What time of year can you see orcas in Seattle?
What time of year can you see orcas in Seattle? What is the best month to see the whales? – Peak season is considered the summer months of mid-June through early September. During this time, we see whales (orcas, humpbacks and/or minke) on over 90% of our tours. There are whales here year round, but much less predictably so outside the summer months.
Is whale watching better in Vancouver or Seattle?
Neither is a really good base for whale watching--both are quite a distance from where the orcas tend to be found. victoria or the san juan islands make a better base for whale watching.
Where is the best place to see orcas in Washington state?
Lime Kiln North State Park: This park, located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, is arguably one of the best places to see orcas from land on the planet.
Can you see orcas in October in Seattle?
It's whale-watching season in Seattle! Although orcas, gray whales, and humpback whales can be spotted in the Pacific Northwest year-round, May through October is the best time to look out for southern resident orcas.
What is the whale watching capital of the world?
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Can you see orcas from the shore?
Shore-based Whale Watching: Spend an afternoon at Lime Kiln Point State Park, a 36 acre day use park on the west side of San Juan Island considered one of the best places in the world to view orca whales from shore.
Can you see orcas from Seattle ferry?
Experience the ONLY half-day Seattle whale watching tour that departs directly from downtown! Embark on a 3-5 hour (depending on sighting locations) adventure aboard the San Juan Clipper fast ferry as an expert naturalist helps you spot transient orcas, humpback whales and other sealife.
When and where can you see orcas in Seattle?
Beyond its brush with Tom Hanks in the early '90s, Alki is one of the best places in Seattle to see orcas, especially in fall and winter, when the resident orcas swim back to this area. The best chance of spotting orcas here is to head to the western side of the beach and look north, towards Bainbridge Island.
Are orcas in Seattle year round?
You can see orcas in Seattle, Washington and the surrounding areas year round. But summer between May and September are the best times to kayak with orcas. That's because their food source, salmon, is most active around this time.