With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. May 14, 2018 whale watching with puget sound express sponsored if youre from the pacific northwest, you already know that this little neck of the woods is famous for a lot of reasons. Question my friend and i are coming to seattle for two weeks in april and wed really like to see the city.
Port townsend seattle edmonds whidbey island tour details. Whales in the city,pacific science center, seattle, wa, wed april 18, 7 pm dear. Whale watching is most popular april through september and usually focuses on the area around the san juan islands. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. April 20, 2018 ksbw news story, orcas hunt gray whale calves in monterey bay. A big splash may indicate that a whale has just breached. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc. April, 2018 monterey herald article, killer whale season in monterey bay. Minke, humpback, and orcas are commonly seen between may and october, while gray whales are common in march and april as they head north for the summer. You are welcome to share your finished artwork if its not intended for commercial use. Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Went to whale wins especially for the winter monday night cassoulet.
We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. Midjuly is peak season for us so i would suggest booking your trip at least one week in advance, if not further out, especially if you plan on going whale watching on a weekend. Best whale watching deal in the area, just 30 minutes from seattle. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Look for my black 4runner with the kayaks on top, my cell is 206. My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. A number of charter boat companies run whale watching cruises and you can find such charters operating out of seattle and from various other ports around puget sound.
Hi there, a friend and i are planning to go to seattle at the beginning of april and would love to go to the san juan islands for a day. Hang out near whale watch boat as it returns and talk to passengers when they get off the boat about what they saw. We run april through early october and we see whales throughout this season. There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in seattle in april thats 48% of daylight hours. File in this april 10, 2008, file photo, three right whale tails surface in cape cod bay near provincetown, mass. Each spring march, april, may provides one of the best whale watching opportunities in washington. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. A whale watching tour sounds great, as we have never done anything similar.
A gray whale that died after stranding on a west seattle beach had a large amount of trash in its stomach, ranging from a pair of sweatpants to a golf ball, said biologists who examined the animal. Join us each wednesday and friday for a brand new broadcast on a variety of topics. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. We typically see members of our three resident orca whale pods family groups of whales the most in june, july, august and the first half of september and we typically see transient orca whales in april, may and the latter half of. Frequently asked questions san juan excursions whale and.
Travel inspired cuisine by way of the northwest, the whale wins roasts the very best from local beaches, gardens and farms in its rustic wood fired oven and serves it to share on plates large and small in a light filled, converted warehouse space. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around. We always like to say that no two whale watching tours are the same. Whale watching in seattle orca whale watching and gray. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. San juan excursions rates and schedules whale watching seattle. If you see a whale s tail, it is likely going down for a dive, and it will be a few minutes before you see it again. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here.
Get the monthly weather forecast for seattle, wa, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Seattle times photographers document life during the coronavirus pandemic danny westneat as for all is the most seattle thing ever and cover for the. All the ones i have seen leave from orcas island or anacortes area, and unfortunately i am only in seattle for a short amount of time but dont want to miss out on orcas whale. Today we found t7 pod killer whales out near smith island, and we also spotted the first gray whale to return to puget sound this winter. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic.
Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. Considered one of seattles best day tours, the whale plane package includes round trip air on a kenmore air seaplane from downtown lake union, seattle to friday harbor for a san juan safaris whale watching and wildlife tour by boat. Thanks to kersti muul for the tip the transient killer whales that have been in the area today took a turn into elliott bay. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. The spectacular natural beauty and relaxed rural lifestyle of the san juan islands feels like a world away yet this unique whale watching seaplane flight and cruise is just a daytrip away from seattle with kenmore air. Springer born late 1999 or early 2000, officially named a73, is a wild orca from the northern. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a. Rare white killer whale spotted at puget sound near seattle. A rescue crew has cut a fishing net that had entangled a gray whale on friday.
Daily low temperatures increase by 4f, from 43f to 47f, rarely falling below 37f or exceeding 53f. Killer whale season whale watch trips in april and may 2020. Take a video trip with san juan safaris, whale watching and kayaking. We have listed below several whale watching boats and charter operators operating out of seattle. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. Whales in the city at pacific science center in seattle. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic.
Sometimes the action gets started before we even leave the dock as this bald eagle posed nicely. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico. This icon serves as a link to download the essential. Coming to seattle in april 2017, some questions please. Kuows ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in seattle and surrounding area. April 17, 2018 sfgate article, tourists watch stunned as killer whales hunt, eat gray whale calves in monterey bay. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock.
A large field of splashes and ripples may be the clue that pacific whitesided dolphins are passing by. From december to april blue whales give birth to their calves around the gulf of. Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattle s lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. My boyfriend and i would like to take a trip up to seattle to whale watch. The month of april in seattle experiences decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 66% to 56%. It is hard to say whether the morning is better or the afternoon is better, because usually if we have whales in the area we will see them on both trips. O p e n m e carnival legend alaskan cruise 7 day out of seattle, wa day 3. Sail through breathtaking deception pass, and travel through the protected waters of the salish sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale and sealife conservation.
Check out this beautiful whale having fun in the sea. The orca whale is part of the latin scientific classification orcinus orca, which translates as belonging to orcus orcus was a roman god of the netherworld, and this genus name is likely a reference to the hunting prowess of the killer whale. A stranded humpback whale died on a west seattle beach sunday morning as hundreds of onlookers watched. Green lake park and ride south lot 6498 8th ave ne corner of 8th and 65th seattle, wa. The seattle times local news, sports, business, politics. The product may not be resold, modified or redistributed in any way. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. Elusive zodiacal light graces night sky in late march.
Cetaceans display a wide range of surface behaviors. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. We pride ourselves on having navigated many storms in the world of. Whales are visible from oregons shores all year long although some months are. Enthusiasts of erotic art in all its forms are welcome to join one of the hottest april events in seattle. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report. Malnourished gray whale found dead in seattles elliott. Jessie crance and jackie hildering will address the rare animals biology as well as its interactions with humans. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. Seattle ap whale researchers say a dead gray whale whose carcass was found floating in seattle s elliott bay sunday had likely died some time ago and showed signs of malnourishment. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. If you are looking to see gray whales which often dive deep to scoop up ghost shrimp, the best time to see them is now through april on our seattle gray whale watching tour.
San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and their family members a 10% discount on all of our tours. Price, convenience, and quality we feel that we offer the best of all three. Whale researchers say 3 southern resident orcas are dead. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. During peak viewing months, our success rate for sighting orcas is almost 100%. I think you should wait until you arrive to make your final decision. Seattle concerts april 2017 seattle concert tickets april 2017. Or if you are looking to see orcas, humpbacks and minke whales, the best to see them is from late april to late september on our san juan whale watching tour. Whales in the city at pacific science center in seattle, wa. Port townsend seattleedmonds whidbey island tour details seattle whale watching tours. More than 20,000 gray whales migrate along the west coast. April 24 a rescue crew has cut a fishing net that had entangled a gray whale on friday.
Our independent, nonprofit newsroom produces awardwinning stories, podcasts and events. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through puget sound enroute to victorias inner. Could you please advise on what islandor can we stay in downtown seattle and take cab over to where we need to catch ferry. In latin, orca translates largebellied pot or jar, but orc also refers to a whale. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures.
Three more southern resident killer whales have been determined dead by the center for whale research, bringing their population down to 73. Also whale behavior does not change based on the time of day. Garbage found in stomach of dead whale on west seattle beach. Join facebook to connect with april whalestokesberry and others you may know. Average weather in april in seattle washington, united states.
Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid april to october. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming. View our san juan excursions rates and schedules for the san juan islands whale watching tourswildlife excursions and sea kayaking tours 2018 certificate of excellence winner san juan excursions gives 5% or more of its profits to conservation efforts and charitable organizations.
Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Reporters reaction to nearby bison is priceless the. As others have said, april is a bit uncertain in terms of how many whales you see and the comfort level of the trip. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and. On june 12, 2002, springer was captured and moved to a seapen in manchester, washington. Gray whale april 3, 2017 humpback whales lungefeeding april 5, 2017.
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