Year-round tours, four convenient departure locations.
Island Adventures has the tour for you, regardless of where you are in Washington state. Our five departure locations – Anacortes, Everett, and Port Angeles – are strategically set up to offer the best whale viewing opportunity. Every tour has the opportunity to see up to five types of whales (resident orca, transient killer whale, minke, humpback, and grey). Check out the links below to see which departure location is closest to you!
Anacortes, WA
Only 90 miles north of Seattle
4-5 Hour Guaranteed Whale Watch Trips
Tours run February 17th through November, 2019
Anacortes is the homeport to the San Juan Islands and conveniently located only 90 miles north of downtown Seattle. There is no ferry hassle. Tours on San Juan Island require an hour and a half ferry ride each way which can be tricky in the summer months. Our tours depart out of Cap Sante Marina, conveniently located just three blocks from our main office and gift shop. Avoid the added expense and hassle of the Washington state ferry system!
Main Office and Gift Shop:
1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
Check in at Cap Sante Marina:
715 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221
Port Angeles, WA
Best option if you're on the Olympic Peninsula, Kitsap Peninsula, or Tacoma
4-5 Hour Guaranteed Whale Watch Tours
Tours run May 24th through October, 2019
Port Angeles is strategically located on the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula. If you're staying near the Olympic National Park or are west of Seattle, Port Angeles is the departure location for you! If you're in Tacoma, skip the traffic of downtown Seattle an drive up the peninsula for one of the best whale watching locations in Washington state!
Check in at the Port Angeles Landing Mall:
115 E. Railroad Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Recommended Parking:
150 E Front Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Everett, WA
Only 30 miles north of Seattle
3 Hour Guaranteed Whale Watch Tours
Tours run February 17th through May 19th, 2019
Everett is the best departure in the spring – it's only 30 miles from Seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock! Our Everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. This tour is one of the reasons why we've been voted the #1 whale watch company in the Pacific Northwest the past seven years. Whale watching in Everett is like going back in time – lots of whales and very few people.
Check in behind Anthony's Homeport Restaurant:
1726 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201
Please park in the 72-hour visitor parking only. Cars parked in other parking areas will be towed at the owner's expense.
Online Reservations
Make a reservation online with our secure system and receive an immediate email confirmation.
Whale Report
See what we've seen on the water. There's a detailed account from every tour since 2003!