Welcome to San Juan Safaris
Whale Watching -
Our Vessels

The Sea Lion
Built just for us to our specs, Sea Lion was newly built in 2006.

Coast Guard Certified for up to 49 guests, we like to keep it roomy and generally have approximately 44 guests aboard.

There is seating in the cabin for about 24 guests, outdoor cover seating, seating on the bow and open air seating on the stern.

As with all three of our vessels, Sea Lion is equipped with a professional hydrophone and stocked with jackets, blankets, field guides, wildlife books, high grade binoculars and books just for kids.

The Sea Hawk
We usually limit our tours on this vessel to 24 guests, (certified for 28).

Covered or open outside seats, walk around desk, a fully enclosed cabin with seating and table - snug and cozy and heated should the day be chilly.

Jackets, blankets, books and binoculars kept on board for guests use. The Sea Hawk dimensions are: 42' X 14'. Sea Hawk is a US Coast Guard certified vessel.

The Kittiwake
We usually limit tours on this vessel to 18 guests to ensure lots of personal attention and plenty of space for viewing (certified for 24).

Covered or open outside seats plus a semi enclosed cabin. The Kittiwake dimensions are: 30' X 12'

Jackets, blankets, books and binoculars kept on board for guests use.

All vessels:
Covered or open outside seats.

U.S. Coast Guard certified vessel.

Fastest certified vessels on the island

Rain Coats and blankets on-board.

Binoculars and Field Guides on-board

Professional Naturalist and Captain on each trip.

Equipped with marine head

Hydrophone on board too. Hear the whales communicate!

We pride ourselves on the following:
Members of a whale spotting service

30 years in eco-tourism

Member of the Whale Watch Operators Assoc. North West

Follow all Federal and WWOANW guidelines

Are courteous and conscience around wildlife.

We take numerous groups out such as Bicycle Adventures, Elderhostel, Microsoft, Trek Tours, Family Reunions, Wedding parties and Team building groups.

We specialize in personalized service and small group sizes.



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Built in 2006 MV Sea Lion 55 foot


Sea Lion is a perfect boat for whale watching and wildlife viewing


Sea Lion has a walk around deck, cozy indoor cabin that seats 24, covered outdoor seating &open outdoor seating

The Kittiwake in its slip at Roche Harbor, directly across from the restaurant.


A great Whale Watching Vessel, The Kittiwake is Coast Guard Certified for 24 guests. We prefer small tours and only take 16 guests.


Here she comes back in from another successful whale watching tour with smiling guests.

The Sea Hawk in its slip directly next to the ferry landing in Friday Harbor.

whale diving, pair of kayakers spyhopping whale