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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 25 years of business. Experience counts!
Guaranteed Whale Watch Tours
Signature Whale Watch
One of the best opportunities to see wild orcas is right here in the San Juan Islands, February through November. The Salish Sea is home to one of the richest varieties of marine life on the planet. There's no better place to view the booming population of Bigg's, or mammal-eating killer whales. In addition to orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and gray whales are also frequently seen throughout the year.
Extended Range Tours
Experience a full day at sea on our 10-12 hour extended-range tours! This tour's duration enables us to travel deep into the western Strait of Juan de Fuca in search of massive groups of humpback whales. With the additional time on the water, we’ll have the opportunity to venture further than any of our other tours. If you’re used to watching whales in the San Juan Islands, this tour will leave you speechless!
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.
Date Range: Year-Round
Species Covered: Orca whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and gray whales.
Sightings Success Rate: over 97%
Our Guarantee: We guarantee whales or come again for 50% off your next tour.
More Tours from Island Adventures
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
You've seen fireworks from your lawn chair or picnic blanket, but have you ever been on the water to celebrate USA's birthday? At Island Adventures, we're offering a special 4th of July whale, wildlife, and fireworks cruise out of Anacortes. The 4-5 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 Ivar's Clam Chowder, Beecher's Mac and Cheese, Nathan's hot dogs, nachos, beer, wine, and more!
Private Charters
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.
Online Reservations
Make a reservation online with our secure system and receive an immediate email confirmation.
Whale Report
See what we've seen on the water. There's a detailed account from every tour since 2003!
Prepare for your tour
It’s better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. See our tips, suggestions, and frequently asked questions.
Our Guarantee
We guarantee whales on every tour!