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Orcas Island
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Orcas Island, is not named after the Orca whales as one might expect, but rather, named after Don Juan Vincente de Guemes Pacheco Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo Conde de Revilla Gigedo (!!), the patron of a Spanish explorer and viceroy of Mexico.

 

Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours

Owner Operated, Guided by Local Naturalists. Small Intimate-Sized Quality Tours. Fast, Stable Boat Powered by Biodiesel.
800-757-6722

 

San Juan Excursions

Whale watch in comfort aboard the Odyssey. Heated cabins, comfortable outdoor seating, eco-friendly Biodiesel. 800-809-4253 www.watchwhales.com

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San Juan Safari's.  P. O. Box 2749, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-1323; Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858.   Fax: 360-378-6546.  E-mail

Whale Watching, Sea Kayaking and Birding from Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Engaging professional naturalist guides, excellent equipment. 30 years of eco tourism experience providing personalized adventures for small groups and independent travelers. Our company is known for its work in developing “Best Practices” guidelines for respectful interaction with wildlife. Why be herded when you can be guided? Serious Fun - Join us!

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San Juan Excursions. P.O. Box 2508, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone:360-378-6636; Toll-free: 1-800-809-4253. E-mail

Experience the excitement of seeing orca whales, harbor seals, sea lions, Dall's and harbor porpoise, gray and minke whales, bald eagles and a variety of seabirds in their natural environment aboard the 65’ classic motor yacht "Odyssey". Fueled by eco-friendly biodiesel, the Odyssey is a comfortable, spacious and stable cruising vessel; ideal for viewing wildlife with wrap around decks and large heated cabins. Our USCG-licensed captain and two certified marine naturalists provide an informative and entertaining voyage. Join us on one of our daily cruises or charters for your own private group or event. Locally owned and operated.

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San Juan Outfitters. PO Box 325, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-1962; Toll-free: 1-866-810-1483. E-mail

Join us for a Whale Watch, Sea Kayak, or Adventure Tour. The San Juan Islands are considered the best place in the world to observe killer whales in the wild, and there is no better location to depart from than our marine adventure center at Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. We specialize in small groups, with a low guest to guide ratio. Whether you are on our whale watch vessel, or kayak tour, guests can expect to see Killer Whales, Harbor Seals, Porpoise, Seals, Bald Eagles and more. Families and people of all abilities are welcome.

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Carli Whale Watching. 710 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-0302; Toll-free: 1-888-221-1331.
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Whale Watching - Friday Harbor

Bon Accord Charters.  P. O. Box 472, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-5921; Toll-free: 1-800-677-0751.  E-mail

Carli Whale Watching. 710 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-0302; Toll-free: 1-888-221-1331. E-mail

Crystal Seas Kayaking, Inc.    P.O. Box 3135, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-7899; Toll-free: 1-877-SEAS-877.  E-mail

Maya's Whale Watch Charters.  210 Madrona Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-7996.  E-mail

Outdoor Odysseys.  86 Cedar Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Toll-free: 1-800-647-4621.  E-mail

San Juan Safari's.  P. O. Box 2749, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-1323; Toll-free: 1-800-450-6858.   Fax: 360-378-6546.  E-mail

Scamper Charters.  685 Spring Street, #191, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Toll-free: 1-877-314-3532.  E-mail

Sea Quest Expeditions.  Near Friday Harbor.  P. O. Box 2424, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-5767; Fax: 360-378-8767.

San Juan Excursions.  San Juan Excursions.  P.O. Box 2508, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-6636; Toll-free: 1-800-80-WHALE, or, 1-888-88-WHALE; Fax: 360-378-6652.  E-mail

San Juan Boat Tours.  Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA.  Phone: 360-378-3499; Toll-free: 1-800-232-ORCA (6722).

Western Prince Cruises.  One block from the Ferry Landing.  P. O. Box 418, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-5315; Toll-free: 1-800-757-6722; Fax: 360-378-4240.  E-mail

Whale Watching - Roche Harbor

Fairweather Water Taxi & Tour.  P. O. Box 4341, Roche Harbor, WA 98250.  Phone: 360-378-8029.  E-mail

 

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San Juan Safaris

Whale Watching and Sea Kayaking from Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA.

Naturalist guides, excellent equipment, 30 years eco-tourism experience.
Why be herded when you can be guided?

Serious Fun - Join Us!

sanjuansafaris.com

800.450.6858

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San Juan Outfitters

sanjuanislandoutfitters.com

Whale Watching, Sea Kayaking, Adventure Tours

We specialize in small groups with a low guest to guide ratio departing from Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Families and people of all abilities welcome.

Call 866-810-1483 E-mail

 

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The Whale Watcher's Guide: Whale-Watching Trips in North America by Patricia Corrigan, Roger Payne. Paperback, 328 pages, Updated edition, March 1999. Order now...

Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus Orca in British Columbia and Washington State by John K. B. Ford, Graeme M. Ellis, Kenneth C., III Balcomb
Paperback: 104 pages, University of Washington Press, ISBN: 0295979585.  Updated edition, June 2000. Order now...

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