Blue Kingdom Whale and Wildlife Tours provided our family group of 10 with the trip of a lifetime!…read moreFrom our 7-year-old to our 50-year-old, everyone had an absolute blast. It was a rainy, windy day, but the crew completely minimized the elements by dressing us in heavy-duty gear from head to toe. We looked like we were going snowboarding! The included beanies, gloves, binoculars, and goggles kept us completely warm and comfortable. Take the goggles--you will thank them later! Wildlife-wise, we struck gold. We saw four different types of whales, highlighted by a Gray whale feeding and Orcas chasing a Minke whale. Our naturalist was incredibly knowledgeable and could even identify individual whales by their tag numbers. As a huge bonus, the Zodiac boat was perfect for the members of our group prone to motion sickness. The fresh open air and up-and-down movement instead of rolling kept everyone feeling great the whole time. They even sent us amazing photos after the trip. Truly a professional operation and worth every penny!

Amazing experience with Blue Kingdom! Amanda and Clint are extremely knowledgeable and friendly…read more It was apparent that is not just a job to them, they are passionate about the history, wildlife and conservation, we learned a lot! - The smaller Zodiac was a perfect boat for getting great views without the motor running and the gear was spotless and kept us warm. We were able to view seals, dolphins, a pod of orcas, bald eagles and a pair of grey whales. A truly unique experience, we highly recommend!

This was my first time going on a whale watching boat tour! I will be differing from my usual…read moreorganization of information and just delivering bullet points about the experience! Read on to hear my thoughts. * I took this whale watching guided tour in March and it was pretty cold and windy. Make sure you bring extra warm clothes!! * If you're bringing a camera, bring a good long-distance lens. When I went, we couldn't get very close to the whales and orcas, so the photos on my phone didn't turn out too well. * The people leading the expedition are very, very knowledgeable and extremely helpful!! Kudos to the team at San Juan Safaris and thank you for sharing your knowledge! * There are places to sit/be sheltered on the boat. * The trip is roughly 4-5 hours out on the water. * Very fun overall!! Final thoughts: It was SO fun, and I got so many cool photos (even without my camera and long distance lens lol). Dress warmly, be prepared to be out on the water for a while, and have fun!!

We went on a kayaking tour and whale watching tour and had a great experience! The crew was…read morefriendly and great with my kids.

Spirit Of Orca was amazing! Blake was our captain and we had an absolute blast! Saw a school of Of…read moreOrca's (which are never guaranteed) as well as a large gray whale. We went on the trip with zero expectation and were present every moment of the journey - so anything outside that scope was an absolute bonus. If you want to experience an incredible time and I think your attitude will be your greatest asset on this trip. You have to remember just like we did that it is Mother Nature. Thank you for an amazing time Blake you made my wife's 60th birthday extremely special

We went with captain Blake. He was so informative and very knowledgeable. You can tell he knows…read morethe ocean and has a lot of experience out at sea. Thank you Captain Blake for a fantastic day!

Had a great time on the hour tour. The communication for arrival time and location was very clear.read more

We did the Saturday morning 3 hour cruise and loved it! the group size is nice and our hosts were a…read morewealth of knowledge including educating us about practices in place to keep the whales safe. We saw orca, seals, porpoise, sea lions, bald eagle, and many other birds. We are local and will absolutely do this tour again!

This was my first time riding the Washington State Ferry, and the Anacortes terminal made the…read moreexperience easy and enjoyable. The terminal itself isn't huge, but it's well-organized and has all the essentials. There are restrooms (note: the entrance is outside), a snack bar with some hot food made to order, grab-and-go snacks, and vending machines for quick bites or drinks. Inside, you'll also find travel brochures, maps, and multiple ticket counters where you can buy ferry tickets or ask questions. I was a walk-on passenger and found the process very straightforward. Parking is nearby--just a short walk from the terminal--and costs $13 for the day. You can either scan the QR code posted on signs or use the pay station machine. Just a tip: if you're walking on, stay in the far left lane when entering the terminal--all other lanes to the right are for vehicles boarding the ferry. Overall, everything was clearly marked and staff were helpful. It was a smooth first-time experience, and I'd definitely ride again!

This is not my favorite ferry terminal. I was SHOOK that 2 people and a trailer was $350. When I…read moremade the reservation (which you have to do months and months in advance...) it had NO pricing. We would not have brought a trailer if we had known. We have taken it on other ferries and it is more expensive, but $350 is insane. You have to get there 30-60 min early, but there isn't much to do here. The snack shop just has unhealthy fried food and packaged snacks. I am gluten free and vegetarian and a $6 water bottle was my only option. Luckily I had low hopes going in and brought some snacks of my own. The bathroom was pretty rough to. It is next to a lovely beach down kind of a steep hill. Good for the 'gram, bad for the wallet.

My husband and I have taken guided tours before so we have many guide experiences to draw from. My…read morefavorites are always the ones that go above and beyond. I booked this fishing trip for my husband's birthday. The communication leading up to the trip was great. Evan was responsive to all our questions in a timely manner. On the river, Evan took us to his favorite fishing holes, taught me how to cast, and was eager for us to have a good time. Some other pluses: his knowledge of the local fisheries was very informative, and he was very personable.

Wonderful experience. Took my son and two grandsons for a day of halibut fishing. Caught 3 but…read morewould have been great even without the catch. I highly recommend Jim

Great time, see a lot of pretty places, the captain is nice and knows his stuff. We were treated…read moregreat even seen a bald eagle and orcas while out there. Highly recommend if your in the area.

I have been to the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal/Dock a few times, both on my own and with my family…read more Part of why I enjoy this ferry terminal so much is because there is not much to do. It has less to do in the immediate surroundings than the other Washington State Department Of Transportation (WSDOT) ferry terminals in the San Juan Islands. On a recent day adventure on Lopez Island on the 29th of April 2020, I arrived a little under two hours in advance of the ferry to Anacortes. My phone had very little battery left and I didn't bring a book so I had to figure out something else to do. I looked over my paper Washington State map, stared at the trees for a while (I love tall trees), and then saw a small furry critter scamper across some cement blocks (the blocks kind of looked like stone guard rail pieces for reinforcement to keep dirt from falling). I grabbed my camera (not camera phone) and spent the rest of the time watching for this little furry critter and trying to get pictures of it. What was it? It was a chipmunk! It was running back and forth collecting food and other things. So cute, and filled me with joy. Then M/V Kitsap arrived to take us back to Anacortes and I thought I was going to burst with happiness (I love it when I get to ride the ferries built in Seattle). It was the perfect end to the day's Lopez Island adventure. There is a restroom if you need to go while you are waiting. The entrance is turned away from the holding lanes to provide maximum privacy while using. The Lopez Island Ferry Terminal is a good place to sit back and relax and take in your nature surroundings.

I take my rare opportunities for ferry travel very seriously, and that's why I appreciate it when…read morethere's a nice, big, sturdy dock to securely hold the big metal floating behemoth in place while my vehicle (and others) are loaded/unloaded. And I can safely say that the Lopez Island Ferry Dock does the job quite well. While it's been years since I visited Lopez, it was a stop on my recent superferry trip from Friday Harbor to Anacortes, and I found myself enthusiastically hurrying to the front (er, back?) of the ship to watch the vehicles pull out onto the island. Well, the one vehicle that was pulling out onto the island on this particular Sunday evening journey. Still, the ferry did its duty as the car left the boat and traveled over the oft-scary-sounding "kerplunk" ramp that serves as a temporary bridge between the vessel and land. And - aided by recently-upgraded pillars on both the port and starboard - the ferry stayed firmly in place while several cars loaded for their journey back to the mainland. My only complaint about the Lopez dock is that there are no services available. So make sure to bring a snack and some water if you think you'll be hungry. 'Cuz it's a long drive back to town (well, really only a few miles) if you forgot anything.