At Island Adventures we pride ourselves on being the most experienced and dedicated whale watching company in Washington state.

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Because of our very high success rate, Island Adventures was one of the first and only companies to guarantee whale sightings on every tour—but it’s our team of highly qualified crew that will make your trip unforgettable! We boast over 100 years of combined experience in the islands, over 4900 wildlife tours conducted, and have led excursions for over 125,000 satisfied customers.

The San Juan Islands provide one of the best whale watching opportunities anywhere in the world, offering calm waters and a huge variety of wildlife which includes our three pods of resident Orca whales. If you are visiting the northwest or are lucky enough to live here, don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

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Dedicated and Responsible

As active members of the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest, we’re dedicated to research, education and responsible whale watching. Learn more.

This webcam is overlooking Skyline Marina in Anacortes, gazing west toward Burrow’s Island and the San Juans. It is possible to see whales right from this camera! The waters you see are part of the Orcas’ typical summer travel route as they circumnavigate the San Juan Islands in a clockwise direction. See a larger view of the webcam.