Scenic flight on a seaplane combined with whale watching makes a great gift

July 3, 9:39 AMSan Juan Islands Travel ExaminerSheila Gaquin

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Kenmore Air seaplane at the dock in Friday Harbor.

Want to give the ultimate birthday or anniversary gift?  Kenmore Air  has teamed up with San Juan Safaris  to offer a great day trip to the San Juans that includes a scenic round trip flight to Friday Harbor aboard a seaplane, and a whale watching tour on San Juan Safaris’  55-foot vessel, The Sea Lion.

The seaplane departs from Lake Union near downtown Seattle and flies past some of the most spectacular scenery in the world—The snow capped Cascade and Olympic Mountains, the coast line of the Olympic Peninsula to the west, and the mainland and Whidbey Island to the east. Then it's across the Straits of Juan de Fuca and to the beautiful San Juan Islands.

When the plane docks in Friday Harbor, it is just a short walk to San Juan Safaris' comfortable whale watch boat for a three to four hour whale and wildlife watching tour.

On the whale watch tour, passengers are likely to see a variety of wildlife, including southern resident orca whales, transient orcas, minke whales, harbor seals, elephant seals, sea lions, dalls porpoises, harbor porpoises, otters, bald eagles, a variety of interesting sea birds, and more.  A naturalist accompanies every trip to point out wildlife, share information about the area, and answer questions.

The Kenmore Air-San Juan Safaris package includes the round trip airfare from Seattle to Friday Harbor, and the whale watch tour.  The price is $295 for adults, and $269 for kids under 12.  

For more information or to make reservations call San Juan Safaris at 800-450-6858.