Whale watching in Washington State is popular from April through September and usually focuses on the area around the San Juan Islands. This area provides beautiful scenery, calm water and an abundance of different wildlife. The most fascinating and well-known resident of these waters is the Orca whale. Along with the pods of these killer whales, there is a large variety of other wildlife to discover. Visitors have the opportunity to see Transient Orcas, Mink whales, Gray whales, Dell’s and Harbour porpoises, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, many kinds of seabirds and blacktail deer.

You can go whale watching on one of the eco-cruises or by sea-kayak for a closer view. Tours are all provided with knowledgeable marine naturalist to tell you about all the natural wildlife you encounter.