Weather at sea is always colder than on land and therefore we recommend dressing appropriately, by wearing warm clothing and good sturdy shoes. Your victoria vacation begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour. We pride ourselves on offering unforgettable whale watching experiences combined with value for money prices, making it affordable for the whole family. The divine dolphin, featured on national geographic, animal planet, the travel channel, and in numerous magazines and publications, has been taking people to encounter the glorious dolphins and whales of drake bay, costa rica since 1998.
Clipper vacations 2701 alaskan way, pier 69, seattle, wa 98021 sits just below the space needle in the belltown neighborhood of seattle. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through. The victoria clipper is not the best way to see whales in and of itself. Tours from seattle orca spirit orca spirit adventures. San juan clipper from seattle san juan islands washington. Go whalewatching in cabo san lucas aboard a real pirate ship called the bucaneer queen. This is the original whale watching tour from reykjavik and one of the most popular attractions in iceland. With the guidance of a trained onboard naturalist, you will be taken to an area worldrenowned for wildlife, where you will be on the lookout for orca, minke and humpback whales as well as dalls. There is a cashonly bar on board the nyc whale watching boat. Apr 10, 2018 clipper vacations 2701 alaskan way, pier 69, seattle, wa 98021 sits just below the space needle in the belltown neighborhood of seattle. When you join san juan safaris on a whale watching tour, youll have a great chance to observe orca whales in their natural environment. We are pleased to offer you an everexpanding variety of travel, hotel and tour options, including the san juan islands, seattle, and victoria, b. You will be accompanied by an experienced bilingual guide and learn all about humpback and gray whales. He then moved into the world of commercial diving and worked.
All ages are welcome, and children are especially encouraged to participate in the official whale and dolphin count taken by the crew. A hydrophone, a special marine microphone, is onboard so you can listen to the whales. To hear these bewitching symphonies as a part of your whale watching adventure is a rare treat. The 5 best things about a victoria clipper whale watching trip. Warm summer sun reflects off of downtown skyscrapers as the crew makes final preparations to embark on a. Enjoy whale watching and a san juan island day trip from seattle. Our passengeronly ferry service with daily, yearround departures to victoria, bc allows you to skip the traffic and travel seamlessly to your destination. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or a fun and relaxing evening on bellingham bay. Jim makes every whale watching tour the excursion of a lifetime. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins among other whale species.
Hop on our sleek, highspeed clipper catamaran for a relaxing and scenic cruise experience. The victoria clipper ferry does daytrips to friday harbor and back, searching the sea for whales and. Contact eagle wing tours victoria bc and vancouver island. If you would like further information on the deals and prices for each tour or package, please contact us by phone or email. Victoria clipper round trips from seattle to victoria. Our crew bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Taking it all the way to victoria and taking a tour out of that city is a better idea, ans victoria is so compact that you can walk almost everywhere. Due to state regulations during the growing health concerns of covid19, our tours are temporarily unavailable.
The scenic threehour cruise offers amenities like dutyfree shopping, inseat food and beverage service, and views of puget sound and. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching the. Spotting beautiful dolphins and whales is a great memory youll want to capture on film forever. Westin bayshore hotel, 1601 bayshore drive, vancouver pricing in usd and may vary based on actual travel dates best available rates based on 7day minimum advance purchase. If you need assistance or have feedback, call us at 18008882535 so that we can personally assist you.
Clipper vacations will take you to friday harbor, where you can take a whale watching tour. Whales are the largest yet also some of the most mysterious creatures on the planet. Upon arrival, enjoy time to explore the inner harbour, check out the parliament buildings or have lunch before hopping on an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. Biologist led, 3 hour whale watching tours, leaving directly from the beach in sayulita. The trained naturalist on your tour will be a wealth of information and will educate you about the whales habits and other marine and bird life seen in the area and surrounding islands. Our 34 hour adventure whale watching tours depart from friday harbor, just steps from the ferry landing. Whale watching in the san juan islands the mandagies. Join us for a chance to encounter the incredible whales and dolphins of faxafloi bay. A locals guide to whale watching in the san juan islands. Their enormous size, their gentle nature and the great ocean depths that they reach mean that encountering them in the wild is incredibly moving. Dec 09, 2015 2016 gray whale watching schedule stop in coupeville. Free use of binoculars, blankets, jackets, books, maps, and more. Get tickets on the clipper ferry, enjoy whale watching, and find a range of other activities at the click of a button.
Cruise and whale watching excursion its early in the morning and as we stride onto the deck of the san juan clipper for our seattle gray whale watching trip, the crew happily. I have never seen so many pods of orca whales, so close and active. You have around 60 minutes until you are picked up for the golden circle tour. Meet whale watching tour 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure at. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition. Oregon whale watching tours whales tail charters depoe bay. Modern, fast, safe, stable coast guard inspected boats.
Clipper vacations is well known as your travel experts in the pacific northwest and western canada for over 30 years. This oneway trip whisks you from downtown seattle to the inner harbor of victoria. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia. As followers of the lost clipper project over the years specifically 20 years for us as of june 2019. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises. Seattle whale watching tours 2019 clipper vacations. From seattle guests may travel by victoria clipper ferry downtown seattle to. In accordance with the pacific whale watching association guidelines pwwa, clipper uses lowimpact, sciencebased viewing methods to ensure guests are observing whales and sea life in a nondisruptive manner. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or. Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour.
Seattle whale watching tours 2019 clipper vacations youtube. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. Upon arrival, hop an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. Marine mammal spotlight dusky dolphins, 160 3 2019 not only do we have the sperm whale off our coastline all year round but kaikoura is also home to the resident dusky dolphin. Clipper vacations departs from pier 69 at 2701 alaskan way. Seattle whale watching san juan safaris san juan island. Contact eagle wing tours to learn more about the best whale watching tours in. The victoria clipper runs a highspeed boat trip between seattle and the charming englishinfluenced city of victoria, canada. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Clipper vacations is your pacific northwest travel experts and specializes in holidays, hotels, and packages in seattle, victoria, whister, vancouver, and across the pacific northwest. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. This whale watching tour is one of the best experiences in my life, and i will never forget the incredible feeling of being so close to these. This is a fully guided tour and we offer coffee and homemade pastries.
After the whale watching tour, you can walk around downtown and buy something to eat. The louder the click the closer to the whale we are, so if the captain is hearing the echolocation of the sperm whale and its quite faint we may need to make a move of 1 mile or more and hopefully on the next listen that click should be a whole lot louder indicating that we are a lot closer to that individual. We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 24. The divine dolphin drake bay all you need to know before. For over 20 years, clipper has provided the only seattle whale watching tour direct to the san juan islands. See whales and local sealife in the wild, learn from an expert naturalist plus visit beautiful friday harbor in the san juan islands.
Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Captain jason mihok of the san juan clipper shares a memorable whale watching encounter with one of the real locals, matia. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper vacations. Our coast guard inspected vessels travel farther and faster than other tours, allowing you the best chance to see whales and other wildlife. Whalewatching cruise around the arch and lands end where the. Our five boats seat 18, 30, or 36 people, ideal numbers for whale watching enjoyment in a group. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper. With an expert onboard naturalist as your guide, cruise through the waters of the salish sea while on the lookout. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper. This is the only cruise that leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing you to skip the traffic and get out on the water. You can also borrow one of our warm blankets and overalls. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south.
For whale watching in hervey bay, choose from one of our many packages. What brochures would you like clipper vacations to send you. Facebook instagram tripadvisor flickr youtube twitter. Whales are sighted more than 90 percent of the time. With outside decks, youll have plenty of room to take pictures of our favorite mammals including your people. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. This way you can enjoy our beautiful whales and fantastic eyjafjor. The divine dolphin tour is an awesome adventure guided by sierra and an excellent captain and crew. Gray and orca whale watching is still available with the victoria clipper out of. Get exclusive information about wale tour dates, video premieres and special announcements by submitting my information, i agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about wale based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in. See whales and local sealife in the wild, learn from an expert naturalist plus visit beautiful.
He first explored the coast through sailing and was a sea cadet sailing instructor for many years. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and. Orca whale watching adventure clipper vacations youtube. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour plus hotel stay. Jun 26, 2017 captain jason mihok of the san juan clipper shares a memorable whale watching encounter with one of the real locals, matia. Splish splash, full speed ahead with clipper, this dolphin is 8 long and sure to swim right into your heart. Starting early in the morning during rush hour traffic, its best to give yourself plenty of time to fight traffic and find a parking garage clipper vacations. Download a pacific northwest travel brochure clipper vacations. Year round whale watching tours from reykjavik iceland. Get closer to the whales in the only sailboat in iceland. Passengers may disembark, from late april to midoctober, or stay aboard for a 2. They offer specialized grey whale watching excursions, providing eager locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity into the existence of these magnificent animals. The beauty of the journey the victoria clipper iii takes a scenic route through washingtons deception pass and the san juan islands in search of whales. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour.
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