Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle
Overview
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*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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Includes all applicable taxes and surcharges
Exhilarating 3.5 hour whale watching tour with an expert onboard naturalist
Air-conditioned vehicle
What To Expect
Pike Place Market
We start our tour from Pier 69 along historic Alaskan Way just steps from the world famous Pike Place Market.
Space Needle
Departing from Pier 69 on Seattle’s downtown waterfront, the vessel begins its journey by heading out into Elliott Bay. As you leave the dock, you’ll have a clear view of the Seattle skyline, with the iconic Space Needle standing tall to the right. The city’s skyscrapers line the shore, and the bustling waterfront gradually fades into the distance. It’s a smooth and scenic start to the trip, offering great photo opportunities and a unique perspective of Seattle from the water.
Options
Premium Seating
Premium Seating: Enjoy the very best seats with window aisle seating on San Juan Clipper!
Standard Seating
Standard Seating: Non-window seating on San Juan Clipper. Tables available.
Reviews
196 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Kerin S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful boat ride. Captain went out of his way to get a whale sighting in and succeeded. Naturalist was very informative about the wildlife we saw
Nice staff
Amanda J,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
2.00We barely saw a humpback tail, and some sea otters. But not worth the pay , the boat is nice and so is the staff.
Great experience, highly recommend
Karen S,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The crew was very personable, took the time to visit with guests. Extended the trip to ensure we saw whakes, we ended up experiencing one of the best sighting for the 2025 season.
Be Aware of Time
Michael F,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00This group is very professional. Just be aware that they want to find whales for you. It may take more than 3 hours. As we boarded they said that it would probably take at least six hours to find whales. We appreciated that information. We could not spend that much time so we hopped off. I’m sure everyone on the boat had a wonderful time and saw lots of whales but we could not invest that much time. I’m sure I failed to notice that in the sign up information. I’m sure it was not them but it was me. I’m mentioning all of this in the review so others take this into account. Next time we are in Seattle we will schedule more time and go see whales with them.
Whale watching tour
Paige F,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun event with friends Boat was relaxing, food sold on board was really good and we got to see killer whales, sea lions, and a few porpoises. Premium seating was worth it.
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