Top San Juan Islands Food & Drink Classes

Get up close with the killer whales off Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands near Seattle, on this guided, 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise from Eastsound. Led by naturalist guides and captains, climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters — plus a wide variety of birds and more. Sightings are guaranteed from April through early September.

Get up close with the orca whales off the San Juan Islands near Seattle on this 4-hour whale-watching cruise. San Juan Island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid-April to October. It’s also considered the best place to view orca whales.

Indulge your inner foodie by delving into the Orcas Project in the Pacific Northwest. A collaboration between winemakers and vineyards in the region, you’ll enjoy an exclusive tasting of the limited wines available in the tasting room in Eastsound. Paired with a cheese board and nibbles, it’s the perfect way to discover more about the history and winemaking process behind the Orcas Project.