Top Washington Whale Watching

Celebrating my 50th birthday out on the water with my mom was already special—but this whale watching tour took it to a whole different level. From the moment we set out, the views were unreal… calm water, mountain backdrops, and that fresh ocean air that just hits different. It felt peaceful and exciting at the same time, like something amazing could happen at any second—and it absolutely did. We didn’t just see wildlife… we witnessed nature in action. A full-on seal hunt happening right in front of us (yes, National Geographic vibes 😳), followed by a bald eagle swooping down and snatching up scraps like it owned the place. It was one of those “did that really just happen?!” moments you replay in your head over and over. The crew was knowledgeable, fun, and clearly passionate—they made sure everyone saw everything and understood what was happening without over-talking the experience. If you’re even thinking about booking a whale watching tour—do it. And if you can bring someone special with you? Even better. Core memory officially unlocked.

My partner and I had a fantastic time! They had us get into cruise suits since it was a little rainy, and it kept us super warm and dry which made the tour still enjoyable. We saw sea lions, seals, lots of eagles and other birds, and we saw gray whales! The tour was very fun and insightful! We highly recommend!

We sailed a total of 50+ miles around the islands. We saw 2 Orcas, a humpback whale, sea lion, seals, and a sea otter. It was an great experience. The staff was personable, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. I highly recommend a trip on the Blackfish VI.