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
224 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic whale...
Lisa M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic whale tour!! Really fun day all around with perfect weather also!! Would do this trip again!
Worth the money for two tickets.
Phillip B,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw three sightings of Orca whales. It may have been three distinctly different Orcas or one very active Orca. The FRS CLIPPER had a biology educator that shared information regarding Orca behavior and Orca research.
Ok
Keelyn W,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00If I had not been on another whale watching tour, I wouldn’t have anything to compare it too. It was ok but I didn’t feel it was worth the money.
The staff were amazing....
Lydia S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00The staff were amazing. We just didn’t see any activity except for 3-4 pop ups of minkos whales. Was given a voucher that’s good for a year but not living in the area not sure when I’ll be able to come back. Kinda wish there was an option of getting maybe 50% back of cash back vs voucher. You just really have to be prepared that you might not see whales.
Whale watching done right
Michael S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a most relaxing way to spend an afternoon looking for whales and wild life. The boat is spacious, clean and comfortable. The crew is very knowledgeable and shares their experiences. We highly recommend this trip.
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