San Juan Island Whale Watching

Watch more than 85 magnificent Orca whales rise from the North Pacific’s Salish Sea, the inland marine waters surrounding the incredible San Juan Islands. Although these whales can be seen following salmon runs all year round, the most frequent sightings are from late April through late September.

Many whales can be seen from shoreline parks or aboard a whale watch tour boat. Professionally–trained naturalists enhance this amazing whale watching adventure. Get close to and learn about these majestic creatures and the Islands' ecosystem include joining a wildlife search cruise or a sea kayaking adventure. Lime Kiln Point State Park, known as Whale Watch Park, is an excellent location to keep a lookout for whales. While the island's main attractions are the orca "killer" whales that reside in the San Juans, the Islands are alive with wildlife, marine life and more than 200 bird species. Take a cruise or a walk on the wild side and see Dall porpoise, harbor porpoise, harbor seal, Orca or minke whales, stellar sea lions, river otters, wild mink, kingfishers, and other species. Catch the bald eagles, osprey, hawks, and wild turkeys perch in island trees. Migratory birds, such as trumpeter swans, great blue heron, harlequin ducks, and Canada geese stay on island lakes and saltwater shores. Discover deer grazing in meadows, river otters bobbing along freshwater banks, and rabbit and red fox frolicking in the prairie. Discover the transient and indigenous species make the San Juan Islands one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the world! 

Thar’  She Blows, whale watch cruise package available from May 1st through September 30, 2010

• 3 hour whale watch tour for all room occupants
• Tickets to the Whale Museum
• $100.00 gift certificate to the Peppermill Restaurant (The Peppermill is closed Sunday & Monday)
• 2 night minimum stay in 1 or 2 bedroom suite
• 2 or more adults with or without children
• No walk ins
• Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance
• Includes our complimentary hot breakfast
• Exercise room and outdoor Jacuzzi
• Free access to the offsite indoor pool and fitness center
  No other discounts or changes are permitted

• Please phone 800-354-1812 for this special. It is not available from any Travel Agency or Best Western
• The total amount of your stay will be charged as your deposit upon completion of your reservation
• See the end of this page for our deposit and cancellation policy

Orcas Galore, whale watch cruise package available from April 15th through September 30, 2010 

• 3 hour whale watch tour for 2 adults
• 2 night minimum stay in one of our Queen Suites for 2 adults
• $75.00 gift certificate for dinner at the Peppermill Restaurant and Lounge off of our lobby (Closed Sunday & Monday)
  
• $25.00 gift certificate for the Peppermill for each additional night of a 3 or 4 night reservation
• Voucher for free access to the off site San Juan Island Fitness Center and indoor pool 
• No walk ins
• Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance
• Includes our complimentary hot breakfast
• Exercise room and out door Jacuzzi
• No other discounts or changes are permitted

• Please phone 800-354-1812 or click here and click on Best Western Friday Harbor Suites  for this special. It is not available from any Travel Agency
• The total amount of your stay will be charged as your deposit upon completion of your reservation
• See the end of this page for our deposit and cancellation policy 
  

View our Deposit & Cancellation Policy
For complete package information or reservations phone 800.354.1812