I was just wondering where the nearest orca whale watching excursions leave from in relation to port angeles. My wife and i want to drive up to sequim for a day and then spend a couple of nights in vancouver bc. Port angeles whale watch company tourstourism tour. Bc ferries does not operate a ferry service between british columbia and washington. Going to seattle middle of july, and wanting to take car ferry from seattle over to port angeles and the olympic peninsula. Whale watch tours from the olympic peninsula island adventures. Eagle wing tours adopts wild 4 whales fee research wildlife fee. Then ferry back to port angeles and pick up your rental car and return to seattle. Tourstourism port angeles regional chamber of commerce. My daughter and i want to drive from seattle to victoria, b. Port angeles things to do with or without a car on the. For port angeles ferry reservations and ferry fares. Wsf salish ferry in storm from port townsend to coupeville.
Thousands of happy passengers agree port angeles whale watching is the best on the olympic peninsula. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Island adventures whale watching port angeles, port angeles, washington. Killer whales are majestic creatures, who we have the privilege of interacting with frequently. Let us help you begin your fantastic adventure by downloading our. Island adventures whale watching port angeles home. Online reservations can be made up to 6 hours prior to departure. We also have two scarab style boats gold wing and serengeti. The port is responsible for promoting and enhancing the economic vitality of clallam county. Ferry schedule daily departures to victoria and port angeles.
The downtown area was elevated in the early 1900s and many older buildings were covered. Unless you have a thing for ferries or for victoria. Killer whales alongside the ferry victoria port angeles. When whale sighting reports come in, we typically alter course towards whales within range of the boat. A premier whale watching destination located just outside the famed olympic national park. Orcas island washington ferry schedule and information. Jul 28, 2009 today july 27 we saw killer whales alongside the ferry from victoria to port angeles. The olympic peninsula has 15 viewing spots along the pacific ocean, northern olympic peninsula coast including ferry routes between port angeles and victoria, b. The 18mile coho ferry ride from downtown port angeles to vancouver island provides visitors to the. Port angeles whale watching offers daily guaranteed whale watching tours departing out of the port angeles boat haven.
Whale watching cruises are one way to spot large marine mammals, but. Port angeles autopassenger and passengeronly ferry. Port angeles ferries, washington ferry schedule alltrips. A gray whale that became entangled in a fishing net east of port angeles has been set free, according to officials friday afternoon. Getting to victoria cheaply originally published november 2, 2008 at 12. Jun 04, 2010 if you just want to get to port angeles id probably just go to edmonds and take advantage of the 15 miles of i5 that youd take to get north instead of slogging through bainbridge. You can even download the files so you can listen to them whenever you want if youre whale geeks like. Port angeles is a city steeped in history as a logging center of the olympic peninsula.
Black ball ferry line daily departures to victoria and. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. Park in a lot in port angeles and walk on the ferry to victoria. Island adventures whale watching port angeles facebook. The port of port angeles is a municipal corporation approved by clallam county voters in 1922 and established in 1923. The washington state department of natural resources dnr. Seattle, wa to downtown victoria, bc victoria clipper passenger ferry 2 hours and 30 minutes. Largest of the san juan islands with miles of trails, inviting lakes, spectacular vistas, biking, hiking and whale watching excursions.
Port angeles is a premier whale watching destination located just outside the popular olympic. Unless you have a thing for ferries or for victoria, take your whale. For our whale watch tours from port angeles, please checkin at the landing mall ramp. Orca whale watching from port angeles, washington on the olympic peninsula. The waters surrounding port angeles only a short drive from seattle offer one of north americas finest vantage points for upclose viewing of humpback whales, gray whales, resident and transient orca whales a. Fascinating and educational olympic peninsula whale watching excursions are a mustdo for visitors of all ages. For same day travel, please contact the departing terminal for availability. Ferry access is currently provided by only one system. In recent years, the waters surrounding port angeles have become one of the leading destinations for viewing humpback whales in north america. The feiro marine life center is a port angeles attraction located on the port angeles city pier at 315 n lincoln st port angeles, wa 98362.
Whale watching at olympic national park my olympic park. With almost 85 whales amongst the group, youll have plenty of opportunities for a close encounter with these magnificent creatures. Port of port angeles boat or ferry in port angeles. Ok, so if i am reading what everyone is saying correctly, i should fly into seattle, rent a car take the ferry from port angeles, to victoria, spend a couple days in victoria and book a separate whale watching excursion, and then take a ferry from victoria to vancounter with the car on the pacific coast lines. Delivery service restaurant only food must be paid for in advance prescription drop off and pick up. The smithsonian magazine names port angeles, washington as one of the countrys top whalewatching destinations. The mv coho sails between port angeles, wa and downtown victoria, bc.
Shortly after arriving in the inner harbour, youll join us for your 3 hour whale and wildlife watching adventure. A crew member will come to the top of the ramp to check you in and guide you to the boat. Theyre all official stops along the whale trail, a series of west coast sites from british columbia to northern california where the public can get a gander at. With a population of 19,038 as of the 2010 census, it is the largest city in the county. When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. Tour guests crowded the boats rails and followed the directional. The best time of year for port angeles whale watching is from march until. The port angeles whale watch company guarantees whale sightings from may 14 to november when you hop aboard one of their whale watching tours. Two ferry operators provide travellers with ferry service between port angeles and victoria bc on vancouver island the mv coho, a privately owned passengervehicle ferry which has served the interests of travellers from around the globe for some 50 years operates port angeles to victoria yearround.
My personal opinion is that the port angelesvictoria ferry is not ideal for whale watch either. I am confused on the price and the best way to do this. Victoria to port angeles victoria forum tripadvisor. About port angeles whale watch company port angeles whale watching offers daily guaranteed whale watching tours departing out of the port angeles boat haven. Vancouver to port angeles 3 ways to travel via bus and. Port angeles whale watch company visit port angeles washington. Port townsend is also the launching point for whalewatching tours aboard the puget sound express. Continue east on sr 104 for 8 more miles through port gamble to the kingston ferry terminal.
Black ball ferry line daily departures to victoria and port. We are booked on the black ball ferry to port angeles in a few days. Whale watching near port angeles port angeles forum. Northwest cabs taxi cab rates, taxi service, cab service. Jul 10, 2015 ferry from port angeles,wa to victoria b. When i booked a whale watching tour from port angeles earlier this month. Daily tours depart from the port angeles boat haven and usually last 45 hours long. Orcas island to port angeles 3 ways to travel via ferry. The car drive is pretty long so we are interested in taking a ferry. Eagle wing tours is proud to be victorias first whale watching company to adopt a. Eagle wing tours has a whole fleet ready to get you out on the water. Unforgettable things to do on a port angeles vacation, plus recommended nearby activities in the pacific northwest.
Drive north on wa3 n and take the wa305 exit toward. Ferries leave edmonds for kingston about every 4060 minutes, depending on the time of day. Hotel and package bookings are available up to 72 hours prior to departure, or by contacting the packaging office. Tours from port angeles orca spirit orca spirit adventures. Book an exciting boat ride on the waters surrounding the peninsula and uncover the amazing world of gray and humpback whales. Although we have been to victoria many times, i have never noticed exactly where this ferry leaves from, and their website is not too clear. Humpback comeback delights whale watchers as rescuers study. Port angeles whale watch company 2020 all you need to know. Coho yearround passenger and vehicle ferry linking victoria, b. Orca spirit whale watching tour promotion must be purchased with a minimum 2night victoria package including ferry.
Our newest boat 4 ever wild is a catamaran with both indoor and outdoor seating for up to 50 people. Also, trying to find a place to stay over on the coast by forks. There are 4 ways to get from vancouver to port angeles by bus and ferry, car ferry, bus, car or plane. Whale watching port angeles or victoria eagle wing tours. For out of town ferries please schedule 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability.
There are 3 ways to get from orcas island to port angeles by ferry, car, bus or car ferry. Port angeles whale watch company 2020 all you need to. Port angeles also provides a ferry terminal facility for ferry service to victoria in british columbia. We are so serious about finding whales for our guests, we guarantee sightings on every whale watch tour from may through november. Port angeles san juan safaris san juan island whale.
Port angeles is a premier whale watching destination located just outside the popular olympic national park. Today july 27 we saw killer whales alongside the ferry from victoria to port angeles. Coho, named after bcs silver costal salmon, travels the distance between port angeles and victorias. In recent years, the surrounding waters have become one of the leading destinations for viewing humpback whales in north america.
Whale watching port angeles yes, victoria can be just a short 1 hour 35 minute ferry ride away travelling by car or on foot, it can be so easy to go killer whale watching from victoria as opposed to port angeles. Port angeles whale watch company, tourstourism, tour operators page, outdoor recreation page. Black ball ferry line operates the mv coho 90minute vehicle and passenger ferry between the inner harbour of victoria, bc and port angeles, wa. Spend time in victoria and go whale watching from there. If you are starting from south of seattle, just take the tacoma narrows bridge. Port angeles ferry terminal kingston ferry terminal bainbridge island ferry terminal port townsend ferry terminal. Shortly after arriving in the inner harbour, youll join us for your 3 hour whale. Ferries depart from 199 sunset avenue south in edmonds and cross the puget sound to the kingston terminal at 11264 state route 104, which connects easily to u.
However, there is a private vehicle and passenger ferry service available between victoria downtown and washington state. Frequently asked questions about victoria tourism victoria. Port angeles whale watching, olympic peninsula tours. Both mammaleating and salmoneating orcas are often seen in the area as well.
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