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HOLIDAY CRUISES START DEC 1ST!

A fun holiday themed adventure for the month of December!
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WHALE WATCHING TOURS

Enjoy responsible, educational and fun whale & wildlife tours from the best departure locations on Orcas Island!
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Responsible Wildlife Viewing

Our team of dedicated professionals strives to be quite observers to view wildlife without altering behavior.
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Day Sailing

Have a blast sailing the high seas. Each trip is a private charter!
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THE ULTIMATE ORCAS ISLAND WHALE WATCHING TOUR!

Choose Deer Harbor Charters for your next Orcas Island Whale Watching tour and you will see whales! If you don't, your next trip is on us!

For over three decades we have showed countless numbers of guests whales thanks in part to our our two prime locations. On Orcas Island, we are located in the heart of "whale county." We have fast boats, over three decades of experience, a passionate crew, respectful and responsible tours and much more. Deer Harbor Charters is the ultimate tour operator in the region! Join us today and have an adventure of a lifetime!

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MORE FANTASTIC ADVENTURES

Whale Watching isn't the only tour we offer! Choose from Private Charters, Day Sailing, Sunset Cruises, Boat Rentals and more!

private charters

2 or 3 hour day sailing cruise

Boat Rentals

Why Choose Deer Harbor Charters?

 

Respectful & Responsible

For over three decades we have worked hard to keep a respectful and responsible focus on our Whale Watching Tours. We stagger our departure times, reduce our operating speed and are working to have our boats acoustically tested. Join us today and find our for yourself!

Family Owned & Operated

Deer Harbor Charters has been family owned & operated since 1988, and Established by Tom Averna, and now run by his son Nate, Deer Harbor Charters was the first whale & wildlife tour company on Orcas Island. Let our family show yours the magic of the San Juan Islands.


We Work for You

Although we operate hundreds of tours each year we never forget who is in charge. With the best customer service in the industry, Deer Harbor Charters staff are friendly, educated, and easy going. Feel free to give us a call today!


Professional Crew & Boats

At Deer Harbor Charters we take our impact on the local economy seriously, so we strive to only hire people who live locally, and we pay all employees an honest livable wage. Additionally, our vessels  are purpose built for touring to make your experience one in a million.

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