3 Best Whale Watching Tours In Seattle

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Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

/ June 4, 2026

1.Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

3 to 5 hour whale watch from Seattle’s Pier 69, with a naturalist onboard and real chances at orcas, humpbacks, and more.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Save your money! You won't see much, if anything, and they don't do refunds if you don't see anything. We saw one tiny little whale from about a mile away :-( and for about 10 seconds. Not worth the money or time! We were on the boat for 6 hours!”

248 reviews3 to 5 hours (approx.)From $153.64by FRS Clipper

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Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

2.Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Half-day whale watching from Seattle’s Pier 69. Spot orcas and gray whales in the Salish Sea with a naturalist guide.

★ 4.5

“Amazing day out, we saw a pod of orcas and a bunch of grey whales. Stunning day and such lovely staff. Fully recommended!”

187 reviewsFrom $138by Clipper Vacations

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Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle

/ June 20, 2026

3.Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle

Whale watching in the Salish Sea plus Deception Pass’s old-growth coastal trails, with pickup from downtown Seattle and a pro naturalist.

★ 5.0

“This was an AMAZING Day!!! Our tour guide Matthew was completely incredible and we had so much fun. The provided lunch was a culinary feast (not a sandwich as expected). We got lots of history while traveling. On the Whale watching, we saw Humpback whales "courting" and then we saw Orcas playing. The Orcas put…”

4 reviews10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)by Evergreen Escapes Seattle

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3 Best Whale Watching Tours In Seattle