Our five boats seat 18, 30, or 36 people, ideal numbers for whale watching enjoyment in a group. Orca whale watching adventure clipper vacations youtube. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins among other whale species. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises.
Clipper vacations departs from pier 69 at 2701 alaskan way. Oregon whale watching tours whales tail charters depoe bay. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or a fun and relaxing evening on bellingham bay. All ages are welcome, and children are especially encouraged to participate in the official whale and dolphin count taken by the crew. Jim makes every whale watching tour the excursion of a lifetime. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Spotting beautiful dolphins and whales is a great memory youll want to capture on film forever. The victoria clipper ferry does daytrips to friday harbor and back, searching the sea for whales and. He then moved into the world of commercial diving and worked. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper. Clipper vacations will take you to friday harbor, where you can take a whale watching tour. Hop on our sleek, highspeed clipper catamaran for a relaxing and scenic cruise experience.
Seattle whale watching tours 2019 clipper vacations. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. We are pleased to offer you an everexpanding variety of travel, hotel and tour options, including the san juan islands, seattle, and victoria, b. Clipper vacations 2701 alaskan way, pier 69, seattle, wa 98021 sits just below the space needle in the belltown neighborhood of seattle. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. With outside decks, youll have plenty of room to take pictures of our favorite mammals including your people. This is the original whale watching tour from reykjavik and one of the most popular attractions in iceland. You will be accompanied by an experienced bilingual guide and learn all about humpback and gray whales. The louder the click the closer to the whale we are, so if the captain is hearing the echolocation of the sperm whale and its quite faint we may need to make a move of 1 mile or more and hopefully on the next listen that click should be a whole lot louder indicating that we are a lot closer to that individual.
Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. From seattle guests may travel by victoria clipper ferry downtown seattle to. Due to state regulations during the growing health concerns of covid19, our tours are temporarily unavailable. Weather at sea is always colder than on land and therefore we recommend dressing appropriately, by wearing warm clothing and good sturdy shoes.
See whales and local sealife in the wild, learn from an expert naturalist plus visit beautiful friday harbor in the san juan islands. We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 24. Apr 10, 2018 clipper vacations 2701 alaskan way, pier 69, seattle, wa 98021 sits just below the space needle in the belltown neighborhood of seattle. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition. The victoria clipper runs a highspeed boat trip between seattle and the charming englishinfluenced city of victoria, canada. They offer specialized grey whale watching excursions, providing eager locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity into the existence of these magnificent animals. The victoria clipper is not the best way to see whales in and of itself. Splish splash, full speed ahead with clipper, this dolphin is 8 long and sure to swim right into your heart. This oneway trip whisks you from downtown seattle to the inner harbor of victoria. Gray and orca whale watching is still available with the victoria clipper out of. Marine mammal spotlight dusky dolphins, 160 3 2019 not only do we have the sperm whale off our coastline all year round but kaikoura is also home to the resident dusky dolphin. The scenic threehour cruise offers amenities like dutyfree shopping, inseat food and beverage service, and views of puget sound and.
Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Modern, fast, safe, stable coast guard inspected boats. Join us for a chance to encounter the incredible whales and dolphins of faxafloi bay. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper. A guide to whale watching in the san juan islands, washington. For whale watching in hervey bay, choose from one of our many packages. We pride ourselves on offering unforgettable whale watching experiences combined with value for money prices, making it affordable for the whole family. Starting early in the morning during rush hour traffic, its best to give yourself plenty of time to fight traffic and find a parking garage clipper vacations. Get tickets on the clipper ferry, enjoy whale watching, and find a range of other activities at the click of a button. Contact eagle wing tours to learn more about the best whale watching tours in. Get exclusive information about wale tour dates, video premieres and special announcements by submitting my information, i agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about wale based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in. The divine dolphin tour is an awesome adventure guided by sierra and an excellent captain and crew. For over 20 years, clipper has provided the only seattle whale watching tour direct to the san juan islands. Whale watching in the san juan islands the mandagies.
Jun 26, 2017 captain jason mihok of the san juan clipper shares a memorable whale watching encounter with one of the real locals, matia. This is the only cruise that leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing you to skip the traffic and get out on the water. This whale watching tour is one of the best experiences in my life, and i will never forget the incredible feeling of being so close to these. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching the. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through. He first explored the coast through sailing and was a sea cadet sailing instructor for many years. The divine dolphin, featured on national geographic, animal planet, the travel channel, and in numerous magazines and publications, has been taking people to encounter the glorious dolphins and whales of drake bay, costa rica since 1998. Whalewatching cruise around the arch and lands end where the. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. You can also borrow one of our warm blankets and overalls. Biologist led, 3 hour whale watching tours, leaving directly from the beach in sayulita. April 9, 10, 23, 24 board at pier 69 downtown seattle depart seattle cruise with whale. Clipper vacations is well known as your travel experts in the pacific northwest and western canada for over 30 years.
Get closer to the whales in the only sailboat in iceland. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. Dec 09, 2015 2016 gray whale watching schedule stop in coupeville. A hydrophone, a special marine microphone, is onboard so you can listen to the whales.
After the whale watching tour, you can walk around downtown and buy something to eat. Gord grew up in victoria and has been exploring the coastline of vancouver island since the early 1980s. Captain jason mihok of the san juan clipper shares a memorable whale watching encounter with one of the real locals, matia. Your victoria vacation begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. The mooring lines of the san juan clipper land on the deck of the whale watching vessel. Tours from seattle orca spirit orca spirit adventures. Enjoy whale watching and a san juan island day trip from seattle. Sail the pacific ocean and the sea of cortez in search of these amazing creatures.
Seattle whale watching tours 2019 clipper vacations youtube. Passengers may disembark, from late april to midoctober, or stay aboard for a 2. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. This way you can enjoy our beautiful whales and fantastic eyjafjor. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Whale watching in icy strait glacier bay national park. The 5 best things about a victoria clipper whale watching trip.
Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales and other wildlife. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. This is a fully guided tour and we offer coffee and homemade pastries. Go whalewatching in cabo san lucas aboard a real pirate ship called the bucaneer queen. Whales are the largest yet also some of the most mysterious creatures on the planet. Download a pacific northwest travel brochure clipper vacations. If you would like further information on the deals and prices for each tour or package, please contact us by phone or email. Upon arrival, enjoy time to explore the inner harbour, check out the parliament buildings or have lunch before hopping on an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. What brochures would you like clipper vacations to send you. Warm summer sun reflects off of downtown skyscrapers as the crew makes final preparations to embark on a. As followers of the lost clipper project over the years specifically 20 years for us as of june 2019. You have around 60 minutes until you are picked up for the golden circle tour.
Cruise and whale watching excursion its early in the morning and as we stride onto the deck of the san juan clipper for our seattle gray whale watching trip, the crew happily. There is a cashonly bar on board the nyc whale watching boat. Clipper vacations is your pacific northwest travel experts and specializes in holidays, hotels, and packages in seattle, victoria, whister, vancouver, and across the pacific northwest. I have never seen so many pods of orca whales, so close and active. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia. Just like thelifestyles of the rich and famous, a whale watching trip aboard one of these exclusive vessels is a real treat and will be the highlight of your vacation.
Victoria clipper round trips from seattle to victoria. Year round whale watching tours from reykjavik iceland. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Our passengeronly ferry service with daily, yearround departures to victoria, bc allows you to skip the traffic and travel seamlessly to your destination. Taking it all the way to victoria and taking a tour out of that city is a better idea, ans victoria is so compact that you can walk almost everywhere. If you need assistance or have feedback, call us at 18008882535 so that we can personally assist you.
San juan clipper from seattle san juan islands washington. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. To hear these bewitching symphonies as a part of your whale watching adventure is a rare treat. Upon arrival, hop an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. The trained naturalist on your tour will be a wealth of information and will educate you about the whales habits and other marine and bird life seen in the area and surrounding islands. Westin bayshore hotel, 1601 bayshore drive, vancouver pricing in usd and may vary based on actual travel dates best available rates based on 7day minimum advance purchase. Facebook instagram tripadvisor flickr youtube twitter. The beauty of the journey the victoria clipper iii takes a scenic route through washingtons deception pass and the san juan islands in search of whales. Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. Contact eagle wing tours victoria bc and vancouver island. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour. Find exclusive day trip and overnight getaways to see orcas and humpbacks guided by an expert naturalist.
In accordance with the pacific whale watching association guidelines pwwa, clipper uses lowimpact, sciencebased viewing methods to ensure guests are observing whales and sea life in a nondisruptive manner. With an expert onboard naturalist as your guide, cruise through the waters of the salish sea while on the lookout. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour plus hotel stay. Te wiki o te reo maori 9th 15th september 2019, 40 1 2019. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Meet whale watching tour 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure at. Whales are sighted more than 90 percent of the time. With the guidance of a trained onboard naturalist, you will be taken to an area worldrenowned for wildlife, where you will be on the lookout for orca, minke and humpback whales as well as dalls. Free use of binoculars, blankets, jackets, books, maps, and more. The divine dolphin drake bay all you need to know before. See whales and local sealife in the wild, learn from an expert naturalist plus visit beautiful. Their enormous size, their gentle nature and the great ocean depths that they reach mean that encountering them in the wild is incredibly moving. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and.
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