Come join us for a whale watching/wildlife tour from Friday Harbor on beautiful San Juan Island, just 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

Rates are at the bottom of the page. You can reserve by filling out our secure online order form or by calling 1-800-757-6722.

Why choose Western Prince?

1. Owner/Captain Ivan Reiff. "I am passionate about sharing the wonderful whales and wildlife of the San Juan Islands and am proud to do so in a respectful manner "

2. Experienced Local Naturalists. Some of the most experienced naturalists in the business are happy to call the Western Prince II home. The Naturalist makes all the difference and ours are without a doubt the best around.

3. Small Group Size. We have seating for 38, but limit guest counts to about 30, with 2 naturalists on board for more personal interaction.

4. Fast, Comfortable Boat. Our new high power, ultra low emission engines make us one of the fastest boats (cruising at up to 21 knots) in the US fleet, giving us greater range and more possibilities. Partially covered, cushioned seating gives extraordinary comfort in any weather.

5. Environmentally Conscious. Its not just a slogan. We were the first company on San Juan Island to use Biodiesel B20. And, while our naturalists are quite entertaining, we feel that education about the wildlife and our environment is a key part of the trip. We are one of the most respected boats on the water for responsible operation around the whales.

For more detailed information, or to see a month by month animal sightings chart, go to our Tour Info Page.

Please note, due to the drastic rise in fuel prices, a $2 fuel surcharge may be applied. Thank you for your understanding.

Looking for Memorial Day Weekend? We will be running 2 trips on Saturday, May 24th, one at 12 Noon and one at 4 PM.

*Children 1 and under are free.

Discounts:

10% off for: AAA, Teacher, Military

15% off for 14-Day Prepay Reservation. If you choose the 14 day prepay reservation discount you must make and pay for your reservation at least 14 days in advance. Please note that 14-Day Prepay Reservations are non-refundable and may not be rescheduled for any reason.

Discounts may not be combined.

Group discounts available.

Ask about our discounts for San Juan Islands residents.

Refunds and Cancellations:

Refunds are available on regular reservations with 3 days notice if you need to cancel. Cancellations with less than three days notice are charged 50%. A 100% charge will be made for same day cancellations and No-Shows. 14 day prepay discount reservations are a significant savings, are non-refundable and may not be rescheduled.

We were recently noted as a "Must Do" in the Seattle area by NWA World Traveler magazine:

What People Are Saying:

"Your staff is great and very informative about the whales as well as all of the wildlife in that area.  Our trip back to Seattle was not just filled with discussion about what great sightings we had of J-Pod, but how much we learned about Orcas and the area wildlife as well....

Thank you and your staff for making my Mother's Day a truly Great Day for myself and my family!"

Michele A., Seattle, Washington

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