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Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle

Seattle, USAby Evergreen Escapes Seattle

  • 10.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

The ONLY Whale Watching tour with hotel pickup in Seattle! Most whale sightings in the Puget Sound happen near the San Juan Islands - make the most of your day and explore Deception Pass before your Whale-watching cruise! Journey north of Seattle to Deception Pass State Park, a Pacific Northwest hidden gem with views that rival our National Parks! Explore the old growth forest among the jagged cliffs and secret coastlines before enjoying a seasonal catered picnic lunch. After lunch, we'll drive up to Anacortes and join our partners, Outer Island Excursions, on a 3-hour Wildlife and Whale Watching boat tour. The Outer Island Excursions Captain and Naturalist will share information about the Salish Sea while we cruise around the channels in search of whales and other wildlife. Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to 10 travelers. We also bring assorted snacks, water, and other cold beverages for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.

What's included

  • Variety of non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling water, and water provided.
  • Lots of snacks available throughout the day
  • Seasonal picnic lunch by our local, female owned caterer.
  • TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental.
  • Transportation in a Ford Transit Passenger van (2022 or newer)
  • All park entry fees are covered
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities for Marine Naturalist/Captain on boat tour
  • Gratuities for Driver/Guide

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Seattle

    Pass by

    We start our tour with pick up in Downtown Seattle! After pickups, we'll head north.

  2. 2

    Deception Pass State Park

    2.5 hours

    Our first destination is Deception Pass State Park! Known as Washington's favorite state park, we'll spend some time here exploring trails in the old growth forest along the rocky coastline of Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. If the tides are low, we'll spend some time beachcombing!

  3. 3

    Anacortes

    3 hours

    After lunch, we'll drive to Anacortes to join our partner, Outer Island Excursions, for their Wildlife and Whale watching tour! We’ll journey through the Salish Sea on a quest for Orcas, Humpbacks, Grays, & Minke Whales. We prioritize finding Orcas amongst the San Juan Islands, but we also frequently encounter seals, sea lions, porpoises, otters, eagles, and many sea birds.

  4. 4

    Anacortes

    Pass by

    Disembark back in Anacortes, and we'll start the journey back to Seattle.

  5. 5

    Seattle

    Pass by

    We'll end our day back in Seattle with drop off back at your hotel!

Meeting and pickup

Our default hotel for travelers not staying downtown is the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Seattle. Give us a call and we can confirm whether your hotel is included in our pick-up zone!

We'll pick you up where you're staying in Downtown Seattle including any hotel, Airbnb, hostels, and the port. If you are staying outside our legal downtown pick-up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Sheraton Grand Hotel. We will call/text/email the afternoon of day prior to your tour to confirm your pick-up location and exact pick-up time. No need to check-in before we contact you (unless you have a question, of course!).

End point

Our default hotel for travelers not staying downtown is the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Seattle. Give us a call and we can confirm whether your hotel is included in our pick-up zone!

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The boat can be windy and wet.
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  • Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
  • If you have a dietary restriction, please inform us 48 hours before your tour departure
  • All travelers must be 8 years or older to join this tour.
  • This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
  • We will join a larger tour for the Outer Islands Excursions Boat portion of this tour. Your guide will accompany you throughout.
  • Total duration includes the travel time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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