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San Juan Safaris

10 Front St Suite 102 · Friday Harbor, WA

Why you should go…

San Juan Safaris runs half-day whale watch and wildlife tours from Friday Harbor, steps from the ferry landing, and from Roche Harbor on the north end of San Juan Island. Boats range from the small walk-around Kestrel to vessels carrying up to 125, and naturalists look for orcas, humpbacks, minke whales, seals and eagles in the Salish Sea. Kayak tours, birding safaris, full-day trips and private charters round out the schedule. Peak whale season runs mid-April through early October; the classic tour is $125 per adult.

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  • #orcas
  • #boat tours
  • #kayaking
  • #san juan islands

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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