A beautiful day in the Salish sea with Southern Resident Killer whales!
Written by AlisonWhale Report: August 6, 2019 AM – Humpbacks and a Bigg ...We had a great trip today on the Western Prince II. We encountered both Orca and Humpback ...Read More
Written by ElahWhale Watch Report: August 1, 2019 PM – The T65As (Mar ...What a memorable day on the Western Explorer II! We had a late afternoon report of marine ...Read More
Written by ElahWhale Watch Report: July 31, 2019 AM – Bigg’s Ki ...We had a beautiful, flat and calm journey out from San Juan Island on the Western Explorer ...Read More
Written by AlisonWhale Report: July 30, 2019 PM – The T65As! ...Today we watched the T65A’s, a family group of Bigg’s killer whales, hunting a harbor ...Read More
Written by ElahSan Juan Island Whale Watching Season Update – The Bes ...We’ve been having spectacular sightings here at Western Prince, located right in the hea ...Read More
Written by AlisonWhale Report: July 16, 2019 AM- Bigg’s Killer whales! ...As we headed north on glassy waters reports of three different groups of Bigg’s, marine ...Read More
Written by ElahWhale Watch Report: July 16, 2019 PM – Playful Bigg ...We had an epic day on the Western Explorer II! We left Friday Harbor with a report of mult ...Read More
Written by RayneWhale Watch Report: July 3, 2019 – Mammal Feeding Orca ...Wow! Today was a beautiful day of whale watching on the Western Explorer II! After heading ...Read More
Written by ElahWhale Watch Report: June 26, 2019 – Bigg’s Kill ...Report from the Western Explorer II: There were reports of animals within our range, but w ...Read More
Written by AlisonWhale Watch Report: June 25, 2019 PM – The T46s and T1 ...We encountered 2 different groups of Bigg’s also known as Transient marine mammal-eating ...Read More
Written by AlisonWhale Watch Report: June 20, 2019 – Western Explorer I ...We had an exciting day out of Friday Harbor on the Western Explorer II. Not only did we se ...Read More
Written by AlisonWhale Watch Report: June 18, 2019 AM – Western Prince ...We had a beautiful morning on the water with perfect conditions. After leaving the dock on ...Read More
Written by NanWhale Watch Report: June 15, 2019 AM – Western Prince ...On this spectacular June morning, we headed out from Friday Harbor, through San Juan Chann ...Read More
Written by NanWhale Report: June 3, 2019 ...Today our tour took us north into Canadian water and Boundary Pass. An adult humpback whal ...Read More
Written by Western Prince1st WCA Responsible Whale Watch Operator in the USA! ...We have some amazing news to share! Western Prince Whale Watching is the 1st in the United ...Read More
Written by NanWhale Report: May 31, 2019 ...This lovely last day of May provided fantastic weather and….whales! We spent time wi ...Read More
Written by AlisonGray whales, Minke whale, and Tufted Puffins! Whale Watch Re ...Gorgeous day with a big tidal exchange! We headed south on the search for whales and wildl ...Read More
Written by Western PrinceMost Excellent! It’s our 5th year in a row earning Tri ... Friday Harbor, WA/USA – May 29, 2019 – Western Prince Whale Watching tha ...Read More
Written by AlisonOur 2019 season so far! ...2019 sightings start out strong! We are seeing Killer whales on nearly all our tours! Hope ...Read More
Written by Western PrinceOur 2019 Season begins March 9th! ...Ready. Set. Whale!! We are very excited to start our 2019 season! Starting this Saturday, ...Read More
Written by Western PrinceNew Partnership with the World Cetacean Alliance! ...This year Western Prince became the first whale watch operator in the region to partner wi ...Read More
Written by Western PrinceConservation Efforts ...Thank you for your help! For over a decade we have been committed to donating at least 5 ...Read More
Written by Western Prince2018 Whale Watch Season Recap Whales on 94% of tours! ... We are always excited to see what each new season will bring!!! Things have been ch ...Read More
Written by ElahThe T65As catch dinner, then play! ...We had a spectacular day on the water. About ten minutes before we were set to leave the ...Read More
Written by AlisonBeautiful afternoon with the T137s and other wonderful wildl ...We left the dock with a report of Orcas to the North. Captain Peter headed in that directi ...Read More
Written by ElahActive Bigg’s Killer whales in the San Juan Islands! ...Observing orcas under any circumstance is always special, but it’s a definite treat to w ...Read More
Written by AlisonIncredible day with Bigg’s Killer whales, Bald Eagles, ...It was truly an amazing day with non-stop action from start to finish. The Bald Eagle acti ...Read More
Written by TraciMemorial Day Weekend Additional Trips Scheduled! ...Can you believe it’s nearing the end of May already!? Neither can we! But the weathe ...Read More
Written by ElahBigg’s Killer whales on patrol and lots of other wildl ...Today was one of the rare days that we had a report of orcas before leaving the dock and o ...Read More
Written by ElahAn afternoon with a Gray whale and Steller Sea lions! ...Today was such a treat! We got to see one of the few gray whales that makes its way into ...Read More
Written by ElahSunny day with Humpback whales! ...What a wonderfully sunny day at sea! We got a report of a humpback whale in Canadian wat ...Read More
Written by ElahBeautiful day with Humpback whales! ...Today we were joined by middle schoolers from Lafayette, CO. These teens were eager to s ...Read More
Written by ElahBigg’s Killer whales eat and play! ...Wow! What a day. A series of fortuitous events led us to Orcas almost in our backyard. ...Read More
Written by AlisonHumpback whales and more in the San Juan Islands! ...When we left the dock on May 8th we did not know what the day would bring. We headed north ...Read More
Written by ElahBigg’s Killer whales versus the massive Steller Sea li ...As whale watch enthusiasts it can be easy to forget the other creatures that live in our b ...Read More
Written by ElahSpringtime Killer Whale Sightings in the San Juan Islands! ...It’s finally starting to feel like spring in the San Juans! The weather was sunny wi ...Read More
Written by ElahApril 15, 2018: Magic day with Killer whales in the San Juan ...As our naturalists like to say, “any day on the water is a good day.” As a new natur ...Read More
Written by IvanSan Juan Island Whale Watching April 9th 2018 ...Our guests today joined us from as close as Seattle to as far away as Florida for a whale ...Read More
Written by AlisonApril 10, 2018: Wildlife of the Salish Sea! ...Spieden Island was the highlight today. Wildlife galore, Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, ...Read More
Written by TraciSpring 2018 has been amazing for whale watching in the San J ...Wow! It’s been an incredible spring so far since we started operating! Not every sin ...Read More
Written by TraciFirst tour of 2018! Bigg’s Killer whales and Abundant ...We had our first trip of the season on the Western Prince II today! And wow, did we ever l ...Read More
Written by IvanOur 2017 season has ended! THANK YOU to everyone who joined ...What an incredible whale watching season 2017 was! We look forward getting back out on t ...Read More
Written by Western PrinceHeading into fall, sightings continue to amaze! ...Wow! Well, it’s been a super busy summer season for us! We are now rolling into fall ...Read More
Written by AlisonIt Was a Day of Non-stop Wildlife, Wild Beauty and Wild Wate ...It was a day of non-stop wildlife, wild beauty and wild water on Tuesday. We headed sout ...Read More
Written by NinaSunshine, Calm Seas, Bald Eagles, Harbor seals and Bigg’s ...Sunshine, calm seas, Bald Eagles, Harbor Seals and Bigg’s Killer Whales…a perfect set ...Read More
Written by TraciHeather and Divot the Humpback Whales Show Their Flukes! ...With a Humpback whale report to the north and lots of wind to the south, north we went! We ...Read More
Written by AlisonA Beautiful afternoon with “Heather” and “ ...The enthusiasm expressed when we caught sight of the 2 humpback whales, known as BCX01057 ...Read More
Written by TraciA Truly Remarkable Encounter With 5 Humpback Whales Lunge Fe ...Our tour began with several sightings of Humpback whales south of San Juan Island. Off we ...Read More
Written by JBFantastic day with Bigg’s Killer whales including Chai ...What a fantastic day with Bald Eagles, Steller sea lions, Harbor seals, and of course thos ...Read More
Written by NinaA Humpback Whale Visits the Ferry Landing in Friday Harbor P ...Today was one for the history books! We left the dock in Friday Harbor to start our whale ...Read More
Written by AlisonA tour to the north of the San Juan Islands has lots of wild ...It was fun to experience so much of what the Salish Sea has to offer in one afternoon. O ...Read More
Written by NinaFantastic encounter with Bigg’s Killer whales! The T2C ...Our whale watch trip start with fantastic news even before we left the dock in Friday Harb ...Read More
Written by NinaAn amazing whale-of-an-adventure unfolds in the San Juan Isl ...When we left the dock at Friday Harbor today we had no idea what an adventure we were abou ...Read More
Written by AlisonA wonderful tour in the San Juan Islands! Lots of whales and ...It was fun to experience so much of what the Salish Sea has to offer in one afternoon. W ...Read More
Written by NinaAmazing day in the San Juan Islands with TWO species of whal ... What an amazing day on the water we had today with not one but TWO species of whale ...Read More
Written by Western PrinceJune is Orca Awareness Month! ...Orca Awareness Month, started by long-time orca education and advocacy group Orca Network, ...Read More
Written by TraciJ pod wows in the San Juan Islands! ...The day started with no whale reports, but that quickly changed! We got word that quite a ...Read More
Written by AlisonGoing the distance to see Bigg’s Killer Whales. (T124A ...We survived the elements and a very long run to have this great encounter with the T124A2 ...Read More
Written by NinaSunshine, Calm seas, and Fantastic Bigg’s Killer Whale ...Today’s whale watching trip from Friday Harbor led us into Canadian waters where we had ...Read More
Written by AlisonA beautiful evening in the San Juan Islands watching Bigg ...A beautiful evening on the water. We hooked up with the T101’s along the Salt Spring Isl ...Read More
Written by NinaBigg’s Killer whales and Pinniped Action on Memorial D ...From the Western Explorer: Celebrating Memorial Day weekend in style!!! As we left Friday ...Read More
Written by AlisonFantastic wildlife tour in the San Juan Islands! ...We got some great action as we headed out of Friday Harbor. A Steller Sea Lion had just ca ...Read More
Written by AlisonA San Juan Island whale watching adventure that won’t ...It was a day to remember! We departed Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. We got word that ...Read More
Written by TraciA stunning encounter watching the T123’s pursue a Stel ...May 16th was quite a special whale watching trip. I’ve been out in the islands for o ...Read More
Written by NinaA little bit of rain doesn’t stop whale watching in th ...A little bit of rain could not take away from an exciting encounter with the T123s, a grou ...Read More
Written by NinaWonderful Whale Watch with J pod! ...Perfect wildlife viewing weather made for an incredible day! The sky was slightly overcast ...Read More
Written by AlisonAbundant wildlife on the Salish Sea featuring “Big Mam ...It was a beautiful and flat calm day on the water. We headed north, seeing harbor porpoi ...Read More
Written by IvanHumpback Whale Watching Adventure ...I love spending time on the water here in the San Juan Islands. Especially on days like to ...Read More
Written by AlisonA “northwest” kind-of-day with Orcas and wildlif ...It was a great northwest kind of day on the Western Prince. We were honored to see Biggs ...Read More
Written by AlisonFabulous day with “Big Momma” the Humpback whale ...April 11, 2017 It was a fabulous day on the Western Prince. We were so lucky to see Stelle ...Read More
Written by TraciBeautiful Salish Sea Spring Day! ...Today was a wonderful adventure out into the Salish Sea! It was sunny and just slightly wa ...Read More
Written by TraciFantastic Spring encounter with Bigg’s Killer whales! ...It was a little windy and bumpy but the sights of a pod of Killer whales amazed us all! We ...Read More
Written by TraciBeauty day with abundant wildlife including the J16’s! ...I hate to admit it, but we have been super spoiled. Our luck with whale sightings has been ...Read More
Written by TraciBigg’s Killer whales socializing after a kill! (April ...April 2, 2017: Today’s encounter with the T36As & T99s! Make sure you keep your ...Read More
Written by TraciAn incredible encounter with Bigg’s (transient) Killer ...While each encounter we have with any wildlife is special, there are some moments that sti ...Read More
Written by IvanWhale Watching Season In The San Juan Islands Is Just Around ...Our first whale watching tour from Friday Harbor is scheduled for Saturday, March 4th and ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: September 27, 2016 ...We had a wonderful visit with a Humpback whale at Turn Point Lighthouse! It has been anoth ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: September 20, 2016 ...Such a treat! Not only did we get to spend time with Js and Ls, we got to see 2 Humpback w ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: September 30, 2016 ...We started out tour with a report of Bigg’s Killer whales (transient) up north into ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: September 24, 2016 ...On a beautiful September evening, we headed out to catch up with the T60’s. Beautifu ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: September 22, 2016 ...A stunning afternoon on the water with members from J and K Pods! We headed north into Bou ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: October 5, 2016 ...We left the dock with a report of one humpback up north. As we headed in that direction ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II PM: September 22, 2016 ...Happy 1st day of fall!!! And what a perfect fall day it was. We left Friday Harbor heading ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II PM: September 15, 2016 ...This afternoon we had a great encounter with a large number of Southern Resident Orcas, al ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer AM: September 13, 2016 ...Wow—what a great trip we had on the Western Explorer…. Heading out west HOPING to fi ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II PM: September 5, 2016 ...A nice day on the water! Here are shots from our trip with the T65As and Steller Sea Lions ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II PM: September 7, 2016 ...The Southern Resident Killer Whales that we saw that day included L94 – Calypso, a 2 ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II AM: September 7, 2016 ...Pictures include the Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island with the Olympic Mountains in ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer AM: September 6, 2016 ...We sure had an amazing encounter with those transients!! To get to see them meandering a ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: September 8, 2016 ...Some days just take your breath away. This mornings trip was no exception! We got to hang ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: September 5, 2016 ...I love spending time with the T65As and this day was no exception. Gorgeous lighting condi ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer PM: August 30, 2016 ...That was a great day on the water with K Pod, and those really awesome Steller Sea Lions! ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II AM: September 4, 2016 ...What a fantastic day we had with all those Transient Orcas in Rosario Channel. Especiall ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 31, 2016 ...Another exceptional day on the water today! What added to watching the Endangered Southern ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II PM: August 30, 2016 ...Any day on the water with orcas is a good day in my book. The longer you are out on the wa ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 29, 2016 ...My goodness! Was this a pretty amazing encounter! We had multiple whale reports in the are ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 27, 2016 ...A beautiful morning on the water searching for whales! A Humpback whale was found that we ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II AM: August 28, 2016 ...As promised, here are your photos from our trip around Speiden Island with the Transient O ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II: August 27, 2016 ...Wow!! I’m still smiling from our encounter with Transients way up in the Strait of Geo ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II PM: August 23, 2016 ...Very cool encounter with some of J and K pods. While watching a couple different groups of ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II PM: August 31, 2016 ...The timing was perfect to check out the kids (harbor seals) in the pool. Approximately 2 ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 22, 2016 ...An awesome morning on the water with part of J and Kpod! The whales were being pretty acti ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 18, 2016 ...A beautiful morning on the water with Southern Resident Killer whales! We got to see a bit ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II PM: August 25, 2016 ...Today was one of the hottest days of the year and what better way to spend the day then on ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II PM: August 22, 2016 ...We definitely don’t get many days like the one we had on the 22nd!!! Great seals and t ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II PM: August 13, 2016 ...What a fantastic day we had out on the water. Harbor seals, Stellar Sea Lions and of cou ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II AM: August 20, 2016 ...What an amazing day this was with K Pod!!! On behalf of Captain Dennis, Katie, and mysel ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II PM: August 17, 2016 ...We left the dock quickly as we knew that the whales were heading away from us and into rou ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II PM: August 18, 2016 ...Ever wonder how many whales are too many or what a Steller sea lions teeth look like? The ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: August 16, 2016 ...WOW! An incredible day with three species of cetaceans. We first got to see a Gray whale i ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 11, 2016 ...The Bigg’s encounters have been just amazing lately! We caught up with the T46’ ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 10, 2016 ...Another fantastic day in the Salish sea with a large group of Bigg’s Killer whales ( ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II PM: August 9, 2016 ...A beautiful afternoon with Js and Ks! Fantastic conditions and foraging whales made for a ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer Sunset: August 8, 2016 ...A fellow whale watch operator’s boat was having issues as they left the dock, so our ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 8, 2016 ...Such a fantastic day! We started out with a rumor of a few orcas inter-island near Friday ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer PM: August 9, 2016 ...Wow….what a magical day. To be able to sit in flat calm water watching J Pod foraging ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer AM: August 9, 2016 ...That was a great encounter with J Pod—getting to see them pass by the Turn Point Lightho ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II AM: August 8, 2016 ...So great to see the T18/T19s with “Mr. Floppy Fin”. He’s still hanging around whic ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II AM: August 6, 2016 ...That was a great encounter with the T75s. Getting to see them take a seal was amazing, a ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II PM: August 6, 2016 ...What a fantastic day we had with the transients up in the Strait of Georgia. ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer PM: August 2, 2016 ...Here are the highlights of my pictures from our trip with the T65As….we sure did have to ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II PM: August 10, 2016 ...T19B Rocked my world today! Fabulous day on the Western Prince. We had a large group of T& ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: August 6, 2016 ...We left the dock knowing we had a group of Bigg’s Killer whales in the area, so to t ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: August 4, 2016 ...It was a very still and beautiful morning when we set out in search of whales. We went all ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: August 3, 2016 ...We were so fortunate that later in the afternoon J pod and part of L pod had moved just in ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II PM: August 2, 2016 ...What a special treat!! For only the second time in 10 years I got to see another Gray whal ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II PM: July 27, 2016 ...We were very lucky to have whales close by today and 2 species no less! On the way down ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 28, 2016 ...We started our morning with no sightings, which turned into Bigg’s (transient) Kille ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 27, 2016 ...It was a fantastic morning on the Western Explorer with Captain JB at the helm! We started ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II PM: July 26, 2016 ...Our second departure of the day took us down to the south end of San Juan Island. Most of ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II AM: July 26, 2016 ...We started out our trip heading north and watching Harbor seals and their new pups at Sent ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: July 25, 2016 ...Today brought unexpected delights! We first caught up with at least 2 Minke whales that we ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II PM: July 20, 2016 ...What a great day we had with the L22’s and L12’s, two subgroups from L-pod. My pictu ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II PM: July 17, 2016 ...What an amazing trip with orcas fishing and spyhopping, followed by that tremendous encoun ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II AM: July 16, 2016 ...What an amazing day we had with not only those active orca whales but also the amazing hum ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 21, 2016 ...We started out checking out the many seals sunbathing on Goose island. Also on Goose islan ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer PM: July 20, 2016 ...Our afternoon took us to the south end of San Juan Island where we got to watch part of L ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II AM: July 20, 2016 ...A beautiful morning encounter with some of Lpod! L85 “Mystery” and L89 “ ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II PM: July 19, 2016 ...On our afternoon tour, we caught back up with some of Lpod who were still socializing on t ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II AM: July 19, 2016 ...We had a fantastic tour this morning! We had lots of little groups from L pod on the sout ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 18, 2016 ...We started our tour on a lovely sunny morning! We heard some of J pod and L pod were movin ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: July 13, 2016 ...We met up with part of J-pod as they came around Turn Point and headed South. We had the ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 13, 2016 ...Timing as they say is everything. Today that was surely the case. There has been a large g ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II AM & PM: July 10, 2016 ...A day of surprises and special encounters close to home. On our first trip of the day, we ...Read More
Written by IvanExperience Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours ...What’s a whale watching tour with Western Prince like? Check out our new video highl ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 13, 2016 ...What a fun adventure today! We saw some wonderful wildlife today in more flat calm conditi ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 11, 2016 ...What a wonderful trip!! We were very fortunate a Humpback whale was not far from Friday Ha ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer AM: July 9, 2016 ...Beautiful conditions and lots of whales made for a fantastic Western Explorer trip! We wer ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II: June 26, 2016 ...Another fantastic day on the water in the Salish Sea! We had an encounter with Bigg’ ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: July 6, 2016 ...Boiling reef was boiling yesterday afternoon. Crazy water – just lovin’ these ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer PM: July 5, 2016 ...WOW WOW WOW!! While it’s always great out on the water every day, our trip on Tuesday ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Explorer AM: July 5, 2016 ...Such a wonderful adventure today! Our suits might have been dampened, but it was pretty ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II: July 4, 2016 ...So cool to see L87 Onyx (the big guy in the photo below) hanging out with J2 Granny (105 y ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer: July 6, 2016 ...We had a wonderful day out on the water with several groups of Bigg’s Killer whales, ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: July 5, 2016 ...Our day started off with a little drizzle and overcast skies with a report of orcas a bit ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer: July 4, 2016 ...We left the dock knowing there were several groups of Killer whales spotted! What a terrif ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: June 29, 2016 ...What a great day we had with these two adult male Biggs (Transient) Killer Whales. They ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II: June 30, 2016 ...It was a long and beautiful boat ride deep into Canadian waters…and it was more than wor ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: June 22, 2016 ...It was a spectacular day with an amazing encounter with “Biggs” Transient Killer Whale ...Read More
Written by KatieWestern Prince II: June 24, 2016 ...What a wonderful day of whale watching in the San Juan Islands! We had the T75B’s an ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II: June 18, 2016: Morning Whale Watching Tou ...There is nothing quite like leaving the dock here in Friday Harbor with absolutely no whal ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II Whale Watching: June 17, 2016 San Juan Isl ...I decided to ride along on my day off as I heard there were some whales in the area. Katie ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer Whale Watching: June 15, 2016 ...We headed north from Friday Harbor into the Canadian Gulf Islands to catch up a family of ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer Whale Watching: June 14, 2016 ...It was a beautiful day on the water with a group of Bigg’s (transient) Killer whales ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: June 15, 2016 ...To start off the day with no reports, and end up with an amazing “Biggs” Transient Kil ...Read More
Written by NinaWestern Prince II: June 4, 2016 ...What a perfect day on the water, sunshine, calm waters and lots of wildlife! We got to enj ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer: May 26, 2016 Big Momma and her calf! ...It was a pretty breezy day on the water in some spots, but we got word that 2 Humpbacks wh ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince: May 24, 2016 ...Today we saw lots of wonderful wildlife including Harbor seals, Steller sea lions, Bald ea ...Read More
Written by IvanMay 28, 2016 : Bigg’s Killer whales in the Canadian Gu ...Despite it being a bit windy in the San Juan Islands today, all our whale watching guests ...Read More
Written by IvanWESTERN PRINCE EARNS 2016 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLE ...WESTERN PRINCE WHALE & WILDLIFE TOURS EARNS 2016 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II Whale Watching: May 23, 2016 Transient Or ...Here are some highlight photos from our whale watching tour on the Western Prince on Mond ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: May 20, 2016 ...What an incredible encounter we had today! There has been a large group of Bigg’s (t ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer: May 18, 2016 ...We started our day with a report of Bigg’s (transient) Killer whales north of San Ju ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: May 10, 2016 ...It was such a beautiful day as we left the dock in Friday Harbor. We did not have any whal ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: May 11, 2016 ...Life in the Salish Sea is Humpback rich right now! A morning charter on the Western Pri ...Read More
Written by JBMother’s Day on the Western Prince II: May 8, 2016 ... It was a beautiful Mother’s day with the J16’s and the other amazing wi ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: May 4, 2016 ...Another great day on the water with Captain Nancy! We enjoyed Steller Sea Lions hauled ou ...Read More
Written by JBWestern Prince II: May 1, 2016 ...A beautiful day on the water with a Humpback whale named “Big Momma” who broug ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Explorer: April 29, 2016 ...It started out as a beautiful sunny day in the San Juan Island with a brisk wind. No repor ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: April 27, 2016 ...We left the dock with a rumor of whales to the south of San Juan Island and headed that wa ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: April 24, 2016 ...What a delight to catch up with a larger group of Bigg’s Killer whales. (transients) ...Read More
Written by IvanWestern Explorer: April 23, 2016 ...Today was EPIC! We took a bit of a gamble and headed south on a long run towards a group o ...Read More
Written by AlisonWestern Prince II: April 20, 2016 ...What a day!! Sunny, hot, whales and wildlife and it is only April!! Fun day with Katie, Pe ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: April 15, 2016: T86As, T37, and T124A1 ...We left the dock trekking south towards a very far report of whales. If they kept coming o ...Read More
Written by KatieWestern Prince II: April 8, 2016 ...We had a glassy calm encounter with the T49A’s and T123 family groups of transient ( ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: April 7, 2016: J17s & J22s ...Our day started with an abundance of sunshine with hardly any wind. What a wonderful way t ...Read More
Written by TraciThe best time to see Killer whales in the San Juan Islands ... This is one of the most asked questions that we get! There is a reason so many peop ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: April 2, 2016: Windy day with whales! ...We had reports of Killer whales in the area on the west side of San Juan Island and these ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: April 1, 2016: Gorgeous day with 2 Humpba ...The fantastic spring weather in the San Juan Islands continues! With no reports of any wha ...Read More
Written by TraciWestern Prince II: March 31, 2016: A special encounter with ...March is generally not when we expect to see Killer whales on a regular basis around the ...Read More