Jim Maya provided my wife and I an excellent whalewatching experience during our honeymoon. He was incredibly knowledgeable on the Orcas, and he was willing to go quite far, about a 35 minute boat ride and full speed to get us close to the Orcas. At one point we could no longer see islands but the sight of 15+ Orcas... more

I did some thorough research before picking Jim Maya's charter. On the other whale watch tours, you can spend 9 hours because the boats travel much slower. Jim's boat is quick. Our tour was about 3 1/2 hours long. He can only take 6 passengers because it is small. Six riders have total wind and sun coverage and there is... more

We recently visited the San Juan Islands. We were staying at Orcas Island and while we were there we took two whale watching cruises. The first one was with another company, only because Captain Jim could not get our large group on the days we needed. The other cruise was GREAT too. But I have to give the highest accolades... more

My family (husband/daughter/grandson/mother) and I have been going out with Captain Jim for roughly 15 years. He is by far the best on the water. He knows his stuff, has lots of interesting and amusing stories, and is still awed by the majesty of the whales and other wildlife. He's a great guy, and excellent captain, and always makes the... more

I actually went twice this summer to the beautiful San Juan Islands. The first time was in April, I didn't bother to make reservations (since I figured they were running all the time) and couldn't find a charter service going out to look for Orcas since it was early in the season, Captain Jim actually called me to let me... more

Jim Maya will provide an educational and beautiful experience seeing the orcas in their natural environment, at an affordable price. more

I couldn't express our experience any better than to share the email we sent to Capt Jim after we came home........ Dear Capt Jim, On Thursday July 12th, you took my boyfriend and I on a private whale watching tour at sunset. I just had to write and express our appreciation for your efforts in making sure we were we... more