Seattle · PUGET SOUND WHALE WATCHING TRIPS
4 tours
Seattle weather makes some bookings a gamble and others a certainty. These 4 puget sound whale watching trips hold up either way, with current fares, how long each takes and exactly what is included.
See orcas and other Pacific Northwest wildlife on a 4-hour Salish Sea cruise from Seattle’s Pier 69, with a naturalist onboard.
“We didn't see a lot of animals but that's wild animals, they go where they please. We did see a minke, whale, some porpoises, and a sea lion, plus lots of birds. The guide was very knowledgeable, the boat comfortable, and we had a very good time.”
Whale watch from downtown Seattle on the FRS Clipper, with a naturalist onboard, Salish Sea wildlife targets, and skyline views from Pier 69.
“A bit underwhelming since we didn’t see many whales. There was just one whale roaming and not enough time.”
Small-group seaplane tour from Seattle to the San Juan Islands, with aerial views of Puget Sound and Space Needle, plus time on land.
“My husband and I flew in the well kept seaplane which was built back in the 1950/60’s time period. It was a great view of the city and the islands. We got off on San Juan island to visit local businesses and reboarded, just over an hour later and enjoyed another smooth flight and landing. Great times! Highly recommend!”
Guided 3-hour kayak trip from Shelton to Hope Island Marine State Park, with wildlife spotting and trail time, all gear included for $89.
“This kayak tour was such a blast! We spent about three hours out on the water in a double kayak, and it was the perfect pace, not too rushed, but never boring. The stop at Hope Island was a nice break, and it was cool to get out and wander around before heading back. Ross and Doug were awesome guides, super friendly, laid-back, and full of good stories. They made the whole trip feel easy and fun, and you could tell they really enjoy what they do. All in all, it was just a really fun experience and a great way to spend the day. I’d definitely recommend it if…”
