Guaranteed whales on every whale watch.

Island Adventures was one of the first companies to guarantee whales in the San Juan Islands. We are the leaders in whale sightings with an overall sighting success rate over 97%. The guarantee isn't a stand-by pass and there are no blackout dates, it's an offer to come again for 50% off your next tour in hopes of fulfilling our guests' wish to see whales.

Island Adventures Whale Guarantee

3-4 Hour Signature Whale Watch (8AM, 10AM, 1PM, 3PM)

If you happen to be on one of the rare tours that do not see a whale (gray, humpback, orca, or minke) you will receive a 50% off voucher to book a return reservation, online, for any available 3-4 hour Signature Whale Watch. This voucher will not have an expiration date.

5 PM Sunset Whale Watch

If you happen to be on one of the rare evening 5 PM tours that does not see a whale (gray, humpback, orca, or minke) you will have an opportunity to ride again for FREE on another available 3-4 hour Signature Whale Watch.

Full-Day Whale Watch

If you don't see orcas on the full-day whale watch, you get to come again for FREE on any of our other Full-Day or Signature Whale Watches.

Extended Range Tour

If you do not see orcas on an Extended Range whale watch, you get to come again for FREE for ANY of our available whale watches.

4th of July Whales and Fireworks

If we do not see a whale whale (gray, humpback, orca, or minke) during the specialty 4th of July 5PM Whale and Fireworks cruise you will receive a 50% off voucher to book a return reservation, online, for any available 3-4 hour Signature Whale Watches. This voucher will not have an expiration date.

Historical Tour

This tour is focused on the rich history of Fidalgo Island and the surrounding area. Whales are not guaranteed on this tour. With that said, if there happens to be whales in the vicinity of our route we will do our best to view them. We are whale people after all!

Guaranteed Whale Watch Tours

A whale's tail emerging from the ocean water.

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.

A killer whale breaches the surface of the ocean with a background of blue sky and distant land.

8 AM Early Bird Whale Watch

Guaranteed Whales

Only $79 | As low as $69

3-4 Hours | Fridays and Saturdays in July & August

Join us every Friday and Saturday in July and August for this specialty 4-hour morning whale watch. It maybe an early morning, but we have coffee! For just $79 per person you get to be one of the first boats out of the harbor, have an extra hour on the water, and have the thrill of joining in the search and being the first to find whales and wildlife for the day!

A large killer whale, or orca, swimming in the ocean with its dorsal fin and back partially visible.

5 PM Sunset Whale Watch

Come Back Free Guarantee

3-4 Hours | Fridays and Saturdays in July & August

Our signature tour just got better! Join us every Friday and Saturday in July and August for this specialty 3-4 hour evening whale watch. With a full day's worth of wildlife and whale knowledge our chances of seeing whales is high! We are so confident in the sighting success of this tour that if you don't see whales, you get to come again for FREE on any other Signature Whale Watch!

A close-up of a whale's dorsal fin and part of its back surfacing in the ocean.

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!

A whale breaching the surface of the water, spouting water into the air with a rocky cliff in the background.

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!