Outer Island Excursions Anacortes - Whale Watching Tours & Fishing Charters

We did the Anacortes tour option and it was great! The crew was amazing and the boat was a smooth ride. The whole reason we were in the area was to live out my life goal of seeing wild orcas and we did! We were a little late for orca season and the good weather, but the crew spotted them at the very end of the trip. They were the only tour boat to find them that day! Special shoutout to Kate for helping my husband reschedule our original tour when I ended up in the ER, and for being so enthusiastic and optimistic.

— ashly c

Today, our family embarked on an unforgettable whale watching adventure with Outer Island Excursion aboard the Blackfish II. Captain Drew and marine biologist Natalia were exceptional hosts! We were thrilled to spot numerous pods of orcas, including two that showcased an impressive behavior known as a skyhop. Our journey began just outside the harbor, and for nearly three hours, we followed various pods as they swam gracefully through the water. What a remarkable experience!

— Robert Gorham

We loved our whale watching experience. The guides were so knowledgeable and approachable. We felt more like friends at the end. We saw Transient killed whales and sea lions, seals and many birds. I would suggest bringing many layers and some snacks and drinks. Would definitely go again, and maybe try a different time of year and see if there are different wildlife to see.

— Hannah Goehry

We had the best time. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It was chilly so bring layers. We were on the boat with the three Ts (Thomas, Trevor, Tiffany). They did a fantastic job at pointing out specific animals and an eagle’s nest as well as providing information about the area. We got to see 2 different pods of orcas, eagles, seals, and sea lions. Definitely recommend using this company for whale watching.

— Widnelly Canales

This literally could not have gone any better. Our crew was Brooke, Drew, and Sam. They were all incredibly kind, knowledgeable, informative, interactive, and funny. Like actually funny, I'm not just saying that. They really go above and beyond to make sure you are having a good time and get a chance to see everything. They definitely went above and beyond for us when my partner's hat flew off his head. They literally turned around and fished it out of the water 🥹 seriously can they be any sweeter!? We were able to see a humback whale, Victory, playing in the kelp. We also got to see a pod of orcas with 4 generations and a baby in tow! I almost cried. Plenty of ocean birds, seals, and porpoises, but the whales were of course the highlight of the show. It's very clear that the crew not only loves their jobs but loves whales, loves the ocean, and wants to keep this place beautiful and clean for generations to come. When a plastic bag was spotted the crew fished it out. Everyone that was on our tour was respectful and considerate. We had such an amazing time and not only will I highly recommend Outer Island Excursions to people I know but I would love to go on a tour with them again. I've never been a repeat customer or any tour before but it really doesn't get better than the experience we had here. Worth every penny!

— Denycia Haley