$35 for Gray Whale Watching Tour from Island Adventures (Up to $69.25 Value)
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- Whale sightings guaranteed
- Luxurious vessel
- Knowledgeable captains
- 2.5- to 3-hour tour
A recent survey ranks whales' bellies ahead of safety deposit boxes and mattresses as the preferred place to store valuables. Experience one of nature's most priceless resources with today's Groupon: for $35, you get a gray whale watching tour from Island Adventures (up to a $69.25 value, tax included). Admission is free for children age 2 and younger.
With more than 100 years of combined experience navigating the islands, the passionate, seasoned stewards at Island Adventures have conducted more than 5,700 wildlife excursions, leaving more than 200,000 whale aficionados blubbering with joy. With convenient departures out of the protected waters of Everett, this voyage allows voyeurs to marvel at the springtime miracle of gray whale migration.
Setting sail in the Island Explorer 3, patrons can bask in the comfort and spaciousness of this mighty vessel, loaded with upper and lower decks of outside seating, with hearty viewing pulpits at the bow and spacious viewing windows for the land-legged. Spotting a gray whale is a difficult task for untrained maritimers, especially since the popularity of Free Willy drove most whales into seclusion away from screaming tweens. Yet Island Adventure's captains are such confidantes of the sea that they offer guaranteed gazings of these gorgeous, gargantuan blow-holed beauties.
Conveniently located 30 minutes from downtown Seattle, this award-winning tour spans up to three hours. While the vessel has a capacity of 249, Island Adventures tries not to book more than 150 folks per trip. Because of a short season, it’s best to take advantage of this tour while the waters are open, before the gray whales retreat from pontooning tourists and party barges loaded with vengeance-seeking descendants of Captain Ahab.
Reviews
Island Adventures won the 2010 Best Whale Watching in the Northwest award on CityVoter. TripAdvisors give Island Adventures an average of five owl eyes.
- The entire staff and crew were friendly and knowledgeable. The boat crew seemed like they were on a personal mission to find whales, no matter what... and they found some. – VBrauer0001, TripAdvisor
- The cruise was wonderful and I plan to take another some day. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone who enjoys watching whales, dolphins or just sea life and nature. – kogrone, TripAdvisor
Need To Know Info
About Island Adventures
Locally owned and operated since 1996, Island Adventures has consistently been voted the #1 whale watch company in Washington state. Their dedication to inspiring conservation through responsible whale encounters is second to none. Each voyage is led by an experienced captain and skilled marine naturalist that will both educate and entertain as you cruise the Salish Sea in search of whales and other wildlife.
Whether searching for orcas, humpback whales, gray whales, or minke whales, Island Adventures boasts the highest whale success rate in the region and was one of the first companies to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. The Island Explorer 4 and 5 were designed to the most comfortable whale watching boats on the water with full walk-around viewing decks, indoor heated seating, spacious restrooms, quality sound systems, and onboard cafes.