Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle
Overview
The ONLY Whale Watching tour with hotel pickup in Seattle!
Most whale sightings in the Puget Sound happen near the San Juan Islands - make the most of your day and explore Deception Pass before your Whale-watching cruise!
Journey north of Seattle to Deception Pass State Park, a Pacific Northwest hidden gem with views that rival our National Parks! Explore the old growth forest among the jagged cliffs and secret coastlines before enjoying a seasonal catered picnic lunch. After lunch, we'll drive up to Anacortes and join our partners, Outer Island Excursions, on a 3-hour Wildlife and Whale Watching boat tour. The Outer Island Excursions Captain and Naturalist will share information about the Salish Sea while we cruise around the channels in search of whales and other wildlife. Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to 10 travelers. We also bring assorted snacks, water, and other cold beverages for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.
What's Included
- Lunch Seasonal picnic lunch by our local, female owned caterer.
- Snacks Lots of snacks available throughout the day
- Bottled water Variety of non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental.
- Transportation in a Ford Transit Passenger van (2022 or newer)
- All park entry fees are covered
- [BRAND] "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Gratuities for Marine Naturalist/Captain on boat tour
- Gratuities for Driver/Guide
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up where you're staying in Downtown Seattle including any hotel, Airbnb, hostels, and the port. If you are staying outside our legal downtown pick-up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Sheraton Grand Hotel.We will call/text/email the afternoon of day prior to your tour to confirm your pick-up location and exact pick-up time. No need to check-in before we contact you (unless you have a question, of course!).
1400 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Deception Pass State Park
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Anacortes
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Anacortes (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The boat can be windy and wet.
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
- If you have a dietary restriction, please inform us 48 hours before your tour departure
- All travelers must be 8 years or older to join this tour.
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
- We will join a larger tour for the Outer Islands Excursions Boat portion of this tour. Your guide will accompany you throughout.
- Total duration includes the travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5412P46
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Seasonal picnic lunch by our local, female owned caterer.
- Snacks. Lots of snacks available throughout the day.
- Bottled water. Variety of non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental.
- Transportation in a Ford Transit Passenger van (2022 or newer).
- All park entry fees are covered.
- TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Gratuities for Marine Naturalist/Captain on boat tour.
- Gratuities for Driver/Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching + Deception Pass Tour from Seattle will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchSeasonal picnic lunch by our local, female owned caterer.
- SnacksLots of snacks available throughout the day
- Bottled waterVariety of non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental.
- Transportation in a Ford Transit Passenger van (2022 or newer)
- All park entry fees are covered
- [BRAND] "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Gratuities for Marine Naturalist/Captain on boat tour
- Gratuities for Driver/Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The boat can be windy and wet.
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
- If you have a dietary restriction, please inform us 48 hours before your tour departure
- All travelers must be 8 years or older to join this tour.
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
- We will join a larger tour for the Outer Islands Excursions Boat portion of this tour. Your guide will accompany you throughout.
- Total duration includes the travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
