where to see orca whales
Seattle Orca Whale Watching. Partnering with San Juan Safaris for an incredible orca whale watching tour youâll never forget. Weâre located in the San Juan Islands just 90 miles north of downtown Seattle. The San Juans are the best place to see wild orca whales in the United States. Youâll be amazed when you see the power and beauty of these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Our tours are an easy day trip from Seattle by car and ferry or plane.
Whales & Whale Watching. Once hunted for oil and bone, today the whales of the northwest coast are recongnized as being unusually intelligent, gentle creatures. The most common whales you are likely to see in Alaska are orcas, or killer whales and humpbacks.