Address: 714 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Phone: +13603780302
Sunday: 8AM–5PM
Monday: 8AM–5PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–5PM
Saturday: 8AM–5PM
Joseph Boone
Cannot say enough good about this tour. Private boat, Captain Ken was incredibly friendly, and a passionate naturalist filling the trip with lots of interest facts. His face beamed when he spoke, you could tel that this was his hobby and not a job.
Nikhil Mantrawadi
Cap. Ken is the most amazing and knowledgeable person to be with watching Orcas on high waters!!! It was the most memorable and a trip of a lifetime.
Marie Trottier
The whale watching trip was incredibly easy to book & what a great price for an intimate experience. The boat is smaller because it only seats 6, which means that you get to enjoy a personal journey. Ken kept in touch through email & once we were on the boat he shared many stories about the orcas and the other wildlife in the area. Highly recommend Spirit of Orca & will definitely do another trip!
Megan Taplin
We had the best time on our private tour with Captain Ken! We left the dock early, we had a smooth ride and he kept to our request, which was to focus our time on the orcas, where ever possible. That being the case we spent about 2 hours straight watching a pod of beautiful whales. Ken was very hospitable and knowledgeable and the photos he sent us were amazing! We had a great time and would love to book with him again!
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Dress in layers and season appropriate. It is cooler on the water than on land.
There is so much marine life here. From five species of whales to pinnipeds. There are 172 species of sea birds including bald eagles, tufted muffin, auklet, scorer and many more.
We see whales all year long. However the "whale watching season" starts in May and goes through September and into October.
Yes, call us at 360-378-0302, and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Although there are many reasons, scientific evidence links increased whale mortality to periods of low chinook (king) salmon abundance. Chinook salmon makes up at least 80% of their diet. In the last 35 years, chinook numbers in the Salish Sea have declined by 90% mainly due to human activity. NOAA is responsible for bringing back the Southern Resident Killer Whales and the endangered Chinook Salmon, and it is my opinion they have been failing to do their job.
All members of the PWWA share a passion for the Salish Sea and its wildlife and are deeply committed to protecting it for future generations. PWWA operators regularly support salmon restoration projects and participate in community outreach activities related to whale and marine conservation. We routinely contribute to whale research, both financially and by sharing valuable sighting information collected on the water with government agencies and research organizations. We’re often the first to spot problems on the water, such as whale entanglements, and serve as a caution sign around the whales, signaling private boaters to slow down.
There is a Marine Head (Toilet), but I strongly encourage you to use the restroom before boarding, so we are not interrupting the tour. ***Please Use the RESTROOM before you come to the boat. There are Public Restrooms at the Ferry Terminal and at the Spring Street Landing Pier in building with a clock on it.***
The Spirit of Orca is a 26' Striper, that is fast and economical. We only take six passengers so there is plenty of room and no struggling to see the whales.
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