Anacortes Whale Watch

Highlights

Bigg's killer whales (T100s)
Steller sea lions
Harbor seals
Bald eagles

June 14, 2026 | 1 PM Whale Watch

The best way to beat this summer heat is to join us out on the water! It was so unbelievably plesant exploring the Salish Sea today-- the sunshine and the calm seas being the cherry on top of a perfect wildlife day. We began our adventure cruising north up the east side of Guemes Island. Jetting up to the outer islands, we paused at Clements Reef where we spotted loads of harbor seals hauled out as well as a few mature bald eagles perched high in the trees and soaring overhead. Bouncing over to Waldron and Presidents Channel, we met up with the T100s, a lovely family of Bigg's killer whales. Leading the way was T100 Hutchins. Her two kiddos, 24 year old T100C Laurel and 12 year old T100F Estrella, were tight at her side. We were able to get some absolutely stunning looks as they traveled through the placid water in a tight knit group. During our visit, we discussed Bigg's killer whale social structures, ecotypes of killer whales around the world, killer whale development, and the important role orcas play as apex predators.

After some amazing time with this family of three, we slowly moved off scene and took another slow down at Peapod Rocks where we spotted several bald eagles, both mature and immature, hanging out on the day marker and along the low rocks of the small islands. We made one last stop at a navigational marker just north of Cypress Island where we spotted two Steller sea lions snoozing in the sunshine. They seemed to be enjoying the weather as much as we were! From here, we cruised back to the dock, soaking up the last of the sunshine and gorgeous scenery. Another lovely day in the books!

-Amy