The Ultimate Guide to Seattle Wildlife and Gray Whale Watching (2024)
January 16, 2024
"Off the port side, at 10 o'clock, we have two gray whales!" The naturalist shouts exuberantly. With breathless anticipation, we scan the water…
Seattle Whale Watching Guide
April 6, 2023
Whap! The resounding smack of an orca’s pectoral fin against the water signals a playful hello. A deep huff, accompanied by a cloud of steamy vapor…
What to Know Before You Go: Seattle Whale Watching FAQ
February 13, 2023
The boat falls silent. Our onboard naturalist has just announced that we’ve entered orca territory. Eyes are peeled all around, with no one speaking…
15 Facts About Gray Whales
January 17, 2023
It’s the cloud of steamy vapor bursting 10-13 feet out of the water, hanging in the air. Other times it’s the resounding “sploosh!” of the whale’s…
Orca Eyes: A Day in the Life of a Whale Watching Naturalist
March 26, 2021
Early morning sun crests over Seattle’s skyline as water pelts the windows of the San Juan Clipper ferry, erasing remnants of salt water spray from…
Fun on the Salish Sea: An Adventure with Mary’s Place in 10 Frames
August 2, 2018
With warm rays, clear blue skies, snow-capped peaks and sparkling waters for miles, it’s hard to forget how lucky we are to be surrounded by the…
This Is The Northwest – A Clipper Vacations Film
June 15, 2018
For the past 20 years, San Juan Clipper Capt. Jason Mihok has spent his summers exploring the Salish Sea and exposing locals and tourists alike to…
The Wonders of Whale Watching: Rachel’s Story
May 18, 2018
The sun’s warm rays, clear blue skies, snow-capped mountains everywhere you look and glistening cerulean waters – you couldn’t ask for more perfect…