Anacortes Whale Watch

Highlights

Bigg's Killer Whales (T100s & T65A5)
Harbor Seals
Steller Sea Lion
Harbor Porpoise

September 14, 2025 | 12 PM Whale Watch

With early reports coming out of Admiralty Inlet, Captain Carl got us up and moving with a purpose. Cruising south in Rosario Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca we saw a lot of common murres and rhinoceros auklets and even a few groups of harbor porpoise. Once we passed the Port Townsend ferry crossing the search was on, and with Fort Casey looming in the background Eric spotted the reported orca whales heading north in the middle of the channel. They turned out to be 3 members of the T100s. A group of Biggs killer whales named Hutchins(T100), Laurel(T100C), Estrella(T100F) and a fourth whale who is a bit of a rogue Indy(T65A5).

We watched as they traveled for a bit and then suddenly as some harbor porpoises were cruising through the area the attention turned to feeding. The orcas split up a bit with Estrella chasing a small harbor seal right over toward the boat while Laurel was off in the distance chasing harbor porpoises. With photo confirmation we can say these hunts were a success and as the orcas began to prey share after a few breaches and spy hips, we waved goodbye and headed back to the north. The waters were surprisingly smooth and it was amazing to see so much hunting behavior today!

We're getting incredibly excited for Friday's Full-Day Tour! 6-7 hours on the water means more time spent with these amazing whales. We can't wait to see which pods of orcas will be in the area!

-Tyson