Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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The ONLY Whale Watching tour with hotel pickup in Seattle!
Most whale sightings in the Puget Sound happen near the San Juan Islands - make the most of your day and explore Deception Pass before your Whale-watching cruise!
Journey north of Seattle to Deception Pass State Park, a Pacific Northwest hidden gem with views that rival our National Parks! Explore the old growth forest among the jagged cliffs and secret coastlines before enjoying a seasonal catered picnic lunch. After lunch, we'll drive up to Anacortes and join our partners, Outer Island Excursions, on a 3-hour Wildlife and Whale Watching boat tour. The Outer Island Excursions Captain and Naturalist will share information about the Salish Sea while we cruise around the channels in search of whales and other wildlife. Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to 10 travelers. We also bring assorted snacks, water, and other cold beverages for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The boat can be windy and wet.
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
If you have a dietary restriction, please inform us 48 hours before your tour departure
All travelers must be 8 years or older to join this tour.
This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
We will join a larger tour for the Outer Islands Excursions Boat portion of this tour. Your guide will accompany you throughout.
Total duration includes the travel time
What To Expect
Seattle
We start our tour with pick up in Downtown Seattle! After pickups, we'll head north.
Deception Pass State Park
Our first destination is Deception Pass State Park! Known as Washington's favorite state park, we'll spend some time here exploring trails in the old growth forest along the rocky coastline of Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. If the tides are low, we'll spend some time beachcombing!
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Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Variety of non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling water, and water provided.
Lots of snacks available throughout the day
Seasonal picnic lunch by our local, female owned caterer.
TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide
Pick-up and drop-off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental.
Transportation in a Ford Transit Passenger van (2022 or newer)
All park entry fees are covered
Breakfast
Dinner
Gratuities for Marine Naturalist/Captain on boat tour
Gratuities for Driver/Guide
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had an amazing day...
Mira L,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day tour for whale watching and Deception Pass! Marty was incredibly helpful and attentive throughout the trip, making sure all of our needs were taken care of. He was patient, knowledgeable, and thoughtfully customized the tour for us. The tour was so much fun—we got to enjoy beautiful scenery, take great photos, and the highlight was seeing a whole school of orcas and following them for about an hour. It was truly a memorable experience, and we highly recommend this tour!
Excellent Tour / Excellent Guide / Very Educational
B7503PGjohnh,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whale watching & deception pass tour was a highlight of our trip. Our guide, Brent, was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. The snacks and lunch provided were perfect. The drive to and from deception pass was easy. The whale watching tour was amazing. We watched Orca for at least an hour! I highly recommend Evergreen Escapes!
Perfect day! Our guide Matthew was awesome!
idrinkmorecoffee,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matthew was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The day was full of incredible views, great stories, orca whales and lots of eagles. It was a perfect day and worth every penny!
Good time had by all!
Cheryl S,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience to get some history on the area, get in some beautiful views, short hikes and fantastic whale watching adventure! We saw a family of Orcas up close, a gray whale, seals, sea lions and more. The guide, Lindsey, was a lot of fun and willing to do whatever it takes to make everyone comfortable!
The best trip ever! Our...
astalants,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best trip ever! Our tour gide Lindsay was extremely informative and prepared! The lunch was outstanding on the beach! Lindsay was making sure all the day that we get the most from this trip! Saw orkas and elephant seals ! Highly recommended!
Incredible and must-do trip
O5789QPrem,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Whale Watching trip was phenomenal! Lindsay was our travel guide and we so appreciated his depth of knowledge and great sense of humor- he was so attentive to our requests. Deception Pass was stunning and we saw flying bald eagles which was a highlight. We had a lovely lunch by Bowman Bay with a rare sighting of Elsie May, one of 3 elephant seals in the Puget Sound. We then went on the boat for whale watching and fortunately found a pod of orcas which we followed for while as they intermittently surfaced. The boat ride itself, was great - pristine boat and beautiful scenery. Overall, an incredible and memorable trip!
Deception Pass and Whale Watching
N7737VGrobertb,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a gray and rainy day, as we started our drive to Deception Pass, but Lindsay (with an "a") brought sunshine, laughter and lots of fun information to our group! . It was a long drive from Seattle to Deception Pass, but Lindsay made the time fly by with great questions and fun facts. He was great at including all the guests ... even our eight year old granddaughter. Because of the rain, he did advance research to find some alternative ideas for our time before the whale watching trip. The whale watching boat ride was OK. We did see a pod of Orchas and several bald eagles, but the boat captain appeared to be in a hurry and returned to port a bit sooner than we anticipated.
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Resort63967321979,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t wait to share my thrilling experience with this amazing company! A few weeks ago, I dove into three incredible adventures: we trekked through the majestic Mt. Rainier, embarked on an exhilarating whale watching expedition, and marveled at the stunning Snoqualmie Falls in Seattle. Each tour was absolutely unforgettable! Our guides—Hana, Mathew, and Evan—were nothing short of spectacular! Their enthusiasm, energy, and friendliness made the journeys even more enjoyable, and their deep knowledge about the sights truly enriched our experiences. They went all out to make sure everyone felt right at home, creating a warm, family-like vibe that I absolutely loved. I met some fantastic people along the way, and let me tell you, the lunch was a feast! I devoured tasty ginger tofu paired with flavorful purple rice and apples—what a delightful surprise! It was my sister’s first visit to Seattle, and together we made memories that will last a lifetime. I can’t recommend these tours enough! Plus, there’s an awesome 10% discount for returning customers, which is such a sweet bonus!
Couldn't have ask for a better outing!!
Don R,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an AMAZING Day!!! Our tour guide Matthew was completely incredible and we had so much fun. The provided lunch was a culinary feast (not a sandwich as expected). We got lots of history while traveling. On the Whale watching, we saw Humpback whales "courting" and then we saw Orcas playing. The Orcas put on quite the show for our tour!! And then on the way back, we saw sea lions on a small island. The homemade cookie at the end of the day was such a sweet touch!
Gorgeous and enjoyable excursion
kriswvuf,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent experience on this tour! It exceeded all expectations. I am visiting Seattle for a conference (solo) and booked the trip to ensure I maximized my time here. Our tour guide, Matthew, was very adept and working with our group of 9 to set the pace, tone and areas of focus for our excursions. The vibe was fun but low key- perfect for me! The scenery and wildlife are obviously spectacular. What made this trip was the knowledge of our guide, the organization of the tour company and the special touches along the way. I knew lunch was included but did not expect an elegant lunch of high quality food complete with silverware and table linens. Yummy snacks and drinks were provided throughout the entire day (which just about reached 11 hours round trip). The van was extremely comfortable, as was the whale watching ship. I tend to have motion sickness. I took a non-drowsy dramamine in the morning and never felt sick once. Both the van and the ship were very stable. Extra bonus stars for our impromptu journey at the end of the tour to find Elsie Mae the Elephant Seal in Anacortes. While you can't operate on a wild animal's schedule, the fact that Matthew seized the opportunity to view this special creature speaks volumes to the dedication Evergreen Escapes has to providing enjoyment and education, not just hauling people from Point A to Point B. If I am lucky enough to visit Seattle again I will absolutely be booking with this company.
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