Island Adventures Whale Watching

Island Adventures Whale Watching Whale watching tours from Anacortes, WA since 1996. Orca whales seen year-round!
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06/21/2026

Talk about an unexpected visit!

An absolutely unforgettable encounter right in Cap Sante Marina. A perfect reminder that around here, you never know when wildlife is going to make a surprise appearance. 🖤

The whale watching now starts at the dock...

🎥 Naturalist Amy

ORCAS IN CAP SANTE MARINA!!! 😱🫍Talk about a surprise! During wash down, deckhand Flint was standing on the swimstep when...
06/21/2026

ORCAS IN CAP SANTE MARINA!!! 😱🫍

Talk about a surprise! During wash down, deckhand Flint was standing on the swimstep when he heard the unmistakable whoosh of an orca blow... and sure enough, the T65As had decided to take a little harbor tour! 🤯

This was an Island Adventures first—seeing orcas just feet from our dock!! An unforgettable encounter and a reminder that you never know when whales will pop up.

📸 Flint

Bigg’s & Mt. Baker 🏔️A great shot from Captain Tyson featuring an iconic lineup - orca whales and the beautiful Mt. Bake...
06/20/2026

Bigg’s & Mt. Baker 🏔️

A great shot from Captain Tyson featuring an iconic lineup - orca whales and the beautiful Mt. Baker.

We’re excited to take in more views like this on our 10-12 hour Extended Range Tour tomorrow!! Follow our story for live updates throughout the day as we search for orcas, humpbacks, gray whales, and minke whales 😎

📸 Captain Tyson

Back to back Bigg’s and one of our favorite boys: T123A Stanley 😆We had two pods of Bigg’s killer whales right outside A...
06/18/2026

Back to back Bigg’s and one of our favorite boys: T123A Stanley 😆

We had two pods of Bigg’s killer whales right outside Anacortes! We first enjoyed the T124A2s, a trio who were working their way north. Then right in Guemes Channel… the T123s!

This pod includes a crew-favorite whale, T123A Stanley. Born in 2000, he’s full grown and easily identifiable by his massive dorsal fin!

📸 Naturalist Juliann

It’s giving ✨Pacific Northwest✨ The San Juan Islands are the ultimate backdrop for watching whales and wildlife! From ru...
06/17/2026

It’s giving ✨Pacific Northwest✨

The San Juan Islands are the ultimate backdrop for watching whales and wildlife! From rugged cliffs to evergreen-covered shorelines, the views are half the adventure on every tour.

We enjoyed a stunning inner-island encounter with the T100s Bigg’s killer whales on yesterday’s trip!

📸 Naturalist Sam

The water! The whales! We can’t get enough of these stunning conditions and orca encounters lately! Meet the T100s pod o...
06/16/2026

The water! The whales!

We can’t get enough of these stunning conditions and orca encounters lately! Meet the T100s pod of Bigg’s killer whales: matriarch T100 “Hutchins”, 24 year-old T100C “Laurel”, and 12 year-old T100F “Estrella”.

This lovely family of three led us between Waldron and Orcas Island as we soaked up the sun 😎

📸 Naturalist Amy

Cheesin’ because we’re ✨one week✨ away from our June 21st Extended Range Tour! What are we so excited for? - 10-12 hours...
06/14/2026

Cheesin’ because we’re ✨one week✨ away from our June 21st Extended Range Tour! What are we so excited for?

- 10-12 hours on the water
- guaranteed orcas
- up to four whale species
- huge search range
- catered lunch and dinner from Gere a Deli
- extra crew onboard

We’re celebrating the summer solstice and Father’s Day on this exciting adventure! To top it off, the forecast is looking phenomenal ☀️

Do you want to see orcas and spend a whole day watching whales and wildlife? We have limited space remaining!

https://reservations.island-adventures.com/reservations.html?departure_location_id=15&month=6&year=2026

Wishing you a steller Saturday from this absolute UNIT of a Steller sea lion 😆 Spotted on Whale Rocks, this massive bull...
06/13/2026

Wishing you a steller Saturday from this absolute UNIT of a Steller sea lion 😆

Spotted on Whale Rocks, this massive bull had everyone’s attention. Male Steller sea lions can grow to over 2,000 lbs and reach lengths of up to 11 feet… he’s got to be near the upper end of that range!

📸 Naturalist Amy

⭐️ Muti-Day Excursion Day 2 Recap ⭐️ Highlights - Bigg’s killer whales (T100s, T46Bs, T123s)- Humpback whales (BCX1057 D...
06/11/2026

⭐️ Muti-Day Excursion Day 2 Recap ⭐️

Highlights
- Bigg’s killer whales (T100s, T46Bs, T123s)
- Humpback whales (BCX1057 Divot & new calf)
- Gray whale
- Sea otter
- Steller Sea Lions
- Harbor seals
- Bald eagles
- Canada geese
- Pigeon Guillemots
- Mouflon sheep & black-tailed deer

Biggs killer whales, biodiversity, and burgers in the bay…day 2 of our multi-day excursion was spectacular!

We started the morning with sea lions at Whale Rocks, an adorable sea otter, and an abundant wildlife stop at Speiden Island! How did we celebrate such a perfect morning? With famous Roche Harbor donuts of course 🍩

We were thrilled to welcome our first humpback mom-and-calf pair of the season, identifying mom as Divot (BCX1057). We then spent time with multiple Bigg’s killer whale families, including the T100s, T46Bs, and T123s, watching them travel through the islands in beautiful calm conditions. To top it all off, we encountered a gray whale—our third whale species of the day!

After a full day of watching whales, warm sunshine, glassy water, and abundant wildlife, we pulled back into our home base at Lopez Island🐋✨

📸 Naturalist Amy

HELLO DARCY 🤯 The T123 pod of Bigg’s killer whales had just finished chowing down on harbor porpoise, when T123D Darcy s...
06/11/2026

HELLO DARCY 🤯

The T123 pod of Bigg’s killer whales had just finished chowing down on harbor porpoise, when T123D Darcy shocked us with a sequence of celebratory breaches!

Today’s trip was just WOW 😱

📸 Captain Tyson

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Anacortes, WA
98221

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