Washington Whale Watching

 Whale watching from Washington has never been better!

Since their very first tour in 1996, Island Adventures has had some truly spectacular encounters on the water, but we can easily say, without hesitation, that whale watching in Washington has never been more exciting. With orcas, humpbacks, minkes, and gray whales being seen in record numbers, there's never been a better time to plan your "Island Adventure"!

Why choose Island Adventures in Washington state?

At Island Adventures, they pride themselves on being the most experienced and dedicated whale watching company in Washington. It's not a fluke that their tour has been voted the best in the Northwest for years. Island Adventures holds the industry's highest orca sighting success rate and was one of the first and only companies to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Their team of highly qualified crew will make your trip unforgettable! They boast more than 100 years of combined experience and have led thousands of excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over the last 25 years. Experience counts!

Washington Whale Watch Tour Locations

No matter where you are in Washington, they have the tour for you. Their locations are strategically placed to offer the best whale viewing opportunities. There's no company that sees more whales than Island Adventures. As members of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, they have access to the best whale-sightings network in the world. If whales in the area, they know it. High-speed, low profile vessels often travel past whales without seeing them. Our elevated wheelhouses and upper decks allow us to find more whales, spot them sooner, and view them better than smaller boats.

Anacortes, Washington | 4-5 Hour Tours

February-October

Anacortes is our flagship location where Island Adventures first began back in 1996. Just a 90-mile drive from downtown Seattle, Anacortes is a convenient starting point for your wildlife adventure - no ferry required! The calm waters near the San Juan Islands are one of the best places in the world to view wild orcas. Humpback whales, minke whales, and gray whales also call the region home. Soak in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest aboard the finest whale-watching vessel on the entire west coast, the Island Explorer 5.