Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Join us to explore the San Juan Islands aboard one of the new fast boats. See an abundance of whales and wildlife including killer whales, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, dolphins and more. Tours are 3 to 4 hours long and led by trained naturalists. A day in on the water in one of the worlds most glorious boating destinations. Great for all ages.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Orcas Island
Depart Orcas Island to search and view the immense amount of local wildlife, and enjoy stunning views of the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas.
Options
1 PM Guaranteed Whale Watch
Small group whale watching tours on the fastest boats in the region with Guaranteed Whales! See whales with us or come again for free. Departs daily from Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA. Check in at 12:30
10:30AM Guaranteed Whale Watch
3 to 4 hour trip to view our regions whales and wildlife. Encounter Orca, Humpback and Minke Whales. Also see porpoise, sea lions, seals, eagles and so much more. Trained Naturalist on board!
3 PM Guaranteed Whale Watch
Small group whale watching tours on the fastest boats in the region with Guaranteed Whales! See whales with us or come again for free. Departs daily from Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA. Check in at 3 pm.
1 PM Fall Whale Watch
Small group whale watching tours on the fastest boats in the region with Guaranteed Whales! See whales with us or come again
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you're booking a trip...
Ian S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you're booking a trip in the PNW you're doing it for the Orcas, and they will find them if they're findable. The experience is going to vary based on your weather, so dress for that. The vessel is large enough that it is stable in the relatively calm water in the islands. The Captain and Naturalist were great with our kids and answered numerous questions about the animals we saw.
Saw a pod of 4 orcas including a 1 month old about 35 min from marina
4040404040,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They were great, no frills but experienced captains, very knowledgeable and followed all guidelines on being respectful of the natural environment/habitat. You can tell how much they like their job by the smiles on their faces while we watched the orcas swim, play and eat :)
Beauty at its finest!
796charw,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful sites and crew was fantastic. Shelia had a younger trainee who was very nice The water was calm and we saw pods of orcas. You just can't get to close Take good binoculars or nice zoom cameras I will do this again!
Nature at its Finest
suey99,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Gorgeous scenery. Orcas Island is beautiful. We started from Seattle and we’re gone all day. Farther away than we realized. It was worth it but a long day. Saw 2 hump backs!! Goal achieved
Very pleased!
48basilw,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chaz and Ruby and Elliot were a great crew! They were all clearly very personally excited to be out there which was a special touch. We saw a humpback whale, a porpoise, lots of seals and sea lions and 2 pods of orcas! The day was long and tiring but really worth it. Definitely recommend bundling up if going in a colder season!
Best whale watching experience ever ❤️
LettieLW,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Love this trip Chaz and Genny were so helpful and knowledgeable. We saw so many things and had so much fun we saw sea lions humpback whales an many type of birds we also saw Harbor porpoises would fully recommend loves the option for sitting upstairs or downstairs. There was also seats inside 10 out of 10 👍🏻❤️🐳🐋🦭🐦⬛🌊🐬🌅🐠⛵️.
Guarantee made and delivered!
800garys,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. We saw Orca whales. Kate (naturalist) and Jim (boat captain) provided an enjoyable, informative, entertaining, and safe trip. They are both very professional and helpful. I highly recommend this whale watching tour.
Amazing opportunity to...
Christina K,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing opportunity to see a couple of pods of transient whales. Sheila and Phil were great and had a lot of knowledge of the area and the orcas. Seemed to be very eco-conscious, even turning around to pick up a balloon that was floating in the water.
Change in location.
Danielle C,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I thought I booked this out of Anacortes as advertised. There is an operation out of Anacortes and the whole boat crew was transferred from Anacortes. We had to take a ferry to orcas island and it made for a very long day that was costly and not expected.
It is amazing to see the...
Laura C,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is amazing to see the Orca whales and they were so nice and very knowledgeable . They explained and made it very interesting. Do it!!!!
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