All the ones i have seen leave from orcas island or anacortes area, and unfortunately i am only in seattle for a short amount of time but dont want to miss out on orcas whale. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Three excellent options for puget sound whale watching or sea life viewing while in the seattle washington area. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico. As others have said, april is a bit uncertain in terms of how many whales you see and the comfort level of the trip.
Best whale watching deal in the area, just 30 minutes from seattle. Killer whale season whale watch trips in april and may 2020. If you see a whale s tail, it is likely going down for a dive, and it will be a few minutes before you see it again. Whale watching in seattle orca whale watching and gray. Could you please advise on what islandor can we stay in downtown seattle and take cab over to where we need to catch ferry. April 20, 2018 ksbw news story, orcas hunt gray whale calves in monterey bay.
May 14, 2018 whale watching with puget sound express sponsored if youre from the pacific northwest, you already know that this little neck of the woods is famous for a lot of reasons. File in this april 10, 2008, file photo, three right whale tails surface in cape cod bay near provincetown, mass. The whaleplanner march a whale watching infographic. The orca whale is part of the latin scientific classification orcinus orca, which translates as belonging to orcus orcus was a roman god of the netherworld, and this genus name is likely a reference to the hunting prowess of the killer whale.
Whale watching is most popular april through september and usually focuses on the area around the san juan islands. Frequently asked questions san juan excursions whale and. There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in seattle in april thats 48% of daylight hours. Get up close with the orca whales off the san juan islands near seattle on this 4hour whale watching cruise. Whale researchers say 3 southern resident orcas are dead. This usually involves a few hours of travel from seattle. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Seattle times photographers document life during the coronavirus pandemic danny westneat as for all is the most seattle thing ever and cover for the. Thanks to kersti muul for the tip the transient killer whales that have been in the area today took a turn into elliott bay.
Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Sometimes the action gets started before we even leave the dock as this bald eagle posed nicely. Kuows ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in seattle and surrounding area. A stranded humpback whale died on a west seattle beach sunday morning as hundreds of onlookers watched. From december to april blue whales give birth to their calves around the gulf of.
Available march through october, this fullday whale watching tour package includes a scenic 45minute seaplane flight from seattle s lake union to friday harbor marina on san juan island. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. We typically see members of our three resident orca whale pods family groups of whales the most in june, july, august and the first half of september and we typically see transient orca whales in april, may and the latter half of. The seattle times local news, sports, business, politics. This icon serves as a link to download the essential. For the best whale watching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whale watching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. A number of charter boat companies run whale watching cruises and you can find such charters operating out of seattle and from various other ports around puget sound. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska. We have listed below several whale watching boats and charter operators operating out of seattle. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through puget sound enroute to victorias inner.
Whale watching tours do not at this point, leave from downtown seattle. My boyfriend and i would like to take a trip up to seattle to whale watch. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. During peak viewing months, our success rate for sighting orcas is almost 100%. Considered one of seattles best day tours, the whale plane package includes round trip air on a kenmore air seaplane from downtown lake union, seattle to friday harbor for a san juan safaris whale watching and wildlife tour by boat.
Our independent, nonprofit newsroom produces awardwinning stories, podcasts and events. Price, convenience, and quality we feel that we offer the best of all three. A rescue crew has cut a fishing net that had entangled a gray whale on friday. Also whale behavior does not change based on the time of day. We run april through early october and we see whales throughout this season. Id prefer to see orcas and i heard they might be around that area in april. April, 2018 monterey herald article, killer whale season in monterey bay. Join us each wednesday and friday for a brand new broadcast on a variety of topics. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report.
With 3 generations of family dedication and experience, we guarantee youll see whales or your next trip is free. Whales are visible from oregons shores all year long although some months are. A large field of splashes and ripples may be the clue that pacific whitesided dolphins are passing by. Average weather in april in seattle washington, united states. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. Port townsend seattleedmonds whidbey island tour details seattle whale watching tours.
Port townsend seattle edmonds whidbey island tour details. San juan island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid april to october. It is hard to say whether the morning is better or the afternoon is better, because usually if we have whales in the area we will see them on both trips. On june 12, 2002, springer was captured and moved to a seapen in manchester, washington. Take a video trip with san juan safaris, whale watching and kayaking. Gray whale watching near seattle, washington island adventures. A whale watching tour sounds great, as we have never done anything similar. Hang out near whale watch boat as it returns and talk to passengers when they get off the boat about what they saw. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. Anyone can do that by downloading the whale report app on a. Coming to seattle in april 2017, some questions please. Three more southern resident killer whales have been determined dead by the center for whale research, bringing their population down to 73. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. The month of april in seattle experiences decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 66% to 56%.
We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. Today we found t7 pod killer whales out near smith island, and we also spotted the first gray whale to return to puget sound this winter. Jessie crance and jackie hildering will address the rare animals biology as well as its interactions with humans. Garbage found in stomach of dead whale on west seattle beach. Reporters reaction to nearby bison is priceless the. San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle. Midjuly is peak season for us so i would suggest booking your trip at least one week in advance, if not further out, especially if you plan on going whale watching on a weekend.
My dates are flexible but i would prefer to go in april. Minke, humpback, and orcas are commonly seen between may and october, while gray whales are common in march and april as they head north for the summer. Does anyone know if this is a good time to whale watch. Sail through breathtaking deception pass, and travel through the protected waters of the salish sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale and sealife conservation. Daily low temperatures increase by 4f, from 43f to 47f, rarely falling below 37f or exceeding 53f. Daylong whale watching tours from seattle, around whidbey island, to the iconic san juan islands. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. Rare white killer whale spotted at puget sound near seattle. Seattle concerts april 2017 seattle concert tickets april 2017.
San juan excursions whale watching seattle seattle washington. Elusive zodiacal light graces night sky in late march. Cetaceans display a wide range of surface behaviors. More than 20,000 gray whales migrate along the west coast each year.
A gray whale that died after stranding on a west seattle beach had a large amount of trash in its stomach, ranging from a pair of sweatpants to a golf ball, said biologists who examined the animal. Whales in the city at pacific science center in seattle, wa. If you are looking to see gray whales which often dive deep to scoop up ghost shrimp, the best time to see them is now through april on our seattle gray whale watching tour. Seattle ap whale researchers say a dead gray whale whose carcass was found floating in seattle s elliott bay sunday had likely died some time ago. Otherwise, tours leave from port angeles, port townsend, anacortes, bellingham, friday harbor, victoria, and vancover bc.
Last year the closest operator left from edmonds and did offer hotel pick up in seattle. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Green lake park and ride south lot 6498 8th ave ne corner of 8th and 65th seattle, wa. Gray whale april 3, 2017 humpback whales lungefeeding april 5, 2017. Hi there, a friend and i are planning to go to seattle at the beginning of april and would love to go to the san juan islands for a day. The beach community of west seattle took on the look of a marine park. Id like to go to seattle for several reasons but my main reason would be to whale watch.
Our 34 hour classic whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. I think you should wait until you arrive to make your final decision. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming. The coronavirus crisis in seattle is a major threat to the stranger s ability to keep the city informed. Travel inspired cuisine by way of the northwest, the whale wins roasts the very best from local beaches, gardens and farms in its rustic wood fired oven and serves it to share on plates large and small in a light filled, converted warehouse space. Whales in the city,pacific science center, seattle, wa, wed april 18, 7 pm dear. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and. The product may not be resold, modified or redistributed in any way.
The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. April 17, 2018 sfgate article, tourists watch stunned as killer whales hunt, eat gray whale calves in monterey bay. We pride ourselves on having navigated many storms in the world of. Best time to whale watch in seattle seattle forum tripadvisor. Get the monthly weather forecast for seattle, wa, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Question my friend and i are coming to seattle for two weeks in april and wed really like to see the city. Flights leave seattle in the morning and return in the early evening, and vary slightly depending on the time of the year. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa. See orcas, humpback whales, minkes, and all the majestic wildlife in the san juan islands departing just 15 minutes north of downtown seattle. Went to whale wins especially for the winter monday night cassoulet. Whales in the city at pacific science center in seattle. Average weather in april in seattle washington, united states daily high temperatures increase by 6f, from 57f to 63f, rarely falling below 50f or exceeding 75f. Look for my black 4runner with the kayaks on top, my cell is 206. In latin, orca translates largebellied pot or jar, but orc also refers to a whale. Springer born late 1999 or early 2000, officially named a73, is a wild orca from the northern. Seattle ap whale researchers say a dead gray whale whose carcass was found floating in seattle s elliott bay sunday had likely died some time ago and showed signs of malnourishment. April 1, 2019 seattle times article, puget sounds southernresident orcas wow monterey bay, california, in rare sighting.
The spectacular natural beauty and relaxed rural lifestyle of the san juan islands feels like a world away yet this unique whale watching seaplane flight and cruise is just a daytrip away from seattle with kenmore air. San juan excursions rates and schedules whale watching seattle. Seattle new technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike. A big splash may indicate that a whale has just breached. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and their family members a 10% discount on all of our tours.
We always like to say that no two whale watching tours are the same. Each spring march, april, may provides one of the best whale watching opportunities in washington. View our san juan excursions rates and schedules for the san juan islands whale watching tourswildlife excursions and sea kayaking tours 2018 certificate of excellence winner san juan excursions gives 5% or more of its profits to conservation efforts and charitable organizations. Enthusiasts of erotic art in all its forms are welcome to join one of the hottest april events in seattle. Check out this beautiful whale having fun in the sea.
More than 20,000 gray whales migrate along the west coast. You are welcome to share your finished artwork if its not intended for commercial use. Guaranteed whale watching tours puget sound express. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Join facebook to connect with april whalestokesberry and others you may know. April 24 a rescue crew has cut a fishing net that had entangled a gray whale on friday. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. Malnourished gray whale found dead in seattles elliott.
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