Friday harbor, san juan island is the most underrated destination in the pacific northwest. San juan safaris orca whale watching eco tour agency. San juan islands events friday harbor washington tours. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low season take a scenic cruise from seattle to friday harbor, where you will embark on an exciting day of whale watching and sea life exploration. We say humpback whales, orca whales, harbor porpoises, red foxes, deer, harbor seals, steller sea lions and even a balk eagleall from this property. Magnificent orca or killer whales can be seen in the salish sea around the san juan islands year round. From picnics and beach combing to art workshops and ice cream cones, san juan island is chock full of activities to keep you and the little ones happy all day. Biggs transient killer whales on an epic steller sea lion hunt. Sunset above san juan island tuesday night edition quarandroning the beautiful pnw one day at a time see you tomorrow. While we were en route to the san juan islands for the long holiday weekend, mv orca ran into some of her cousins directly east of friday harbor. Learn about the areas vibrant ecosystem from the on board naturalist and tour a charming island town.
Restaurants in friday harbor san juan island whale. Best whale watching tour boat on san juan island western. With our international travel planner, friday harbor attractions like maya s legacy whale watching can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away. Captain jim in the background as he so eloquently displays his love of history and animals. Maya s legacy whale watching we provide small group ecosystem and whale watching tours from the best location on earth to experience orca whales in the wild. Print a map san juan safaris san juan island whale watching. Once you arrive on san juan island, we are a short distance from the ferry terminal.
Popeye is a local harbor seal who can usually be found off of the main dock at the port of friday harbor, san juan island. Recreational, engaging and informative, we offer memorable experiences with a passionate crew, the most innovative boats, departing from the heat of it all, the west side of san juan island. Intimate and authentic whale watching and wildlife tours from san juan island, washington, just 90 miles north. Learn the ins and outs of visiting friday harbor, san juan island with your dog, cat, pet, etc. The whale museum is located in the beautiful town of friday harbor, washington. News about the things that make living in friday harbor and on san juan island great. Orca whales range through the san juan islands the most between march and october and you can expect to see them on the vast majority of our tours during that time, although we do have sightings throughout the year. Friday harbor gallery is minutes from the ferry on first street, off spring directly next to herbs tavern. Jun 29, 2015 a pod of resident killer whales near yellow island, northeast of san juan island. Local information about friday harbor, san juan island and. With your complimentary guidebook in hand, youll have about two hours to explore the quaint town of friday harbor.
Jul 26, 2016 after a day spent whale watching with the real locals, its time to cruise into the biggest and busiest marina on the island, friday harbor. Shopping lopez island, orcas island, san juan island. Boat charters san juan islands western prince whale watching. Your captain will take you on a guided whale watch cruise. San juan islands whale watching faq mayas legacy whale. Friday harbor ferry landing, port of friday harbor. Launching from snug harbor, the small boats accommodate just six passengers. San juan island center of whale watching in the pacific northwest. In the meantime, you can support your favorite shops and restaurants by shopping online or buying gift certificates for future travel. Theres no better place for a vacation in the northwest with the whole family. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near and far. San juan safaris kestrel is san juan island s fastest zodiac vesselperfect for anyone looking for a highspeed adventure.
Did you know san juan island has been gaining a lot of fame in recent years, in the united states and beyond. Friday harbor, san juan island mayas legacy whale watching. Mayas legacy whale watching departs from downtown in friday harbor and at san juan islands snug harbor resort, 10 mi. Jim maya mayas whalewatch charters he runs all year sent me this. Bud hut friday harbor san juan island is a recreational marijuana dispensary serving the greater friday harbor, wa region. May 14, 2011 bellingham, san juan islands, whale watching dalls porpoise, friday harbor, minke whales, san juan adventure, san juan cruises, san juan islands, stellar sea lions, whale watching admin today ended up being a great day in the san juan islands, with rain only coming for a short spell in the afternoon. Watching whales and wildlife on san juan island, near seattle wa. Your innkeepers will make you a wonderful breakfast this morning and then send you off on your adventure with san juan safaris. Friday harbor lodging, san juan island hotel near seattle and.
San juan islands whale watching report friday harbor. Your room features a cozy and romantic atmosphere complete with a king bed, picture window, gas fireplace, and an oversized jetted tub the perfect way to wind down at the end of your day. Maya s legacy whale watching provides personalized ecoadventures from the best location to experience orca whales in the wild. Feeding the alpacas at states inn and ranch, san juan island. Friday harbor house perfectly complements the charm and serenity of the san juan islands with its modern, comfortable design.
Friday harbor is the main town on san juan island, which is served by ferry from anacortes, several private craft, and three air carriers. Mayas legacy whale watching provides personalized ecoadventures from the best location to experience orca whales in the wild. Restaurants near mayas legacy whale watching, friday. Fairgrounds map for the san juan county fair, friday harbor, washington. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor low season. The most common way to get to friday harbor on san juan island. Going on a whale watch tour, as well as having her first oyster was on her bucket list. A couple of members of jpod caught us a little unaware as they swam along the north west coast of san juan island. San juan islands strong san juan islands washington. Follow the whale trail orcas island friday harbor san juan island. Mayas legacy whale watching, located in friday harbor, san juan island, carries on the tradition of responsible whale watching through educational, small group whale watching tours and private charters. Be whale wise friday harbor san juan islands visitors bureau.
Join captain hobbes who grew up on the water in england and has been operating whale watch tours and passenger vessels in the san juan islands for 12 years. Friday harbor house, a hotel in downtown friday harbor on san juan island, provides an ideal location for lodging, retreats, meetings, and romantic seattle weekend getaways. Maya s legacy whale watching is located in friday harbor. Apr 09, 2012 friday harbor, san juan island washington seattlegallery. You can reach us by washington state ferryfrom anacortes or by air with friday harbor seaplanes or westwind aviation. San juan island is the seasonal home to three pods of orca whales, and whale watching is among the island s most popular activities. Jim is still captaining whale watch trips and is now the dean of the san juan whale watching fleet. See orcas in the wild on a small group whale watching tour with maya s legacy whale watching at friday harbor, san juan island, 90 miles north of seattle.
Drive your own car, a rental, or take a shuttle to the washington state ferry terminal in anacortes, wa. San juan island tourist map san juan washington mappery. Finding us the whale museum friday harbor, washington. Mayas legacy whale watching friday harbor 2020 what. The companys whale watching vessels are the fastest and newest boats leaving from san juan island.
Bud hut friday harbor san juan island cannabis dispensary. Discover delicious restaurants in friday harbor washington made from the freshest local ingredients and seafood. Wonderful whale watching adventure mayas legacy whale. Visit our marijuana store and experience the bud hut way. Every once in a while, here in the san juan islands, we get an abundance of whales. We were watching a group of transients known as the t123s, when. San juan islands whale watching from friday harbor high. The tour provider offers 3hour narrated small group whalewatch excursions and private charters.
Whale watching with captain jim maya off san juan island. We had to travel from orcas island to san juan island by ferry, but it was well worth the trip. Kestrel has a wraparound observation deck and restroom. Wildlife and whale watching tours with mayas legacy whale watching lasts between 2. To achieve these noble goals, she came to visit san juan island.
If only there was a beautiful place close by to sneak away to for the weekend, maybe with some sun, good eats, long walks on the beach, a little bit of culture. Southern resident orca and biggs orca on full day whale watching trip san juan islands. Once you return to friday harbor, visit one of our amazing restaurants in downtown friday harbor or soak in the hot tub at the tucker house inn. This art scholarship fund raiser is sponsored in 2019 by. In july of this year, my best friend janine and i took a trip up to friday harbor on san juan island in washington state. San juan safaris orca whale watching, friday harbor, washington. Restaurants near maya s legacy whale watching, friday harbor on tripadvisor. Sidney service will resume on sunday, march 29, 2020. The san juan islands, just north of seattle, washington, is the best place in the world to view orca whales in the wild. Desticam webcams of the san juan islands, friday harbor. We leave from the dock closest to the whales for your best chance to see orcas. San juan island mayas legacy whale tour sept 19, 2019.
Mayas legacy whale watching, friday harbor ticket price. Maya s legacy whale watching offers a premier experience on a 15passenger, brandnew, custom designed boat with heated cabin for comfort in all conditions. Things to do friday harbor travel guide san juan island. We saw harbor seals, sea lions, a bald eagle and orcas. Thanks to anna maria of the tucker house and harrison house suites both pet friendly options downtown friday harbor. Mayas legacy whale watching, located in friday harbor, san juan island, carries on the tradition of responsible whale watching through educational, small. Besides being a fantastic departure point for whale watching, san juan island is a must see and must do destination in the amazing pacific northwest get away from the city and come to beautiful san juan island for a day or more and explore the islan. Close to roche harbor, near friday harbor, peaceful, quiet. Whale watching friday harbor lodging, san juan island hotel. When the ferry lands in friday harbor the first building youll see is the bright red office of the western prince right on the water. San juan island 90 miles north of seattle is the best place for orca whale watching as we are located in the heart of salish sea. Transient orcas paid us a visit off the coast of friday harbor. San juan island tourism san juan island accommodation. This video is from our encounter with members from the southern resident killer whales jpod on march 21, 2020 off friday harbor, san juan island.
Mayas legacy whale watching friday harbor san juan island. Whale protection zone proposed near san juan island. As you step off the san juan clipper onto the wooden docks of friday harbor, you immediately experience a mellow vibe inviting you to forget the hustle and bustle of city life. Community calendar and poster board san juan island update. A great day out whale watching with maya s legacy whale watching. Following the whale watching cruise, step off the boat and onto san juan island for some touring on your own. Recreational, engaging and informative, we offer memorable experiences with a passionate crew, the most innovative boats, departing from the heart of it all, san juan island, washington. What to do in friday harbor san juan islands washington. Visit the whale museum or the sculpture garden at westcott bay reserve. Recreational, engaging and informative, we offer memorable experiences with a passionate crew, the most innovative boats, departing from the heart of it all, san juan island.
San juan safaris, located in friday harbor on san juan island, is in the perfect location to provide you with the thrill of seeing orcas in their natural habitat. Mayas legacy whale watching, friday harbor inspirock. We at san juan safaris hope that you will have time to enjoy one of our whale watching tours. San juan island update serving san juan island, friday harbor, and roche harbor. Friday harbor whale watching san juan island near seattle. Peak season is from mayseptember, but that shouldnt stop you from visiting during the offpeak months. Residents of friday harbor and san juan island are lucky enough to have this world renowned oyster farm in their backyard. They offer two different tour options for you to choose from.
Whale watching on san juan island with western prince. Located on san juan island, friday harbor is the major commercial center of the san juan islands archipelago and is the county seat of san juan county. Book an orca whale watching tour from friday harbor, san. Maya images offers stunning orca and other wildlife and scenic images to the public through art galleries in friday harbor and through personal sales. Discover that perfect holiday read, catch a movie, play or concert, launch on a whale watching adventure, or simply sit in the shade and enjoy the comings and goings of the boats, ferries and sea planes. World class whale watching, scenery, restaurants and more. Mayas legacy whale watching friday harbor 2020 all. Steve millers famed san juan island estate in friday harbor, washington. Mayas legacy whale watching san juan islands visitors.
The visitors bureau will encourage travel to the san juan islands in support of our small businesses when it is safe to do so once again. Visitors posing with popeye, the resident one eyed harbor seal living at the port of friday harbor, san juan island. During my annual oneweek vacation on san juan island, my orcaobsessed crew spends two days on the water with maya s legacy whale watching. Today, we had 24 transient orcas and two humpback whales in the area. How to get to friday harbor, washington on san juan island.
Book your orca whale watching tour with mayas legacy whale watching, departing daily from san juan island, just 90 miles from seattle. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. The san juan update has been produced for islanders by ian byington since 1997, so we can see what happens around here. Mayas legacy whale watching friday harbor 2020 all you. Mayas legacy whale watching friday harbor, san juan island. Family owned and operated with over 25 years of combined experience small groups for. International service to and from sidney, british columbia,does not sail on any day of the week during winter schedule. San juan island galleries in beautiful friday harbor, wa. Humpback whale by ken rea breaching humpback whale by mayas legacy.
This guide was created to assist our guests in having more fun while visiting our island paradise. The first third thursday san juan county continue reading. Friday harbor is a town in san juan county, washington, united states. Ive gone out whale watching with many outfitters on san juan island, and these folks are my favorite. When the wind is right, their grumbling can be heard for miles. Seattle whale watching tours in san juan islands, friday. Covers ferry questions, lodging, activities, pet sitting, and more. San juan island, we have produced a helpful map with information about our whale watch tours as well as points of interest around friday harbor and san. The federal agency noaa is asking for your opinion before it decides whether to move forward with a proposal to create a whale protection zone in the waters near san juan island. My little sister is coming to visit this weekend and we are heading to friday harbor san juan island on sunday morning and spending a few days there we are already signed up to do the orca whale watch but im hoping people can. Transient orca breach maya s legacy whale watching.
Snug harbor on the west side of san juan island, and friday harbor, within walking distance from the ferry. Friday harbor travel guide san juan island washington. San juan bistro friday harbor freight vics drive in. Port townsend and san juan island whale watching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off.
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