Everett Gray Whale Tour in Everett, WA
402 14th Street • Everett, WA 98201
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See whales in the wild! Located just 30 minutes from Seattle, Island Adventures’ Everett Gray Whale Tour takes guests through the calm protected waters of Possession Sound, Saratoga Passage, and Port Gardner Bay aboard the Island Explorer 5, a high-speed catamaran. The tour focuses on migrating gray whales, gentle giants the about the size of a school bus. While the primary focus of this Seattle whale watching tour are gray whales, guests will also have an opportunity to see seals, sea lions, eagles, osprey, seabirds, and other marine wildlife. The Island Explorer 5 features an outside rail viewing space and an indoor heated seating area for all guests, and three viewing decks for the best possible vantage point over the water.
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It depends on what you want to see! You can see whales at any time of year, and the vessels move to different locations throughout the year to optimize our chances. The spring tours from Everett are best for gray whales, summer and fall are historically best for humpbacks, orcas, and minkes, and the winter, while not necessarily peak season, still offers plenty of opportunity for seeing a variety of different whales.
Visitors are encouraged to dress in layers, even in summer. The air temperature often feels 10-20 degrees cooler than the water. Island Explorer vessels have large heated cabins and wind-blocked outdoor seating, but the more comfortable you are, the more time you'll spend viewing wildlife!
This tour departs in Everett, Washington, only 30 miles north of Seattle. Check-in directly at the vessel docked on Guest Dock 3: 402 14th Street, Everett, WA 9820.
Yes, this is a family-friendly tour.
A small folding stroller that can be stowed easily is allowed. Please be mindful not to block walkways or doorways for safety reasons. Many of our guests with young children find it most convenient to wear their infants or use a car seat carrier. The Tour can accommodate almost any situation, however, there are a few limitations. At this time, the tour cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs, and a few stairs are required to board the vessel. All of the vessels have restrooms, indoor and outdoor viewing, and cafe service on the main floor, but due to a few Coast Guard requirements, the vessels cannot be fully ADA-compliant. Please contact the Island Adventures office with specific questions.
Yes, lots of photo opportunities.
Tour duration is approximately 2 hours.
The vessels have great food and drink options available for purchase, but you are permitted to bring your own food and drink items as well. Because we sell beer and wine on our vessels, however, Washington state does not permit any outside alcohol aboard.
Only registered service animals are welcomed on the tours. Please notify the office if you'll be bringing a service animal with you on your tour.
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