San Juan Safaris - Orca Whale Watching

San Juan Safaris - Orca Whale Watching Watching Whales and Wildlife on San Juan Island, near Seattle WA. Voted #1 Eco-Adventure in the Paci Located on San Juan Island since 1994.
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The owner of San Juan Safaris has been In the wildlife business since 1975. Known for responsible wildlife viewing, quality & experienced naturalists, 30+ years in eco tourism and new boat built just for wildlife viewing - 55 foot long, fast and comfortable. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island just step from the ferry landing. The MV Sea Lion is a new, fast, 55 foot long boat with large, heated, window

ed cabin.Walk around deck, covered outdoor seating and plenty of room at the railings.

90%+ sightings record for whales seen on tours.

A new month brings more whales! On our August 5th trip aboard our M/V Osprey, we had some stellar viewing conditions in ...
08/09/2025

A new month brings more whales! On our August 5th trip aboard our M/V Osprey, we had some stellar viewing conditions in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The water was calm and reflective like a mirror and made for some great opportunities to watch some minke whales! These whales are quite elusive and usually hard to spot, but their dark colored bodies amongst the reflective water made it quite easy on our trip. Also enjoying the calm waters were some Stellar Sea Lions hanging out on a buoy. Check out all their wrinkles!

Photos taken using telephoto lens.

There are a variety of whale species that we can see here in the Salish Sea! One of the varieties are humpback whales. O...
08/06/2025

There are a variety of whale species that we can see here in the Salish Sea! One of the varieties are humpback whales. On our July 31st trip, we spotted a humpback and their calf during our tour. The sheer size of humpback whales is breathtaking. Speaking of breath, the exhale of a humpback whale can be anywhere between 15-18 feet high! Basking in the sun were some harbor seals, which are some of our favorite creatures to see on our tours. Keeping an eye on everything below was a bald eagle too! A trip filled with many marvelous creatures!

Photos taken using a telephoto lens.

We have been enjoying the beauty of the Salish Sea and all it has to offer during these sunny summer days! Also enjoying...
08/06/2025

We have been enjoying the beauty of the Salish Sea and all it has to offer during these sunny summer days! Also enjoying the sun have been some Stellar Sea Lions. This same trip on July 29th, we were able to experience the T109A’s. Seeing this family and watching as they surface together is always such a special treat! Overall, it was a beautiful trip, and we can’t wait to see what else this area has to offer!

You can view more pictures from this trip on our SmugMug page which can be accessed here: https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/7292025Olivia.

Photos taken using telephoto lens.

A gray and rainy day doesn’t stop the whales! We were able to view the T036A matriline which consists of a few generatio...
07/27/2025

A gray and rainy day doesn’t stop the whales! We were able to view the T036A matriline which consists of a few generations! There were two calves born in 2021 and 2022 traveling in this pod with their mother and grandmother. This trip was such an incredible reminder of how close the family ties are. We also viewed some harbor seals, or what we like to call rock sausages, hauled on the shoreline on our way home!

Read more about what naturalist Olivia wrote about this trip on our Whale Report Blog which can be found at sanjuansafaris.com!

Photos taken on 7/18 using a telephoto lens.

Happy World Orca Day !! We are so lucky to share this planet with such amazing animals 🐳
07/15/2025

Happy World Orca Day !! We are so lucky to share this planet with such amazing animals 🐳

T123’s where spotted on 6/29! T123 (Sidney) was swimming with her offspring T123A (Stanley), T123C (Lucky), and T123D (D...
07/03/2025

T123’s where spotted on 6/29! T123 (Sidney) was swimming with her offspring T123A (Stanley), T123C (Lucky), and T123D (Darcy). Stanley spent some time separated from the rest of the pod. Did he need some alone time? Was it a hunting strategy? It can be hard to determine exactly why these whales behave the way they do!

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Photo taken using a telephoto lens.

Ready to see some wildlife this weekend? We have space available! Book your adventure today ☀️🐳🎆
07/03/2025

Ready to see some wildlife this weekend? We have space available! Book your adventure today ☀️🐳🎆

On 6/27 we were treated to newborn T46C5 swimming amongst their family, the T46Cs! The T75Cs were also present on this t...
06/30/2025

On 6/27 we were treated to newborn T46C5 swimming amongst their family, the T46Cs! The T75Cs were also present on this tour, along with a humpback whale, Steller’s sea lions, and an abundance of other marine life.

Photos captured using a telephoto lens.

Incredible spotting of the two year old humpback, Achilles! A fun surprise for our Passenger Boat Service passengers on ...
06/02/2025

Incredible spotting of the two year old humpback, Achilles! A fun surprise for our Passenger Boat Service passengers on 5/31.

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Photos captured using a telephoto lens.

2 orca families were spotted in President’s Channel on 5/26! The T100’s and T124D’s were swimming in distinct groups par...
05/28/2025

2 orca families were spotted in President’s Channel on 5/26!

The T100’s and T124D’s were swimming in distinct groups parallel to each other. T100C “Laurel” was right next to his mother, T100 “Hutchins” - a true moma’s boy!

Mt. Baker looking glorious with the T123’s! Photo taken on 5/24 with a telephoto lens
05/26/2025

Mt. Baker looking glorious with the T123’s!

Photo taken on 5/24 with a telephoto lens

Zoomed in on these zooming orcas! The Bigg’s killer whales are always thrilling to see out on the water.The 5/19 tour wa...
05/21/2025

Zoomed in on these zooming orcas! The Bigg’s killer whales are always thrilling to see out on the water.

The 5/19 tour was treated with sightings of the T100’s, T124A2’s, T124D’s, and T49A2.

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10 Front Street Ste #102
Friday Harbor, WA
98250

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