Whale Watching

SCENIC SEAPLANE FLIGHT FROM SEATTLE WITH A SAN JUAN ISLANDS WHALE WATCHING TOUR

Looking for the best and most scenic Seattle whale watching tour experience? First, you’ll fly via seaplane from Kenmore/Lake Washington direct to Friday Harbor Marina on San Juan Island. Then, a naturalist will guide you on a three-hour San Juan Islands whale watching tour with San Juan Safaris. More than 90 percent of the tours encounter whales ranging from orcas to gray whales, humpbacks, or minke whales. You’ll be absolutely immersed in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest for an utterly unforgettable day or–better yet–a weekend.

Can be booked as a day trip or enjoy an overnight stay in Friday Harbor and return to Kenmore on a flight the following day.

2025 Schedule and Fares

Departure Flights: 
Seaplane Flight departs Kenmore/Lake Washington
March 9 – May 14:  7:30am Mon-Fri and 9:30am Sat-Sun
May 15 – Sep 15:  8:00am Mon-Fri and 8:30am Sat-Sun

Whale Watching:
12pm – 3pm with San Juan Safaris out of Friday Harbor Marina (NOTE:  Whale watching tour occurs on same day of arrival flight to Friday Harbor)

Return Flight:
Seaplane Flight departs Friday Harbor Marina
March 9 – 31:  5:00pm Daily
April 1 – May 14:  5:30pm Daily
May 15 – Sep 9:  5:30pm Mon-Fri and 6:00pm Sat-Sun
Sep 10 – Sep 15:  5:30pm Daily

Fares:
March 9 – May 14:  Adult $479 | Child $439
May 15 – June 19:  Adult $499 | Child $459
June 20 – Sep 15:  Adult $539 | Child $499