The water around the San Juan Islands and Anacortes Washington is the best place in the world to view wild orca whales. Situated in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and protected from the weather of the Pacific Ocean, whale watch tours departing from Anacortes experience calm water and clear skies that the whole family can enjoy.

Our Southern Resident Orca communities are among the most studied whales on the planet. Each member is named and numbered and the expert naturalists here in Anacortes spend enough time with them to identify individual whales and their family-trees.

In addition to Orcas it is common to see a variety of other wildlife including, Minke whales, Gray whales, Humpback whales, Dall and Harbor porpoise, Sea-lions, Seals, Eagles, and much more. A whale-watch trip from Anacortes is also rewarding for serious bird watchers. Add to your life on the way to a terrific whale watch experience. Two of the top whale-watch companies in Washington call Anacortes home.

Sea Hawk Charters
360-424-1350
www.seahawksalmoncharters.com

R&R Charters
360-293-2992
www.rrcharters.com

Eagle Pt. Charters
360-966-3334
www.eaglepointcharters.com

Catchmore Charters
360-293-7093
www.catchmorecharters.com