A wonderful day on the water with Captain Amio!…read more Since we were on Lopez Island, and the ferry to get back to Friday Harbor was so complicated, Amio picked us up where we were staying, and took us on a fabulous ride. The weather was perfect. We saw porpoise, heron, eagles and seals-as well as a host of beautiful boats The whales didn't make an appearance but we got to see a number of the different harbors through & around the different islands. . Captain Amio's knowledge of the area enhanced our journey. Great day on the water. Noah's communication made it easy to figure out everything. The boat was clean, had a bathroom and OUR 3 hour tour ended successfully. (It was supposed to be a 4 hour tour, but we sacrificed a half hour on each end since he picked us up on Lopez, we thought it was worth it).

Noah and Friday Harbor Boat Rentals (FHBR) were fantastic. I rented the Nordic Sun for an…read moreafternoon island cruise on 7/17/2024 to show my mom and wife more of the San Juan Islands. He is very professional as he sent me a text in the AM asking if we needed anything special to help us prepare etc...so first the Boat...Nordic Sun is a wonderfully restored tug that easily accommodates 6 so having 3 on the boat with Noah was very spacious...the boat is very clean and has a full head!!! Our tour was awesome and Noah added color and history as we cruised while giving us our space to enjoy the beauty and have a glass of wine!!! CAN'T RECOMMEND NOAH ENOUGH....oh and I thought the price for a 4 hour private cruise was very fair!!! we will us Noah and FHBR again!!! Tim B.

Did the half day in the afternoon on Memorial Day (5/25/26). We went out from 3:30pm to 7:30pm and…read morewere able to see a few different kind of pods (T123's and T60's). Stanley from T123 is huge! We also saw some seals as well. It was definitely a "drive" going north west all the way up to Canada but it was totally worth it. Lots of good info and they were so nice.

OMG I could write a book extolling all the wonderful moments and experiences we had on our tour. We…read moresaw MANY MANY whales and hung out by ourselves for a LONG TIME. We got to ask questions, take pictures and absolutely cherish all our moments with a large group of whales. Alex knew who they were and shared insights in the family structure. IT WAS A LIFE LONG DREAM OF MINE. Y'all DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Thank you, thank you! LOVE LOVE LOVED THE EXPERIENCE!!

The team and vessel were exceptional! Traveling group also included a baby. Our team was…read moreaccommodating and did their best to ensure we saw humpback whales, seals, and eagles! Thank you Captain David and Josiah!

I highly recommend a sailing with Capt. David. We live in Friday Harbor and scheduled a sail with…read morethem to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We met another couple celebrating their anniversary as well. It was a magical sail with a beautiful sunset and we were graced with Orcas. Capt. David is a great photographer too. He sent photos to our emails and he captured a great moment of my husband and I. I had his photo made into a metal print to always remember the moment. The bean bag chairs are super comfy and you can bring your own special bottle to enjoy a toast with. When the sun goes down it is quite chilly, Capt David came out with blankets for all of us. He even supplies binoculars. This is one of my favorite things to do on the island. Whether you are a local or a tourist you will enjoy this experience.

Captain Ward made for a fantastic day on the water. He was knowledgeable, informative, and a…read morepleasure to sail with. He quickly realized we enjoyed sailing ourselves and struck the perfect balance between offering guidance and letting us take the helm. Along the way, he shared interesting insights about Orcas Island, the surrounding waters, and local history that made the experience even more enjoyable. It was a perfect afternoon of sailing, and we would highly recommend Captain Ward to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable experience.

For the price and the experience, you simply can't pass this up! We had a fantastic three-hour sail…read morewith Northwest Classic. Captain Ward took our group of six out of Deer Harbor for a 6 p.m. sail, and it couldn't have been better. Half of our group had previous sailing experience, while the other half were complete beginners. It was the perfect introduction to sailing for the newbies and a wonderful way for all of us to experience the beauty of the islands. We'll definitely book again! If you're staying on Orcas Island, or on a neighboring island in the San Juans, check out classicdaysails.com

Amazing whale watching trip! Nate and Nat were awesome and full of knowledge! You can tell they…read morelove what they do! Highly recommend if you're in town to book a trip with them! Will be back for sure!!

I live in the Seattle area, and it was on my bucket list to go whale watching and see some orcas! I…read morehighly recommend deer harbor charters, especially if you live in the area. The first time we went out we didn't see any orcas, so we were able to go back out another time for free for a second chance! The naturalist and boat captain were amazing and knowledgeable on all kinds of facts, and you can ask any question, and the experience of seeing orcas was incredible! They also provide professional photographs taken on your outing after the trip

This review has been incredible delayed, but I would highly suggest Pacifica for a fun night out…read more We did the bioluminescent kayak tour and it was excellent. I had never kayaked at night before so the environment was pretty incredible and the bioluminescence was fascinating and quite beautiful. The silence, the darkness and the guides sharing stories and history of the area made it a really great experience. We will be back to take our kids once they are old enough!

I can not say how wonderful this company is!!! When I have guest visiting this is a must!! We…read morerecently did 2 kayak outings.. the first one was just a relaxing paddle around The bay and exploring Tods inlet..The second was absolutely mind blowing! We did the unique night glow tour.. if you decide to do it and are lucky enough to get a spot it is a must!! EJ who is the front desk gal is so sweet and accommodating! Sorry if I got your name wrong also the 2 owners are just fabulous!!

Very bad business practice…read more We booked a 3pm tour. It was the last day that we are in Vancouver, we would be flying home that night. At 1:45pm, after we have planned our whole day around the excursion and checked out of the hotel in preparation of this tour, Sea Vancouver office called and said they are cancelling my tour because they "need a minimum of 4 people and only 3 people booked". I explained that we are leaving the city that day, and we planned our whole day around this, and if there is anything they can do. It is unreasonable to only notify me 75 minutes prior to departure time - we were already on the way to the departure point! The only thing they said was that they will refund me in full (I'd better hope so since you cancelled it with incredibly short notice!) I understand that it may not be economical to operate a tour based on fixed cost, but this was NOT written anywhere when I booked it on the official website, but they were happy to take my money when I booked. The confirmation email stated "We reserve the right to delay or cancel a departure for events beyond our control (e.g. adverse weather conditions, technical or mechanical issues, etc.)" -- well, operating a boat when there are "only" 3 paying customers is definitely in their control, they just choose to screw over their customers. This has put a really sour taste on my trip to Vancouver. I would encourage everybody to stay away.

First of all, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend this for all! Specially if its your first time in…read moreVancouver or have not been around the harbor! This was our first time in Vancouver, and whats not a better way to experience it than by taking a boat tour! We honestly planned this boat tour super last minute, so we called a few places, but they were all closed. Fortunately, Sea Vancouver still had tours going out until 7pm which was the last one! The lobby is located in the Westin hotel and the ride is 90 minutes long, which takes you all around the harbor of Vancouver to the English Bay! There was so much to see at the waterfront and we even saw a few dolphins along the ride! We were hoping for orcas too but maybe next time haha. Overall the boat tour was absolutely amazing! Terry our captain, made the experience super educational a fun! Love that guy! Thanks Cap! And thank you Sea Vancouver!