Our Boats
sounder
Sounder is our fast, fun, and exciting zodiac style vessel. She is a 37-foot, 17 passenger RHIB (rigid-hull inflatable boat, a.k.a. zodiac-style). Custom built by Rozema Boat Works in Bayview, Washington, Sounder has been specially designed for adventures on the Salish Sea. With a total of 600 horsepower, Sounder tops out at 55 mph! This impressive speed translates to a wider geographic range (up to 50 miles!) that we can reach during our tours, which means more opportunities for whale and wildlife encounters! It also means you’ll spend less time traveling to the whales and more time enjoying them!
Sounder is equipped with cushioned bench seats designed to absorb impact and keep you comfortable throughout your tour. There is a walking path around the perimeter with ample rail space, allowing you to stretch your legs during stops. Sounder is open-air, so we provide cruiser suits, hats, and gloves to ensure you’re warm and dry. There is even a comfortable restroom onboard, which is a small luxury for this style of vessel!
Sounder has been intentionally designed with passenger experience in mind. The open-air concept creates an immersive experience and allows for 360 degree viewing. Sitting close to the ocean’s surface, you’ll feel even more connected with the whales and wildlife. There’s nothing quite like observing spectacular marine animals in their natural environment!
Our most popular tour is our 3-4 hour Whale and Wildlife Adventure offered on Sounder. Tours run March through October. Click the BOOK NOW button to view our booking calendar of available dates and times. For more information, visit our tour pages. Private charters are also available.
wake
Wake is our semi covered, runabout style boat. She is a 32-foot, 6 passenger aluminum hulled vessel built by North River Boats in Roseburg, Oregon. Boasting 500 horsepower, Wake also has an impressive geographic range, which contributes to our extremely high whale sightings rate.
For those guests that do not want the zodiac experience, Wake is the perfect alternative. She has an enclosed, heated cabin, with comfortable seating for each guest, that will keep you out of the elements, warm and dry year-round. Wake has a large outdoor viewing deck, ensuring plenty of space for everyone to have great views of the whales and wildlife. Wake is equipped with an onboard restroom.
We offer two tour types on Wake: a 3-4 hour Whale and Wildlife Adventure and new this year a 6-7 hour Full Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure that includes a 2-hour stop in Friday Harbor! See our tour pages for additional details.
Wake’s comfortable set-up for a small group sizes lends well to private tours. Whether it’s your family, group of friends, or a corporate gathering, booking a private trip is an excellent option to have the entire boat to yourselves. Please give us a call for more information on private charters.
