Bestseller

Orcas Island Whale Watching

4.70

4.7(453 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes

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Overview

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Small group whale watching tours on some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES! See whales with us or come again for FREE.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

This tour departs from Orcas Island. The island can only be reached by the Washington State Ferry System. If your party is not already on island we recommend our Anacortes departure location.

Check in begins 30 minutes prior to departure.

What To Expect

Our smaller, faster vessels take you out for whales and wildlife. We head out into the San Juans and Canadian Gulf islands to search for Orca, Humpbacks, Grays, and Minkes. We see whales on 98% of our tours! We also see many other varieties of wildlife including porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea birds, and otters. We also customize Private Charters and can add fishing, kayaking, island hopping and more!

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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. Check in at 12:30.

10:30am 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 10

3:30 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

What‘s Included

3-4 hour tour

Professional guide

High Speed Vessels

8.1% Washington State sales tax and applicable fees. The taxes and fees are required by the governing authority and not within local supplier's control

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.70

453 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

389

Best nature team ever!
Theodore J,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guides were sp wonderful. They spent the time to teach and share. It was amazing how well they worked with other teams to find so much wild life! We saw humpback, a gay whale, and 2 kids of Orcas. Then we we t by islands to seals and bald eagles. It was truly worth magical. Worth every penny!
We Almost Instantly Saw Orcas
josephavila,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elliot and Harry were great guides. They were very knowledgeable. We were out there for 3 hours. You have the option to stay on the lower deck, or climb the ladder to the top, but there is a 9 person limit at the top; our guides made sure that people would rotate out so nobody was hogging the top deck. We followed some orcas around for a good hour or so, and we also saw bald eagles and seals! I would highly recommend this tour!
Everything was perfect
johnrN6138DN,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great all around experience from booking to checking in and the tour itself. The crew were outstanding and had a wealth of knowledge about sea life. We got to see a 6 Orca group along with sea lions and bald eagles.
The best experience!
keaha2026,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely wonderful crew today ! I will book with them again !
Whale watching on Orcas Island
janine99362,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience! Very interesting and informative. Saw lots of wildlife along the way and of course the best part was seeing the Orcas!! Even saw a grey whale as a bonus! Would definitely recommend and do this again!
A Birthday I’ll Never Forget
Kelly N,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Celebrating my 50th birthday out on the water with my mom was already special—but this whale watching tour took it to a whole different level. From the moment we set out, the views were unreal… calm water, mountain backdrops, and that fresh ocean air that just hits different. It felt peaceful and exciting at the same time, like something amazing could happen at any second—and it absolutely did. We didn’t just see wildlife… we witnessed nature in action. A full-on seal hunt happening right in front of us (yes, National Geographic vibes 😳), followed by a bald eagle swooping down and snatching up scraps like it owned the place. It was one of those “did that really just happen?!” moments you replay in your head over and over. The crew was knowledgeable, fun, and clearly passionate—they made sure everyone saw everything and understood what was happening without over-talking the experience. If you’re even thinking about booking a whale watching tour—do it. And if you can bring someone special with you? Even better. Core memory officially unlocked.
perfect solo trip! Saw...
Carissa R,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
perfect solo trip! Saw seals, sea lions, and plenty of orcas! The guys were great! We had the perfect weather too!
It was great
Amritpal K,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our naturalist, Sam, was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable. My daughter loves orcas, he came multiple times and talked to her and answered her questions. We saw three whales this time. We would definitely be back in summer to see more whales. He for sure convinced us to come back. My daughter will make sure we’re back, lol. I loved that apart from whales, we also saw sea lions, bald eagles, harbor purpoise and seals. It was a great experience. It was a big longer than I thought it was, but it was def worth it.
Whale Sightings Even in the Off-season
Y6783TNmelissag,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time on the trip in part because the crew was so knowledgeable, often sharing key facts along the way. Despite it being still somewhat the off-season, we saw two humpback whales traveling together and a pod of orcas before the day was done. We brought sandwiches and snacks to munch on along the way. As they mention in their guidance, bring lots of layers! The wind can really chill you.
Amazing experience! We...
Skylar S,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! We saw seals, sea lions, orcas, bald eagles, and more! All of the guides are so sweet and knowledgeable! I felt like I was in a live nature documentary. Make sure you plan around the ferry times so you don’t miss your experience!

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Bestseller

Orcas Island Whale Watching

4.70

4.7(453 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Show all 6 photos

Overview

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Small group whale watching tours on some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES! See whales with us or come again for FREE.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

This tour departs from Orcas Island. The island can only be reached by the Washington State Ferry System. If your party is not already on island we recommend our Anacortes departure location.

Check in begins 30 minutes prior to departure.

What To Expect

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. Check in at 12:30.

10:30am 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 10

3:30 pm Guaranteed Whale Watch

1 pm Fall Whale Watch

What‘s Included

3-4 hour tour

Professional guide

High Speed Vessels

8.1% Washington State sales tax and applicable fees. The taxes and fees are required by the governing authority and not within local supplier's control

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.70

453 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

389

Best nature team ever!
Theodore J,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guides were sp wonderful. They spent the time to teach and share. It was amazing how well they worked with other teams to find so much wild life! We saw humpback, a gay whale, and 2 kids of Orcas. Then we we t by islands to seals and bald eagles. It was truly worth magical. Worth every penny!
We Almost Instantly Saw Orcas
josephavila,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elliot and Harry were great guides. They were very knowledgeable. We were out there for 3 hours. You have the option to stay on the lower deck, or climb the ladder to the top, but there is a 9 person limit at the top; our guides made sure that people would rotate out so nobody was hogging the top deck. We followed some orcas around for a good hour or so, and we also saw bald eagles and seals! I would highly recommend this tour!
Everything was perfect
johnrN6138DN,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great all around experience from booking to checking in and the tour itself. The crew were outstanding and had a wealth of knowledge about sea life. We got to see a 6 Orca group along with sea lions and bald eagles.
The best experience!
keaha2026,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely wonderful crew today ! I will book with them again !
Whale watching on Orcas Island
janine99362,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience! Very interesting and informative. Saw lots of wildlife along the way and of course the best part was seeing the Orcas!! Even saw a grey whale as a bonus! Would definitely recommend and do this again!
A Birthday I’ll Never Forget
Kelly N,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Celebrating my 50th birthday out on the water with my mom was already special—but this whale watching tour took it to a whole different level. From the moment we set out, the views were unreal… calm water, mountain backdrops, and that fresh ocean air that just hits different. It felt peaceful and exciting at the same time, like something amazing could happen at any second—and it absolutely did. We didn’t just see wildlife… we witnessed nature in action. A full-on seal hunt happening right in front of us (yes, National Geographic vibes 😳), followed by a bald eagle swooping down and snatching up scraps like it owned the place. It was one of those “did that really just happen?!” moments you replay in your head over and over. The crew was knowledgeable, fun, and clearly passionate—they made sure everyone saw everything and understood what was happening without over-talking the experience. If you’re even thinking about booking a whale watching tour—do it. And if you can bring someone special with you? Even better. Core memory officially unlocked.
perfect solo trip! Saw...
Carissa R,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
perfect solo trip! Saw seals, sea lions, and plenty of orcas! The guys were great! We had the perfect weather too!
It was great
Amritpal K,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our naturalist, Sam, was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable. My daughter loves orcas, he came multiple times and talked to her and answered her questions. We saw three whales this time. We would definitely be back in summer to see more whales. He for sure convinced us to come back. My daughter will make sure we’re back, lol. I loved that apart from whales, we also saw sea lions, bald eagles, harbor purpoise and seals. It was a great experience. It was a big longer than I thought it was, but it was def worth it.
Whale Sightings Even in the Off-season
Y6783TNmelissag,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time on the trip in part because the crew was so knowledgeable, often sharing key facts along the way. Despite it being still somewhat the off-season, we saw two humpback whales traveling together and a pod of orcas before the day was done. We brought sandwiches and snacks to munch on along the way. As they mention in their guidance, bring lots of layers! The wind can really chill you.
Amazing experience! We...
Skylar S,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! We saw seals, sea lions, orcas, bald eagles, and more! All of the guides are so sweet and knowledgeable! I felt like I was in a live nature documentary. Make sure you plan around the ferry times so you don’t miss your experience!