Orcas Island Winter Whale & Wildlife Tour
Join one of our Whale and Wildlife tours departing from Rosario Harbor on Orcas Island. Come out and search for Orca (Killer) Whales, Humpback Whales, Gray Whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, bald eagles and much more. Our boats are faster and have a much longer range than any other tour boats in the region.
We offer regularly scheduled Whale Watching Tours from Rosario Harbor, Orcas Island in the heart of the San Juan Islands
Killer Whales (Orcas) live in the region all year round! We also frequently encounter sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles, otters and sea birds. Our boats are the fastest whale watching boats leaving from the mainland and we can accomplish more in 3 to 4 hours than what the big slow boats can do in 6 to 7 hours.
Our Orcas Island Location at Rosario Harbor, 1608 Rosario Road, Eastsound WA 98245
- Warm layers
- Rain Jacket
- Sunscreen & Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Tips are greatly appreciated
Children (and infants) require a standard adult or senior ticket and cannot join a tour unattended!
Check in for your tour begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Locations & Parking | Outer Island X
WHALE SIGHTINGS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FROM NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY! Although we frequently encounter whales and prioritize searching for whales, we cannot guarantee sightings this time of year. This isn't because the whales aren't here- it is because we have less visitors and therefore less boats searching to find them.
WINTER WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS: Winter is brisk in the Pacific Northwest! We will attempt to go out in most conditions, so be prepared for cold and rain. The whales and wildlife are already wet so they don't care about the rain! However, if it is very windy and the sea state is too rough, we may have to move or cancel departures. Please be prepared to be flexible for the best chance of success.
We have a 25% non-refundable deposit/ cancellation fee. Your trip is transferrable until 72 hrs before your departure. No-shows will be charged in full. Outer Island Excursions may cancel trips due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, you will be refunded in full. If you do have to cancel within 72 hrs of departure, you will be charged 100%, unless we can resell your tickets.
Please remember that if you need to cancel or reschedule the activity for any reason, you can call (360)376-3711 or email outerislandx@hotmail.com. If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch.