Captain Dan and wife Denise provided us with a truly awesome whale watching adventure recently! Dan knew where the whales were, and we went into Canadian waters to view the Orcas. Denise provided an ongoing description of where we were, who the whales were and histories of many of them. The boat was perfect, providing both inside (warm) and outside... more

We had a great time whale watching with Eclipse Charters. They are very knowledgable about the area and the animals that live there. The boat was comfortable and their naturalist was friendly and eager to talk about the animals and answer all our questions. Their service is excellent and we hope we can come again soon. more

A 3 1/2 hour cruise that includes beautiful scenery and wildlife at its best. A naturalist is onboard and can identify each whale that is seen. You can be warm and comfortable viewing from the cabin or on the observation deck. They supply binoculars, and foul weather clothes when needed. You will never be disappointed on this cruise. It is... more

Eclipse Charters were impressive even before we arrived ! I e-mailed two companies on Orcas Island with some queries. One just replied "look at our web site" but Eclipse sent a detailed, helpful and friendly reply. We booked with them for Sunday 30th August 2009. Everything was perfect. Captain Daniel is friendly and helpful and informative. Boat is comfortable. We... more

I recently took a vacation to the San Juan Islands in WA state and booked a whale watching tour on the Orcas Islands Eclipse Charters... OMG, it was amazing!! The captain and his crew were phenominal. We saw two different pods of Orcas (approx 25 whales total) that were breath taking. We also saw bald eagles, harbor seals and harbor... more

Amazing experience! We took my parents (64 & 65) on the trip after staying on the island for 2 days. It was the highlight of the trip. The whales were a sight to see. Even better than the whales was the outstanding staff aboard the boat. The 2 naturalists made you feel as if you were part of the pod!... more

This charter was absolutely an amazing experience. When we boarded the boat we were given an area inside to place our belongings. We had brought along our own binoculars, however, there were binoculars available, maps of the islands, and books/information about the whales and other wildlife we could potentially see. The boat was very comfortable, clean bathroom was on board,... more

My family (Dad, Mom, 17 yr-old son, 14 yr-old daughter) had a great experience with Captain Dan and crew on the Eclipse. The captain was well-prepared and knew where the whales had been traveling in recent days and where were likely to be found. He patiently tracked the whales until ultimately we were surrounded by several groups of related whales... more

If you love nature, the ocean and orcas (killer whales), this is for you. Courteous and knowledgeable crew whose passion for the islands and the wild life made this an unforgettable afternoon. The attention to detail and willingness to cater to our every need at such a great price made this a remarkable value. more