Can you see whales in Bellingham WA?

Outer Island Excursions offers whale watching and fishing as well as private charters from Bellingham, WA. Just a short drive from Birch Bay and Anacortes, Bellingham is about two hours north of Seattle. We offer daily scheduled Whale Watching trips from Bellingham from April to October.

When can you see whales in San Juan Islands?

Orca whales range through the San Juan Islands the most between March and October and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our tours during that time, although we do have sightings throughout the year. We also regularly encounter beautiful Humpback Whales (through November) and Minke whales in the area.

What is the best month to see orcas in the San Juan Islands?

What is the best month to see the whales? – Peak season is considered the summer months of mid-June through early September. During this time, we see whales (orcas, humpbacks and/or minke) on over 90% of our tours. There are whales here year round, but much less predictably so outside the summer months.

Is there a ferry from Bellingham to San Juan Islands?

Victoria San Juan Cruises has seasonal service to Friday Harbor from Bellingham, Washington. The Puget Sound Express offers daily passenger ferry service to Friday Harbor from Port Townsend, Washington. Charter service throughout the San Juan Archipelago 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Where are the whales in San Juan Islands?

American Camp & Cattle Point. Just off South Beach, part of American Camp on the south end of San Juan Island, lies Salmon Bank – a prey-rich hotspot for orcas, humpbacks, and other marine mammals. This is also where the whales enter and exit the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean.

Where can you see orcas in San Juan?

Lime Kiln Point State Park
Shore-based Whale Watching: Spend an afternoon at Lime Kiln Point State Park, a 36 acre day use park on the west side of San Juan Island considered one of the best places in the world to view orca whales from shore.

How much is the ferry from Bellingham to San Juan Islands?

From Bellingham, there is passenger service to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) on the San Juan Island Commuter, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 335 Harris Ave. (tel. 800/443-4552 or 360/738-8099; www.islandcommuter.com). The round-trip fare is $59 for adults and $39 for children ages 6 to 12.