Anacortes Whale Watching Adventure Tour - Zodiac Boat

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Washington, USA

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Set sea and observe the Pacific Northwest’s majestic wildlife on this half-day whale watching cruise. Take in picturesque scenery of the San Juan Islands while searching for orca, humpback, and gray whales. Along the way, spot additional ocean creatures in their natural environment, such as seals, porpoises, sea lions, and otters.

Enjoy prime whale watching opportunities from an open-air boat
Observe marine wildlife in their natural environment
Cruiser suits, hats, and gloves are included to keep participants warm and dry
Please note: The minimum age to participate is 6 years old

What's Included

Cruiser suits, hats, and gloves to keep you warm and dry!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

2201 Skyline Way unit 203, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME. If you haven't checked in by 15 minutes prior, you will be considered a no-show, ticket non-refundable. NOTE: Tours are for ages six and up only. This tour is not appropriate during pregnancy or for people with back or neck injuries.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
The minimum age to participate in this tour is six years old. Children five and under are not permitted.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 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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Lauren_N

We saw a gray whale and lots of different wildlife. They had pants and winter jackets for us to wear to keep us warm, which was a big plus. They were also very knowledgable.

Reviews

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based on 153 reviews

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Lauren_N, Apr 2026

We saw a gray whale and lots of different wildlife. They had pants and winter jackets for us to wear to keep us warm, which was a big plus. They were also very knowledgable.

My partner and I had a...

Codie_S, Apr 2026

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!

Incredible day!

Tiffany_B, Sep 2025

Amazing experience!!! I have always wanted to see orcas in the wild and they searched until we found them! The guides were so knowledgeable and friendly! I would suggest this tour to anyone!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for the glowing review! Orcas in the wild are truly incredible! We're glad you had an amazing time and that our crew positively impacted your experience. We hope to see you again sometime!

Fantastic tour - book now!!

pinktess, Aug 2025

I booked this tour from the UK months ago so we were super excited when the day finally arrived yesterday. There were 8 of us in our party ranging from 6 years to 70. We all had an amazing time. Amanda was a brilliant guide and taught us so much about the local wildlife. We felt super lucky to see seals, porpoise, puffin, sea otters a humpback and three beautiful orca. Wow! I’m wearing my new Blue Kingdom T-shirt today with pride!! Only wish we could do it all again!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much! We’re thrilled your entire group (of all ages!) had an amazing time on the tour. It sounds like a truly memorable day with Amanda sharing her expertise and incredible wildlife sightings, including orcas, a humpback, sea otters, and more. We love that you’re sporting your Blue Kingdom t-shirt with pride! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure someday!

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Stacey_S, Aug 2025

This was by far the best whale watching experience I have had. Crew members were nice and provided great information. Also I usually get sea sick and being in this open vessel really helped with that as well.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad to hear this was your best whale watching experience yet and that the open vessel helped make it even more enjoyable. It’s great to know our crew’s hospitality and knowledge added to the trip—we’d love to have you back on the water!

Such an awesome afternoon of seeing orcas!

Ciege_A, Jul 2025

Such an awesome experience! Amanda and Austin were great! We saw the resident orca family and followed them (at a safe distance) for almost 2.5 hours observing their behaviors and hunting. The zodiac was comfortable and the smaller group size was great! Highly recommend this company and activity!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled you had such a great time with Amanda and Austin—they’ll be glad to hear it! Following a local Bigg's orca family and observing their natural behaviors is always an unforgettable experience. We're so glad the zodiac and small group setup made it even more special. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure!

We were between this...

Farrah_V, Jun 2025

We were between this option and a bigger boat out of the islands, but were SO glad we decided on this one. Incredibly convenient for a quick day trip. Crew was awesome and knowledgeable and had all the gear we could ever need.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re so glad you chose us and that it made for such a convenient and memorable day trip. It means a lot to hear our crew and gear helped make your experience smooth and enjoyable—hope to see you out here again soon!

Great experience!

Shauna_L, Jul 2024

We had a lovely time! Lots of knowledge and information! We saw so much wildlife and learned all about orcas

Response from Host, Jul 2024

We're so happy to hear you had a nice time! Thanks for your review!

Whale of a time!!

Jan_L, Jul 2023

The whole experience was fabulous! Felt safe and in experienced hands. The weather was glorious. Humpback, minkas, sea otter, harbor seals, sea lions, rhinoceros auklets and pigeon guillemots. And snow-capped Mount Baker and the Olympics completed the magnificent view of the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your review, Jan! Glad to hear you enjoyed all of the wildlife and scenery!

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Maria_D, Jul 2023

We loved every minute! We saw 3 orcas that we followed for a while as well as several bald eagles and a few deer. The thermal suits were great and needed! Tyler was a wonderful captain, and I never felt unsafe. The boat is very nice, has a bathroom, and has life vests under each bench seat if needed. The islands were beautiful, and the ride and views would have been worth the cost! Lucy was a wonderful naturalist and kept us informed along the way, identifying what (and who) we were seeing! I highly recommend this tour! Our trip was 62 miles, and Lucy drew us a map of our journey!!