Clipper Vacations

Seattle-area residents and visitors alike are thrilled to see the return of the San Juan Clipper, the only operator offering half- and full-day whale watching tours from the downtown Seattle waterfront (Friday through Monday, May through October). At this time of year, passengers can glimpse mammal-eating transient orca whales, humpbacks and gray whales finishing their northern migration across the Salish Sea, plus a variety of playful seals, sea lions and swooping bald eagles. Guests can also choose to enjoy the Clipper's direct, fast ferry, featuring a brand-new interior, prime for weekend getaways that give sufficient time to explore magic-tinged San Juan Island.