It has been another fantastic summer of Orca whale watching at Clipper Vacations and we are always a little sad to see the season come to an end. September 25 marks the last day of this year to get a glimpse of these Northwest residents (and some visitors), so if you have not made the trip yet now is the time to do it. So far this year, our boat has reported whale sightings on 97% of the sailings and there have been some spectacular shows. Read the rest of this entry »
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It has been a magnificent season of San Juan Islands Whale Watching at Clipper Vacations filled with many great trips. For the months of July and August there have been 98% whale sightings, not to mention plenty of other sealife spotted including one hitchhiker! Unfortunately, San Juan Whale Watching season will soon come to an end along with the summer but it is not too late to go; Clipper Vacations is offering great end of season deals between now and September 26. A special rate of $70 (kids FREE!) and some special $55 days is available when you book online our San Juan Island Whale Watching Daytrips out of Seattle. Looking for a great overnight trip? San Juan Islands hotel packages with whale watching start at only $208pp/do.
Here are the details:
- Catch the Clipper in dowtown Seattle at 7:45am and returns at approximately 7:15pm
- Round-trip service to Friday Harbor via Victoria Clipper III and a 2.5 hour Whale Watching and Sealife Search
- 98% whale sightings in July & August
- Great viewing decks on the Clipper III
- Expert naturalist onboard
- 2.5 hours free time in Friday Harbor
- Food and beverages available onboard
- Complimentary San Juans Guidebook
To book online, please visit www.ClipperVacations.com.
Tags: orca whales, summer fun
A whale of a day last weekend on the Victoria Clipper III! We encountered a pod of transient Orca Whales off Possession Point, the southern end of Whidbey Island. Our Naturalist, Stephanie, identified the male as T87.
After many ooohs and aaahs, we left the group and moved on to Gray Whales off the southern end of Gedney Island near Everett. These whales appeared to be feeding as dove to bottom on to a shelf in about 25 feet of water. Stephanie believes these whales were Patch and #57 – Gray Whales that regularly visit this time of year. On our way to Coupeville a couple Harbor Porpoise showed themselves along with a few Stellar Sea Lions. While boarding our passengers back on the boat after lunch in sunny Coupeville, a Gray Whale swam right down the side of the boat at the dock! Can you ask for more than that?
Join Clipper Vacations for our last weekend of Gray Whale Watching – April 23, 24 (Sold Out), 25. Adults $44 and kids FREE!
Tags: gray whales, orca whales, Whale Watching
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