Quick Facts

FROM $ 133 + Tax
Availability
May 10 - Sep 5 (Daily)
Sep 5 - Oct 13 (Fri-Sun)
Trip duration
3-5 hours | 10:30am - 3:30pm
What's included
Activity
Route
Seattle Salish Sea Seattle
Modes of travel
Requirements
Passport not Required

Highlights

  • The only Seattle wildlife & whale watching tour that departs and returns from downtown Seattle located at Pier 69 on the waterfront
  • Tour duration is 3-6 hours depending on sighting locations
  • Whale sightings guaranteed or receive a free tour for a later date
  • Expert onboard naturalist guides tour and educates passengers
  • Free Wildlife & Whale Watching Explorer Guidebook
  • Validated discount parking across from terminal
  • Locally-sourced onboard food and drink menu
  • Select seats when you book

About this Whale Watching Tour

Hop aboard the San Juan Clipper and cruise out of Pier 69 on your journey across the Salish Sea. Wildlife watching opportunities may include transient orca whales, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of wildlife!

Depart direct from Pier 69 on Seattle’s beautiful waterfront as you cruise through the Salish Sea on our San Juan Clipper high-speed vessel. Our half-day whale watching tours explore sealife across the Salish Sea (please note, viewing locations may be north or south of Seattle) based on varying locations for viewings on a particular day.

Schedule:
10:30 AM: Depart Pier 69 in Seattle
10:30 AM to 3:30 PM: Whale & Sealife Search
3:30 PM*: Arrive Pier 69 in Seattle

*NOTE:  Return time to Seattle may be earlier based on whale and sealife sighting locations.


Prices vary by season.

• Whale sightings guaranteed: If you do not see whales during your Seattle Whale Watching Tour, you will receive a voucher for a complimentary trip good to use for one year from date of tour.
• 1 child (1-11 yrs. old) is half of applicable adult fare.
• Within 2 days prior to travel; the reservation is non-refundable, non-changeable and noncancelable.
• Washington state sales tax and fees not included.
• Pricing in USD and may vary based on selected Standard (non-window aisle) or Premium (window aisle) seating.
• Restrictions apply, subject to change.

2024
Adult
Child (1-11 years)
May 10 to Oct 13 (Fri-Sun Premium Seat)
$ 155
$ 89
May 10 to Oct 13 (Fri-Sun Standard Seat)
$ 144
$ 78
May 10 to Oct 13 (Mon-Thur Premium Seat)
$ 144
$ 78
May 10 to Oct 13 (Mon-Thur Standard Seat)
$ 133
$ 67

Overview

Highlights

  • The only Seattle wildlife & whale watching tour that departs and returns from downtown Seattle located at Pier 69 on the waterfront
  • Tour duration is 3-6 hours depending on sighting locations
  • Whale sightings guaranteed or receive a free tour for a later date
  • Expert onboard naturalist guides tour and educates passengers
  • Free Wildlife & Whale Watching Explorer Guidebook
  • Validated discount parking across from terminal
  • Locally-sourced onboard food and drink menu
  • Select seats when you book

About this Whale Watching Tour

Hop aboard the San Juan Clipper and cruise out of Pier 69 on your journey across the Salish Sea. Wildlife watching opportunities may include transient orca whales, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of wildlife!

Quick Facts

FROM $ 133 + Tax
Availability
May 10 - Sep 5 (Daily)
Sep 5 - Oct 13 (Fri-Sun)
Trip duration
3-5 hours | 10:30am - 3:30pm
What's included
Activity
Route
Seattle Salish Sea Seattle
Modes of travel
Requirements
Passport not Required

Itinerary & Map

Depart direct from Pier 69 on Seattle’s beautiful waterfront as you cruise through the Salish Sea on our San Juan Clipper high-speed vessel. Our half-day whale watching tours explore sealife across the Salish Sea (please note, viewing locations may be north or south of Seattle) based on varying locations for viewings on a particular day.

Schedule:
10:30 AM: Depart Pier 69 in Seattle
10:30 AM to 3:30 PM: Whale & Sealife Search
3:30 PM*: Arrive Pier 69 in Seattle

*NOTE:  Return time to Seattle may be earlier based on whale and sealife sighting locations.

Terms & Conditions

Prices vary by season.

• Whale sightings guaranteed: If you do not see whales during your Seattle Whale Watching Tour, you will receive a voucher for a complimentary trip good to use for one year from date of tour.
• 1 child (1-11 yrs. old) is half of applicable adult fare.
• Within 2 days prior to travel; the reservation is non-refundable, non-changeable and noncancelable.
• Washington state sales tax and fees not included.
• Pricing in USD and may vary based on selected Standard (non-window aisle) or Premium (window aisle) seating.
• Restrictions apply, subject to change.

2024
Adult
Child (1-11 years)
May 10 to Oct 13 (Fri-Sun Premium Seat)
$ 155
$ 89
May 10 to Oct 13 (Fri-Sun Standard Seat)
$ 144
$ 78
May 10 to Oct 13 (Mon-Thur Premium Seat)
$ 144
$ 78
May 10 to Oct 13 (Mon-Thur Standard Seat)
$ 133
$ 67

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