What is the best month to see the whales?
There really isn’t a best Month. The orca whales are generally around the islands May – September. Traditionally sightings are up in the 90+ percent range. But every year is different. In 1999 and 2000, San Juan Safaris, on a per trip basis, May 1 to Sept 15 sightings were at 90%. 2001 were 95% + (we think 2001 was due to a large amount of Salmon in the runs) 2002 our sighting were over 90%. Because our trips start on the San Juan Island, where most sightings occur, and because of our boats 18 knots with passengers, we are usually able to get to the whales, spend time with the whales, spend time viewing other wildlife and get back in the 3 to 3.5 hour period.
