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 to 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
245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A bit underwhelming since...
shadan A,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
2.00A bit underwhelming since we didn’t see many whales. There was just one whale roaming and not enough time.
Wonderful trip....
Becky G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful trip. Recommend. Comfortable seats. Knowledgeable staff. Lots of pictures of a humpback whale.
Boat ride
ilaseo L,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00You may not see much of the whales. The weather was nice. The premium window seats are not a priority as most of my viewing was from the observation area on the bow.
All around great experience.
Joseph G,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00Knowledgeable crew added to a great experience. It was quite crowded but that did not take anything away. We only saw one humpback but it was active and gave us plenty of opportunity to watch and photograph.
Very nice tour, we...
Ralf P,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Very nice tour, we have seen gray whales, humpback whales and sea lions. Unfortunately we didn't see any orcas that day but that's just the way it is with wildlife. Great explanations from the biologists on board. Nice ship with a snack bar on board. Which I didn't like. The tour should last until 15:30 we have already arrived at the port despite sunny weather at 14:20.
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