Photos From Your Tour
Relive Your Tour Through Photos
It's always sad when a tour comes to an end, but with the help of photographs, you can relive the magic of your Island Adventure experience long after you've returned to the dock. Our crew uses professional-grade cameras and telephoto lenses to get the very best shots of whales, wildlife, and scenery so you can take home the best of the northwest!
Let Us Do the Work
Not everyone is a professional photographer or has expensive camera equipment, but with Island Adventures, everyone will have an opportunity to take home fantastic images from their tour. Sit back and enjoy the whales without worrying about capturing the perfect picture. Our naturalists will document the memorable moments of your trip using professional-grade cameras and telephoto lenses to get the perfect shot. Throughout the tour, they'll add all their best photos to an easy-to-use souvenir thumb drive that you can purchase and take home. You may use the images however you like - print them, post them, or share them with family and friends!
Each thumb drive is created on the boat and will be available for you to purchase before you disembark. You'll have an opportunity to preview all the images on the ride home and don't worry - there's no pressure to buy! We will have all of the photos available for purchase online after the tour. Once purchased online, you'll receive an immediate email confirmation with a link to download or share to social media!
Common Questions
How many photos are on each thumb drive?
The exact number of photos varies from one tour to the next, but our photographers are skilled at capturing all the highlights of the day and make sure you're getting a good value. The crew will give a preview of the contents before you make your purchase.
How can these images be used?
There are no watermarks, so feel free to print, post, and share the images as you like. Please keep in mind, however, that the intention of this program is for our guests to take home photos for personal use. We ask that these images not be sold or reproduced without permission from Island Adventures. We thank you for your cooperation so that we can continue offering this program at such a reasonable cost.
Am I allowed to take my own pictures?
Of course! In fact, we encourage it! Every photographer's eye is unique and may capture different images. Also, sometimes there's so much action that you just can't capture it all! If you have your own camera, please feel free to bring it along.
I didn't buy the photos on my trip but have changed my mind. Can I still purchase them after the trip?
We've got you covered! We maintain a photo archive of past tours dating back to 2017. Simply click the link below to purchase photos from your tour through PicThrive. Photos are delivered instantly via email!
Tours with Island Adventures
Signature Whale Watch
3-4 Hours | Guaranteed Whales
February - November
Our flagship tour has a brand-new trip duration with a wide variety of departure times throughout the season. This expanded schedule provides guests with more potential adventures to pick from and greater flexibility to accommodate your schedule. Our signature whale watch is signature for a reason, look no further for the best value in whale watching.
Full Day Whale Watch
6-7 Hours | Guaranteed Orcas
May 17 | July 15 | Sept. 11
For those seeking more time on the water and more wildlife, we are thrilled to introduce our inaugural set of full-day excursions departing May 17th, July 15th, and September 11th. These 6-7 hour tours provide us with a broader range and the opportunity to spend more time with whales and other marine life. Dedicate your day to adventure with us!
Extended Range Whale Watch
10-12 Hours | Guaranteed Orcas
June 21 | August 23
Complimentary Fully Catered Food
Our 10-12 hour Extended Range tours offer the ultimate whale and wildlife adventure. These specialty trips are designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and true adventurers. Plan ahead, pick your dates, and book early… these tours are a favorite!
4th of July
Whale Watch and Fireworks Cruise
5 PM Departure | Boarding at 4:40 PM
At Island Adventures, we're offering a special 4th of July whale, wildlife, and fireworks cruise out of Anacortes, Washington. The 3-4 hour tour will depart at 5 PM in search of whales and wildlife before sunset, then we'll position ourselves for a front-row view of the fireworks display. Our full menu will be available and features Beecher's Mac and Cheese, Nathan's hot dogs, beer, wine, and more!
Historical Cruise
3 Hour Circumnavigation of Fidalgo Island
June 5 | August 20
Island Adventures is partnering with the Anacortes Museum to provide unforgettable 3 hr historical adventures! Enjoy expert narration from local historians, photos from museum archives, scenic views, and wildlife sightings as we circumnavigate Fidalgo Island. We’ll highlight history surrounding Anacortes, Guemes Channel, early explorers, landmarks, and so much more. This evening cruise is a must for history buffs, local residents, and visitors desiring to learn more about our incredible region!
Private Tours
Custom Tour Length
We'll craft a custom adventure for your next family, company, or crew outing.
Island Adventures is known as the area's premier whale watching company, but we also offer private charters throughout the year. The Island Explorer 5 features a full walk around lower deck, two upper viewing decks, great sound systems, heated cabins, galley service, two restrooms, and the best crew in the area. Whether it is a whale watching tour, wedding, corporate team building event, or a family reunion, give us a call and we will help you set up an event your guests will never forget.