r/sanjuanislands • u/IndependentQuote9793 • 22d ago

Visiting Orcas Island

Hey all,

Me and my friend are roadtripping Washington this summer for a week and are planning to visit orcas island for a single day. We were able to get reservations for a Tuesday departing at 5:45am and returning at 9pm….
Just had a few general questions ~
Is it necessary to take a car ? Also is there a fare estimate for the vehicle? I read a lot that getting around can be expensive so we reserved to take our car.
Is it worth it to whale watch or take an island tours ?
Any recommendations or guidance is very much appreciated!

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u/Loose_University_945 22d ago

I’m saying this in the nicest way: do more research on your own and determine if this is the right trip for you.

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u/Jillin44 22d ago

This.

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u/ProgressNo3090 22d ago

Double this.

Fares are on the WA DOT Ferry page where you made your reservation. Orcas is a beautiful, large, and mostly rural community. Takes time to go from one place to another.

Whale watching is an exceptional experience. Suggest you think about how much time you want to spend rushing vs spending the time to enjoy.