife in the Salish Sea.
When is the best time for whale watching?
Roughly April to October is best, with orcas and humpbacks most commonly seen in the summer months.
What wildlife might you see?
You may spot orcas, humpback and gray whales, seals, porpoises, sea lions and bald eagles.

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