Island Adventures

1801 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221

800-465-4604

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Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Anacortes

118 Reviews

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Owner description: We pride ourselves as being one of the most experienced and dedicated whale-watching companies in Washington. Because of our very high success rate,... more » Owner description: We pride ourselves as being one of the most experienced and dedicated whale-watching companies in Washington. Because of our very high success rate, Island Adventures was one of the first and only companies to guarantee whale sightings on every tour - but it's our team of highly qualified crew that will make your trip unforgettable! They boast over 100 years of combined experience in the islands, over 4100 days with the whales, and have led excursions for over 80,000 satisfied customers.

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ChrisnTracey

Grimsby

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8 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

3 helpful votes

“What a day! The sights, the crew, the trip of a lifetime.”

Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Captain Mike found a super pod of transient (mammal eating) Orca within an hour of setting sail. We followed them for most of the day and were treated to some spectacular sights. Brook the onboard naturalist was fantastic with her knowledge of the whales and her commentary on what we were seeing was excellent. Tyson cooking was spot on and... More

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Lanetk

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14 reviews

6 attraction reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

7 helpful votes

“Great whale watching tour with a bonus”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

These guys run a first class operation. From the knowledge and friendliness of the staff, the top notch boat, free wild life guide to even the reasonably priced food offerings everything exceed my expectations. On our tour we saw a harbor seal, a bald eagle, 4 gray whales, several California Sea Lions, and many sea birds. To top it off,... More

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Thank you for reviewing your trip with us! It sounds like that was a great trip to be on. It can be such a treat to see two species of whales on any given day and that happened a few lucky times this year on our gray whale tours. Overall, our gray whale trips in 2013 were exciting and record-breaking!... More

Traveller-Pig

Antigua

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20 reviews

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6 helpful votes

“Great day trip Grey Whale watching from Everett”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

We took the 3 hour grey whale watching trip from Everett and we had a great day. The team on board were very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. We saw three grey whales repeatedly throughout the whole trip and we even saw some bald headed eagles and seals. My wife was unconvinced by the trip... More

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We are happy that we were able to win your wife over! Gray whale season is one of our favorite times of the year because they are a lot of fun to watch and very reliable. They return to the same feeding locations year after year which provides a great whale watching opportunity and experience. We have a large and... More

Weygantg

Naples, Florida

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9 reviews

4 attraction reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“Absoutley the best!”

Reviewed 30 April 2013

I actually did the whale watching adventure last year in July, but am planning on retuning this July too! I can’t say enough great things about this company! I am a while fanatic … so when one of the Orcas swam right under our boat directly in front of me it brought me to tears. I cried like a little... More

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Thank you for the review! We are so happy that you got to experience the orcas in such a meaningful way. We love hearing stories like yours and being able to offer you a day and a trip like that is why we enjoy our jobs so much. We hope that you enjoy yourself just as much this July and... More

C B

Everett, Washington

1 review

“Great Whale Day”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

Had a great day watching whales. But the best part was that this company cares about the animals and follows the regulations. They are very good at anticipating whale movements and let the whales come to them. I have observed other tour boats doing very questionable maneuvers toward the animals. I hope those boats get fined and eventually shutdown.

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Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review! We do take pride in the way we run our trips and we appreciate it when our guests acknowledge it. We hope that our respect for the whales and other wildlife keeps our guests coming back! More

Glenn C

East Wenatchee, Washington

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7 reviews

5 attraction reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Great Puget Sound Experience”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

We took an Island Adventures Whale Watching trip out of Everett Washington on March 29, 2013. This company offers a guarantee that the customer will see at least one whale or the client can return until whales are seen. In our case we saw 8 Gray Whales! I was impressed at the respect that was shown the creatures: the boat... More

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Thank you for your description of your gray whale trip! We appreciate you taking note of our captain's adherence to whale watching laws. It is really important to us that we follow all rules and regulations while we are out on the water and we are so happy that you joined us for our record breaking gray whale tour. Never... More

AProsken

Pullman, Washington, United States

1 review

“Excellent Tours, Knowlegeable Staff and a great day on the water!”

Reviewed 5 April 2013

I've taken a few trips out with Island Adventures and every one has been excellent. While we did not get to see orcas on every trip, we did see other whales, and lots of other local wildlife. The captain is always great, and their naturalist is friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I love this team and they're the only ones in... More

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Thank you for the review! We would love to see you again this year and would love the opportunity to possibly show you other types of whales as well. In the summer, there are three species of whales that visit our area: orca, minke, and humpback, and sometimes we see more than one type per tour! No matter what, we... More

megals0316

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“A must do in Western Washington with the best crew in the state!”

Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

I have been on board the Island Explorer 3 multiple times for gray whale watching and each time am greeted with a friendly crew who are always so excited to be doing what they do! Brooke, one of the naturalists, does a wonderful job of making her way around the boat to make herself available to answer any questions. She... More

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Thank you for reviewing your trip(s)! You are right - Brooke is a great naturalist. She is always excited about the animals that we see and makes sure everyone has all of their questions answered as she makes her way around the boat. We are happy you've made your way back for gray whale season for a few years in... More

Hysazu

Poulsbo, Washington

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Looking for an amazing day on the water? Look no further!”

Reviewed 5 April 2013

I'm sure you've heard great things about whale watching in the Pacific Northwest. It's hard not to. Orcas. Gray Whales. Minke Whales. Humpbacks. Not to mention the other critters you're likely to see. There's plenty to take in but the way you see it and who you see it with is equally important. If you're looking for a company then... More

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Thank you for the multitude of compliments! And thank you for pointing out the other awesome critters that we see every day. The wildlife can be equally as exciting as the whales and we try our best to point out anything interesting, educate our guests, and give them the best trip possible! We are so happy that you have enjoyed... More

John C

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6 attraction reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

2 helpful votes

“Excellent whale watching tour”

Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Amazing whale watching trip. We saw 5 whales really close up. Staff is very pleasant, helpful and knowledgable. Recommended highly if in Seattle area. Great for all ages. Boat is very comfortable even in cool weather.

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Thank you for your review! You highlighted some of the more important aspects of our tours - we pride ourselves in being the most family friendly boat in the area and we strive to make the trip comfortable for everyone on board. While we still recommend bringing/wearing lots of layers during any time of the year, we also provide a... More