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At Island Adventures, we pride ourselves on being the most experienced and dedicated whale watching company in Washington state. It's no fluke that our tour has been voted the best in the Northwest for years. Island Adventures holds the industry's highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition. We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 29 years of business. Experience counts!
Guaranteed Whale Watch Tours
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
September 11
For those seeking more time on the water and more wildlife, we are thrilled to introduce our full-day excursions departing 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
2027 Dates Coming Soon!
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!
Our Guarantee
With a sighting success rate of over 97% since 1996, we rarely miss. With our guarantee, if you do not see a whale (orca whale, minke whale, humpback whale, or gray whale) with us, we invite you to come again for 50% off your next tour. We are dedicated to showing our guests whales, it’s that simple.
More Tours with Island Adventures
Multi-Day Expeditions
Our most anticipated adventure yet: a premium small group excursion crafted specifically for wildlife photography.
Join us on the expedition of a lifetime. For three days, we’ll explore the San Juan Islands and the straits far to the west and north in search of the extraordinary. Relax as we cruise comfortably on our luxury 38-foot Lindell, enjoying complementary breakfasts, lunches, drinks, snacks, an indoor heated cabin, three unique viewing platforms, and so much more.
Historical Cruise
3 Hour Circumnavigation of Fidalgo Island
2027 Dates Coming Soon!
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.