Whales: Whale Watching | Our Whale Pods
San Juan Islands Wildlife
Departing daily during summer months, our 50-foot tour vessel is the perfect platform for viewing the wildlife of the San Juan Islands. Orca Whales are the primary focus of our sightings, but the other wildlife frequenting these waters are just as thrilling. The breathtaking soaring of Bald Eagles and playful Harbor Seals are typically standard fare for the cruise. Often you'll sight Dalls Porpoise, with their black and white coloring mimicking the Orca. Minke Whales, smallest of the seven great whales can also be found in these waters. Our knowledgeable captain and crew provide narration about the wildlife and the history of the region.
Orca Whale Pods
There are currently 85 Orcas Whales in the San Juan Islands, below are the ID number, name and estimated year of birth.
J-Pod
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K-Pod
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L-Pod
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| J1 Ruffles 1951 |
K7 Lummi 1916 |
L2 Grace 1953 |
| J2 Granny 1911 |
K11 Georgia 1932 |
L5 Tanya 1963 |
| J8 Spieden 1933 |
K12 Sequim 1970 |
L7 Canuck 1960 |
| J11 Blossom 1972 |
K13 Skagit 1971 |
L12 Alexis 1930 |
| J14 Samish 1974 |
K14 Lea 1976 |
L21 Ankh 1937 |
| J16 Slick 1972 |
K16 Opus 1984 |
L22 Spirit 1970 |
| J17 Princess Angeline 1977 |
K20 Spock 1986 |
L25 Ocean Sun 1924 |
| J19 Shachi 1979 |
K21 Cappucino 1986 |
L26 Baba 1955 |
| J22 Oreo 1985 |
K22 Sekiu 1987 |
L27 Ophelia 1964 |
| J26 Mike 1991 |
K25 Scoter 1991 |
L32 Olympia 1954 |
| J27 Blackberry 1991 |
K26 Lobo 1992 |
L41 Mega 1976 |
| J28 Polaris 1993 |
K27 Deadhead 1993 |
L43 Jelly Roll 1972 |
| J30 Riptide 1995 |
K28 Raven 1993 |
L47 Marina 1973 |
| J31 Tsuchi 1995 |
K31 Tatoosh 1998 |
L53 Lulu 1976 |
| J32 Rhapsody 1996 |
K33 Tika 2001 |
L54 Ino 1976 |
| J33 Keet 1996 |
K34 Cali 2001 |
L55 Nugget 1976 |
| J34 Double Stuf 1998 |
K35 Sonata 2002 |
L57 Faith 1976 |
| J35 Talequah 1998 |
K36 Yoda 2003 |
L67 Splash 1984 |
| J36 Alki 1999 |
K37 Rainshadow 2004 |
L71 Hugo 1985 |
| J37 Hy'Shqa 2000 |
K38 Comet 2004 |
L72 Racer 1985 |
| J38 Cookie 2002 |
K40 Raggedy 1963 |
L73 Flash 1985 |
| J39 Mako 2003 |
K42 - ? 2008 |
L74 Saanich 1985 |
| J40 Suttles 2005 |
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L77 Matia 1986 |
| J41 Eclipse 2005 |
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L78 Gaia 1988 |
| J42 Echo 2007 |
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L79 Skana 1989 |
| J44 - ? 2009 |
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L82 Kasatka 1990 |
| J45 - ? 2009 |
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L83 Moonlight 1990 |
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L84 Nyssa 1990 |
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L85 Mystery 1990 |
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L86 Surprise 1991 |
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L87 Onyx 1991 |
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L88 Wavewalker 1992 |
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L89 Solstice 1992 |
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L90 Ballena 1992 |
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L91 Muncher 1994 |
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L92 Crewser 1994 |
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L94 Calypso 1995 |
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L95 Nigel 1995 |
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L100 Indigo 2001 |
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L101 Aurora 2002 |
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L103 Lapis 2003 |
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L105 Fluke 2004 |
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L106 Pooka 2005 |
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L108 Coho 2006 |
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L109 Takoda 2007 |
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L110 Midnight 2007 |
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L112 - ? 2009 |