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Private Boat Charters
The best orca (killer) whale watching is on the waters around San Juan Island. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewels" of the pacific northwest.
Ask us about round trip flights via sea plane from Seattle to Friday Harbor, where our charters depart.
Respectful Interaction With Wildlife
Packed With Serious Fun
Whether you are chartering a boat for team building, a wedding, a reunion, a bike touring group, , special occasion or just for privacy, one of our vessels is perfect for you.
Our reputation is stellar
Some of our regular clients are Backroads, Bicycle Adventures, Alaska Unusual, Events and Adventures, Duse &Associates, the Prime Minister of Latvia, Microsoft in Washington and Germany and many more. When you charter a boat with us, you are guaranteed a wonderful, carefree and memorable trip. We pride ourselves in attention to detail.
In addition to your boat charter,we can arrange your flight up from Seattle and can also arrange catering for your event.
The Sea Lion
3 - 3.5 hour charter, exclusive to one group
Peak Season: June 4 - September 15: $2195.00 (plus $80 fuel surcharge and 7.7% sales tax).
Off Season: Sept. 16 to June 15 : $1975.00 (plus $80 fuel surcharge and 7.7% sales tax)
By the hour: $750.00.00 + sales tax
This vessel accommodates up to 44 guests in the summer, May, June, July and August when the weather is likely to be perfect. If you are chartering this vessle in any other month, keep in mind that is may rain and 30 guests will fit in the salon:- 20 sitting - 10 standing. There is covered and open outside seating, seating on the bow, a fully heated cabin, a walk around deck and a roomy bathroom. 55' X 16', the MV Sea Lion is a US Coast Guard Certified Vessel. Sea Lion is stable, fast and was designed and built to our specification for a great wildlife viewing platform.
The Kittiwake
3 - 3.5 hour charter, exclusive to one group
Peak Season: June 4 to September 15: $795.00, (plus $30 fuel surcharge and 7.7% sales tax)
Off Season: Sept. 16 to June 3: $715.00, (plus 7.7% sales tax)
By the hour $250.00
This vessel can accommodate to 18 guests, however we find it most comfortable with 16 to insure plenty of space. There is a semi enclosed cabin area that seats 10-12, covered and uncovered outside seating. 30' X 12', the MV Kittiwake is a US Coast Guard Certified
All three of our vessels are equipped with:
 Rain coats and blankets on-board.
Binoculars, field guides, and wildlife library on-board
Professional, friendly. naturalist and captain on each trip
Members of a whale spotting service
Equipped with boat head
Hydrophone on board too. Hear the whales communicate!
AAA approved
Member of the Whale Watch Operators Association North West
Adhere to all Federal and Whale Watch Operators Association viewing guidelines. We enjoy an excellent reputation for respectful wildlife viewing.
Dall's Porpoise
All Charters require a non refundable 50% deposit, at time of reservation.
The full non-refundable payment for a charter is due 30 days prior to departure date.
Charters made less than 30 days from departures require full, non-refundable payment.
If the booking is canceled less than 30 days prior to tour, full payment will be charged. No amount will be refunded.
A no show will be charged full price; no amount will be refunded.
At the time of booking, there is a contract that will be sent to you
to be signed and returned for all charter reservations.
The above policy is in place to protect your space and to assure that you are accommodated on a first come basis. Once the above policy is implemented, we will be turning other business away in order to hold the space for you.
2006 baby orca by Traci Walter, naturalist
An orca whale doing a tail slap by Forrest Frank (one of our guests)
A charter on the Sea Lion with Orcas, by OrcaGirl.com
Orca whales blowing out - since orcas are mammals they come up to the surface to breath
Male Orca Whale taken by a guest on a whale watching charter
Photo of orca breaching by guest Dennis Anderson who chartered the Sea Lion
Photo of orca by guest who came out again and again - we now just call him Herb
Another orca photo by honorary staffer Herb 
Orca whale with a twist on its side by guest Dennis Anderson
Straight up! Orca photo by Dennis Anderson who chartered the boat for his high school group
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Charter the MV Sea Lion
Sea Lion has a roomy, heated cabin with tables, walk around deck, outdoor covered &outdoor open seating. We have a great caterer that can prepare delicious food for your private group and have it awaiting you when you board. A great treat for a private charter group.
The charter boat Sea Lion has a large, windowed, heated interior cabin with tables. Downstairs is the bathroom. Perfect for a private group.
Private Charter on the Sea Lion 55' whale watching boat from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Seating on the bow is fun for the adventurous charter guest. Blankets and extra jackets are kept aboard for private charters and so are high grade binoculars
Enthusiastic naturalists are what we are known for - two naturalists on a private tour over 20 guests
Guests on a whale watching charter aboard the 55' fast and comfy Sea Lion departing from Friday Harbor, steps from the Friday Harbor ferry landing
The Whale Plane (Kenmore Air Sea Plane from Seattle) in the back ground, can take up to 44 guests for a private charter - now this is a GREAT team building event
A private whale watching charter pulling away from the docks of Friday Harbor aboard the Sea Lion
A close up look at the bow of the MV Sea Lion
The Charter Boat MV Sea Lion with Brown Island in the back ground which is about 100 yards from our slip in Friday Harbor
Full side view of the Charter Vessel Sea Lion 55', new and FAST. This view is in her slip adjacent to the ferry in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island
The Captain gives a quick safety talk to a private charter group just before heading out to view orca whales near San Juan Island
Charter Boat Sea Lion guests seated in the stern just before taking off to go view orca whales and island scenery
Charter the MV Kittwake
The Kittiwake-certified for 24 passengers. Chaters aboard this vessel are best with 16 guests. The Kittiwake's slip is next to the ferry in Friday Harbor
Recent photo taken by a guest on our other boat Sea Lion. Note: Engines are OFF.
This was an unusual event when this orca seemed to come out of nowhere to check out the boat.
First orca went under, THEN came back under the other direction.
Kittiwake is a fast sporty charter boat and great for small private charters. Theere is a 3/4 cabin, covered or open seating.
Private charter group aboard the Kittiwake view orca whales. Photo sent in by a guest
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