3 Whale Watching Trips from Seattle to Build a Day Around

1.Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 378 reviews · 4 hours · from $148Our pick

Cruise Seattle’s Salish Sea from Pier 69 for 3 to 5 hours with an English-speaking naturalist. Watch for orcas, humpback, gray, and minke whales, plus seals, sea lions, porpoises, and bald eagles. Food, drinks, binoculars, and window-seat upgrades are available for purchase.

“I enjoyed the wildlife and whale watching cruise and thought the guides were informative. We were able to see a sea lion, many bird species, and two whale species. The food was good and not too pricey. overall, a good experience from start to finish.”

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2.Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 248 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $153

From downtown Seattle’s Pier 69, cruise the Salish Sea for 3 to 5 hours with an onboard naturalist such as Allison. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, seals, porpoises, and bald eagles, with standard or premium seating, open viewing areas, and a galley serving food and drinks.

“Excellent whale watching tour with a friendly staff and excellent views of the water. I learned a lot and also saw 2 types of whales, orca and a humpback whale. I also like that the staff takes photos of the whales that are spotted too.”

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3.Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Leave downtown Seattle for old-growth trails at Deception Pass, then board a wildlife boat in Anacortes with a naturalist guide. You may see orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, and sea birds. Pickup, lunch, drinks, park fees, and a small-group van ride are included.

“This was an AMAZING Day!!! Our tour guide Matthew was completely incredible and we had so much fun. The provided lunch was a culinary feast (not a sandwich as expected). We got lots of history while traveling. On the Whale watching, we saw Humpback whales "courting" and then we saw Orcas playing. The Orcas put on quite the show for our tour!! And then on the way back, we saw sea lions on a small island. The homemade cookie at the end of the day was such a sweet touch!”

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