Seattle, Washington

Day-long whale watching tours from Seattle, around Whidbey Island, to the iconic San Juan Islands. Sail through breathtaking Deception Pass, and travel through the protected waters of the Salish Sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale and sealife conservation. Mammal-eating orcas are sometimes spotted hunting the harbor seals and porpoises that make up their preferred prey. Minke and humpback whales may be seen, and both California and Steller’s sea lions join the salmon hunt in late spring and early autumn.

Canada

With more coastline than any other country in the world, it makes sense that Canada offers some of the world’s best whale watching. Both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts feature viewing opportunities for a long list of species.