Western Prince Whale Watching

Seek Adventure On San Juan Island!

Daily Tours Depart From Friday Harbor!

Fast Boats We’ll Get You To The Action!

Conservation We Donate 5% Of All Profit

Naturalists On Board Every Tour!

Unforgettable Experience In Nature!

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Our Location
Conservation Initiative
Fall Specials

Adventure awaits you ...

Western Prince II

This 3 to 4 hour tour is smooth & stable, with indoor & outdoor seating, suitable for all ages.

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Western Explorer

This 2.5 to 3 hour tour is fast & adventurous, with insulated cruiser suits for each passenger.

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Private Charters

Get a group together and join us on a private boat charter in the San Juan Islands.

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Our Location

Western Prince Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours is located in scenic Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, just 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington. You can reach us by Washington State Ferry from Anacortes or by air with Friday Harbor Seaplanes or Westwind Aviation.

The San Juan Islands and surrounding waters are home to magnificent sea life such as Killer Whales (Orcas), Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Bald Eagles, Porpoises, Seals, sea birds and Sea Lions.

There is nothing quite as spectacular as the sight of a pod of Orca Whales along the protected coastlines of the San Juan Islands. A whale watching trip from Friday Harbor is the perfect choice for any vacation in the Pacific Northwest, and being near the Seattle, Washington area makes it a great day trip as well.

Our Conservation Initiative

We hope you find our whale watching tours enriching and enlightening as well as fun and exciting. We believe that the best way to protect the wildlife and habitat of the San Juan Islands is to educate our guests as we give them unforgettable experiences in nature.

Our company operates with great care and respect, not interfering with lifecycles of the creatures we observe. We strive to minimize our own environmental impact on the area we operate in, treading as lightly as possible and being proactive in supporting programs that will help the whales and wildlife we encounter.

“In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.”
Baba Dioum, Senegalese Environmentalist

Additionally, we pledge at least 5% of our profits towards different organizations and programs that have a positive impact towards conservation. Some of the programs we have supported in the past and will support this year include:

Fall Tour Special

For the remainder of our operating season we are offering a 15% discount on new bookings made online at orcawhalewatch.com. Just use voucher code: “FALL15” when you check out. Join us and see why it is one of our most favorite times of the year!

One discount at a time, valid for tours only, code valid on departures through October 31, 2016

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Whale Watch / Flight Package from Seattle!

An incredible adventure at an amazing price! Don’t have time to drive up to the ferry? No problem! Hop on a float plane from Renton (just outside Seattle) and enjoy the beautiful flight from Seattle to the San Juan Islands. Make it a day trip, or even stay a night on the island. This package includes Round trip seaplane airfare from Seattle to Friday Harbor plus a whale watch tour in the heart of whale country. Our unbeatable price starts at $333/pp.

Price does not include taxes. This package is already discounted and does not qualify for additional discounts. Call us directly to book 1-800-757-6722

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Select Tours
Adventure Awaits you ...

Western Prince II
This 3 to 4 hour tour is smooth & stable, with indoor & outdoor seating, suitable for all ages.
Learn & Book

Western Explorer
This 2.5 to 3 hour tour is fast & adventurous, with insulated cruiser suits for each passenger.
Learn & Book

Private Charters
Get a group together and join us on a private boat charter in the San Juan Islands.
Learn & Book
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Our Location
Our Location
Western Prince Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours is located in scenic Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, just 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington. You can reach us by Washington State Ferry from Anacortes or by air with Friday Harbor Seaplanes or Westwind Aviation.
The San Juan Islands and surrounding waters are home to magnificent sea life such as Killer Whales (Orcas), Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Bald Eagles, Porpoises, Seals, sea birds and Sea Lions.
There is nothing quite as spectacular as the sight of a pod of Orca Whales along the protected coastlines of the San Juan Islands. A whale watching trip from Friday Harbor is the perfect choice for any vacation in the Pacific Northwest, and being near the Seattle, Washington area makes it a great day trip as well.
Conservation Initiative
Our Conservation Initiative
We hope you find our whale watching tours enriching and enlightening as well as fun and exciting. We believe that the best way to protect the wildlife and habitat of the San Juan Islands is to educate our guests as we give them unforgettable experiences in nature.
Our company operates with great care and respect, not interfering with lifecycles of the creatures we observe. We strive to minimize our own environmental impact on the area we operate in, treading as lightly as possible and being proactive in supporting programs that will help the whales and wildlife we encounter.
“In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.”
Baba Dioum, Senegalese Environmentalist
Additionally, we pledge at least 5% of our profits towards different organizations and programs that have a positive impact towards conservation. Some of the programs we have supported in the past and will support this year include:
Fall Specials

Fall Tour Special
For the remainder of our operating season we are offering a 15% discount on new bookings made online at orcawhalewatch.com. Just use voucher code: “FALL15” when you check out. Join us and see why it is one of our most favorite times of the year!
One discount at a time, valid for tours only, code valid on departures through October 31, 2016
Learn More

Whale Watch / Flight Package from Seattle!
An incredible adventure at an amazing price! Don’t have time to drive up to the ferry? No problem! Hop on a float plane from Renton (just outside Seattle) and enjoy the beautiful flight from Seattle to the San Juan Islands. Make it a day trip, or even stay a night on the island. This package includes Round trip seaplane airfare from Seattle to Friday Harbor plus a whale watch tour in the heart of whale country. Our unbeatable price starts at $333/pp.
Price does not include taxes. This package is already discounted and does not qualify for additional discounts. Call us directly to book 1-800-757-6722
Learn More

Great Crew

Our experienced, passionate team is eager to share all they know about whales, wildlife, and the enchanting natural habitat the San Juan Islands provide.

Small Groups

Quality tours are built on personal interaction and remarkable nature encounters. We keep groups small to ensure each tour is a great experience!

Fast Boats

We have two fantastic boats that offer completely different experiences. From stable & comfortable to thrilling & adventurous, we have a tour for you!

Perfect Location

San Juan Island, 90 miles north of Seattle, is in the heart of the Southern Resident Killer Whales' range. Spend less time finding whales and more time watching whales!