On our visit to Friday Harbor we went whale watching with San Juan Safaris. Although it was a little early in the whale watching season; Brian and his team expertly navigated us to see the whales. During our whale watching tour we came upon two transient whales who eventually met up with another two transient whales. One of the most exhilarating experiences on our tour was being able to witness one of the whales spy hop. Spy hopping is when a whale comes straight out of the water to look around and then goes back down. This was a thrill to witness and something I won't easily forget anytime soon.

Aside from the whales we were able to see a variety of wildlife. On our trip we saw bald eagles, porpoises, and seals to name a few. The San Juan Islands are such a rich environment for wildlife in addition to being an absolutely beautiful place to be out on the water. There is nothing quite like being out of the water on a sunny day with the sunshine beating down on your face, and the wind whipping your hair. The entire trip was a feast for the senses.

San Juan Safaris doesn't just provide a whale watching excursion, but an opportunity to learn from the experts. Brian and his team are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to whales. They are eager to talk about the whale's behaviors, swim patterns etc. It is up to you how interactive you want to learn on your whale watching tour to be and how much you want to absorb from them. In my experience, as long as you keep asking questions they are eager to share their knowledge and answer your questions to the best of their ability.

A transient whale spy hopping.

We lucked out with perfect weather on a calm day; a winning combination for a whale watching tour. The boat we went out on for our tour was the perfect size, small enough to feel intimate, but large enough to provide room for us to move around. From first glance it was obvious Brian takes pride in his boat; it is a clean, well maintained, and provides a smooth ride. There was plenty of room for everyone to be outside at once for viewing wildlife or inside if it got too cold. They also were kind enough to provide extra blankets in case you happened to get cold or wanted additional protection from the elements.

Whale watching is a the perfect activity for the whole family. There is something to interest everyone on the tour.

I highly recommend Brian and his team at San Juan Safaris. We are eager to return to Friday Harbor and go with Brian on kayaking expedition this Summer.

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by San Juan Safaris. All opinions stated here are my own and I was under no obligation to write anything other than my personal experience. I will never write about anything I did not enjoy or find to be a valuable experience.