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
238 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful, successful whale watch!
Paddywagon4217,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nice tour, we did see whales which was the purpose of our trip. Viewing on deck was crowded but we did see both killer whales and humpback. The guide told us she was getting us great pictures, so we did not bother to take any. Did not realize that they were selling the pictures we thought a download was included. The snacks and drinks on board are reasonably priced. Do not bother getting premium seating, no early boarding and you are on deck for watching.
An excellent whale watching experience
Peter G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent whale watching tour with a friendly staff and excellent views of the water. I learned a lot and also saw 2 types of whales, orca and a humpback whale. I also like that the staff takes photos of the whales that are spotted too.
Knowledgeable friendly...
Katherine D,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Knowledgeable friendly staff, with a clean boat. Food and drink prices were reasonable and we saw both killer whales and a humpback!
North Worth It
Mariana F,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00Save your money! You won't see much, if anything, and they don't do refunds if you don't see anything. We saw one tiny little whale from about a mile away :-( and for about 10 seconds. Not worth the money or time! We were on the boat for 6 hours!
Humpback & Orcas, Oh My!
Kim J,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Captain & crew were great! We were very pleased to have spent an hour with the Biggs Orca pod #120. Then down past Tacoma for a rare appearance from Malekai, a humpback! Bring a small pair of binoculars . The viewing platforms will be crowded and your cell phone cameras won't produce very watchable results. If you are lucky enough to see some excellent activities, buy the professional photographers shots.
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