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Old 08-26-2016, 09:19 AM
 
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What are the best tour operators for orcas whale watching in terms of knowledge, education, environmental & conservatory protection, respectful of the whales during the tours, etc?
Out of San Juan Island? And out of Anacortes?
What are those to be avoided in these categories including being over profit greedy?
What time of year is best and worst to see Orcas species per se ?
Thank you.
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Old 08-26-2016, 05:35 PM
 
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When we stayed on SJI we went out with Capt. Jim Maya; relatively small boat (30-32' catamaran, IIRC) but he only takes a small number of passengers at any one time. I think he'll take 6 people, but the day we went there was just us and another couple. Boat was comfortable, Jim is very knowledgeable, and we had a great sightseeing trip. I would definitely go out with him again.
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Old 08-27-2016, 09:40 AM
 
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We really liked Western Prince Whale Watching, out of Friday Harbor. A very knowledgeable naturalist was on board and this an operator that is very respectful of the orcas (keeping the appropriate distance, etc.).
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Old 08-31-2016, 08:29 AM
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Location: Olympic Peninsula, Wa
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Puget Sound Express out of Port Townsend. You can watch from inside or outside the vessel during inclement weather. Older aspiring, passionate students knew so much and were able to answer all our questions. But the boat itself is piloted by an experienced captain.
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