Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Seattle, USA
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
You don’t have to venture into the San Juan Islands to see whales in their natural habitat—with this tour, you can board a whale-watching cruise right in downtown Seattle. Spend several hours onboard, looking for whales and learning about the area’s ecosystem from an expert naturalist. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.
- Take a whale-watching cruise straight from downtown's Pier 69
- Learn about whales from an onboard naturalist
- Food and drink available for purchase onboard
- Choose from two departure times to fit your schedule
What's Included
- Exhilarating 3 to 5 hour whale watching tour with an expert onboard naturalist
- Includes all applicable taxes and surcharges
- Food and Beverage for purchase
- Gratuities appreciated but not mandatory
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2701 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Please arrive at the FRS Clipper Terminal, located on Seattle's waterfront at Pier 69, 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Ticket Redemption Point
2701 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Itinerary
Pike Place Market (Pass By)
Space Needle (Pass By)
1
Salish Sea
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Seattle Aquarium (Pass By)
Seattle Waterfront (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Michael_S
It is a most relaxing way to spend an afternoon looking for whales and wild life. The boat is spacious, clean and comfortable. The crew is very knowledgeable and shares their experiences. We highly recommend this trip.
Reviews
4.2
based on 296 reviews
Cheryl_C, Jul 2026
Had a lot of fun. The crew was great. Took a while but we did see a whale and it was amazing. Would recommend.
Rob_M, Jul 2026
The crew was great and the vessle was very nice. It was brand new as of May 2026. Although we did not see any orkas, we did see a couple of gray whales and a humpback whale. We also saw some sea lions. The food on board was good as well and the naturalist aboard have interesting facts about the wildlife in the area.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We truly appreciate your feedback, Rob! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Matthew_S, Jun 2026
Great tour saw whales and orcas fast boat also they take pictures you can download latter so you can foucs on seeing the sea life
Mark_S, Jun 2026
Excellent tour by knowledgeable team in a very clean boat. Respectful to the whales and orcas.
Lots of educational materials for children and facts for adults.
Mithra_A, Jun 2026
Amazing! They took us out so far and we saw a family of orcas. And a humpback and some sea lions. Way better than expected
Ana_N, Jun 2026
Had a great time out in the water and getting the opportunity to see whales, sea lions, and other species. The process to board was super easy, they had food/drinks on the boat ride, and the staff were super helpful in educating us about the wildlife and what to spot for. They were super attentive and happy to answer any questions.
Peggy_C, Jun 2026
Very informative, beautiful clean boat, nice snack bar, gift shop. And whales, orcas and a gray. Great link to pictures.
Lluvia_R, Jun 2026
Great boat and crew, very comfy and friendly but we didn’t watch orcas :( ik it’s not their fault, we still watch other kind of whales
Peggy_K, Jun 2026
It was great seeing the Humpback even though it was the only whale we saw. The seals, sea lions, and porpoises were cool.
Akua_B, Jun 2026
It was a fun excursion and my friends from out of state enjoyed every minute of it. Will definitely do this again.
Stacy_D, Jun 2026
Spacious boat. Good information given to us on tour. Got to see a few whales, some sea lions. Definitely worth the money
Rebecca_T, Jun 2026
Had a great time! We saw orca and sea lions. Wish I had a better camera. The boat was comfortable and our Naturalist Alli was amazing. We learned a lot and had a wonderful tour. Beautiful views and great wildlife. Bring your jacket and I recommend pants. It is windy and gets chilly on deck while you are watching. A great deal and they even shared their pictures with us.
George_B, Jun 2026
The crew takes their time to explain things and will follow the whales when they find them so that we get a good long look at them.
Jamiece_A, Jun 2026
This was a great tour. Well organized, seats in waiting area. Highly recommend! We saw a pod of 6 orcas and Gray whales. It was a beautiful day so we had time to enjoy the one hour cruise each way out and back.
Darren_B, Jun 2026
We enjoyed outselves. Views were great, multiple whales, food was good, surprise later with all of the awesome pictures they took for us.
TJ_N, Jun 2026
Wow, we got to see a pod of orcas. We watched them play for about an hour. The trip was just over three hours, but it was beautiful scenery and great tour guides.
Janelle_B, Jun 2026
This was a really enjoyable outing. It got cold and windy (bring layers!!) but there were sheltered areas. A naturalist told us about what we were seeing and took photos that were shared with us. The cruises collect and share important scientific information about fully wild animals, so your ticket purchase might do a little good.
Rachel_K, Jun 2026
The naturalist was really knowledgeable and I love that we were given a link to all the professional photos that the crew took! They turned out way better than what my phone could capture. We were able to see orcas and humpbacks, as well as several bird species and sea lions. There was plenty of space on the boat a nice selection of food available for purchase. 10 out of 10
TODD_D, Jun 2026
The boat and staff were amazing! We were fortunate to see a pod of orcas which made the entire one we will always remember.
Mary_C, Jun 2026
Excellent day, 2:30 PM trip.
Saw orcas, ate lunch, purchased some snacks and souvenirs.
Trip was successful for whales.
Made some great memories with my friend and I am looking forward to being warmer and on shore.
Highly recommend this group for Whale watching.
Soraya_S, Jun 2026
Amazing experience 🥹🩷
The crew was so friendly and nice! If you love whales 🐳 you must see this 🥹🩷🙏🏻🙌🏻
Baron_L, Jun 2026
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was great and very reasonably priced. They seemed very knowledgeable and invested in making sure everyone got to see the marine wildlife. They were concerned about the conservation of the wildlife and its habitat. The insidewas very comfortable and the bathrooms were clean
Susan_G, May 2026
Great experience. Saw lots of whales and was very informative . Guide was exceptional - was very knowledgeable
Brenda_A, May 2026
The captain and his crew were awesome! Took the 5/30 noon tour and the captain and his crew did not disappoint. Great first time experience got to see some killer whales and humpback whales 🥹👏👏
David_C, May 2026
Incredible experience. Saw an orca pod playing and hunting and one was curious enough to swim right under the boat.
Geraldine_L, May 2026
A good experience. Lovely boat. Saw whales but very far away. Shame we did not see them come up more though.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Geraldine! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the boat and had the opportunity to see whales. The distance is intentional: regulations in Washington State require vessels to maintain a safe distance from whales to protect them. We're always thrilled when they make an appearance, even from afar!
Colleen_C, May 2026
The line took a minute to get through once through wait in area and get on boat. They took us to area where they heard they might be what gorgeous animals orcas are. Would like more information on them but it was great and staff nice and friendly
amy_h, May 2026
We went to see Orcas . It was a great experience. Easy check in and the naturalist did a great job . We even had a Orca go under our boat. A pleasant surprise that we also received pictures from our expedition.
Gabriel_V, May 2026
The naturalist and the creo, fantastic! We boarded and before one hour, we saw Keller whales and later, humpback.
Cynthia_H, May 2026
Not impressed. Was suppose to start at 9:00am and they changed it without notice to 12:00. Saw a lot of spouts but only a couple tails.
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