- Location: Flights depart from Friday Harbor Airport located on San Juan Island.
- Planes: Pilatus PC-12NG single-engine turboprop planes seat 6-8 passengers.
- Tours: 45-60 minute scenic flights over the San Juan Islands focus on spotting orcas, humpbacks, and dolphins.
- Season: Peak whale watching season runs March-October when more whales are present.
- Schedule: Flights run multiple times daily, often mid-morning through mid-afternoon.
- Tickets: Range $189-269 per person depending on tour length, discounted packages available.
- Reservations: Strongly recommended to book online or call 1-2 weeks in advance during peak season.
- Guide: Pilot acts as spotter and guide providing natural history narration over headset.
- Amenities: Onboard restroom, pilot-controlled air vents, forward cabin stair entry for photos.
- Accessibility: Assisted boarding available upon request for limited mobility passengers.
- Safety: Strict protocols for licensing, training and COVID measures like capacity limits.
Whale Plane provides unmatched aerial perspectives for wildlife viewing from their customized viewing aircraft.
