Ski to Sea weekend was a blast this year, with lots of activity all along the course, as well as the finish line in Fairhaven. The weather cooperated and towards the end it was sunny and warm for all of the kayakers coming into Marine Park. We were proud to have sponsored the San Juan… Continue reading San Juan Cruises' Ski To Sea Team Finishes 188th
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Whales & Wildlife Report – 5/26/12 (Orca Whales – Transient Group)
It’s a bright, beautiful day in the San Juan Islands today. With a full boat of passengers anticipating a warm, fun filled day we were excited to hear reports of a transient group of Orcas coming through the area. Sure enough, we found them just 1 1/2 hours into the trip. A group of approximately… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – 5/26/12 (Orca Whales – Transient Group)
Whales & Wildlife Report – 5/21/12 (Orca Whales – K-Pod)
We had a local middle school on board today for a 6 hour whale watching field trip (I don’t remember going on field trips this fun when I was a kid!). It was an overcast day with occasional rain, but shortly after getting underway we started to hear reports of one of the resident Orca… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – 5/21/12 (Orca Whales – K-Pod)
Whales & Wildlife Report – 5/19/12 & 5/20/12
After seeing a Gray whale on a private charter we did on Friday, we were excited to get into the weekend for our public tours, in hopes of seeing more whales. We didn’t find any Orca or Gray whales on Saturday or Sunday, we did find some active Minke whales at Salmon Bank (just off… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – 5/19/12 & 5/20/12
Whales & Wildlife Report – Whales Again! – 5/6/12
Another beautiful day out in the San Juan Islands! Just heard from the captain that we saw Orca whales again – 2-for-2 for the season so far. Today the crew brought a camera, so we hope to update this post with a few photos from today’s tour. We’ll be out again next weekend – hope… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – Whales Again! – 5/6/12
First Day Of The Season / Whales & Wildlife Report – All 3 Pods! – 5/5/12
What a day so far on the Victoria Star 2! The boat is still out on this season’s first San Juan Adventure cruise, and we just got a report that we were able to see members of all 3 local pods of Orca whales (J, K and L pods). There’s been a little light drizzle,… Continue reading First Day Of The Season / Whales & Wildlife Report – All 3 Pods! – 5/5/12
Bellingham Bay Rendezvous – April 28 & 29
Cruise season in the San Juan Islands opens April 28-29, 2012 at the 2nd annual Bellingham Bay Rendezvous. Charter vessels from throughout the Salish Sea travel to Bellingham for this two-day celebration to show off their boats and honor maritime history at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave),which also hosts the Alaska Ferry. TICKETS ON SALE… Continue reading Bellingham Bay Rendezvous – April 28 & 29
Vote For Us In King 5's "Best NW Escapes" Contest
The deadline is Sunday, April 15th! Please take a second and vote for San Juan Cruises as the “Best NW Whale Watch” in King 5’s “Best NW Escapes” contest. If you’ve taken one of our cruises, or just want to support a local Bellingham/Whatcom County business, we’d love to have your vote. Just click on… Continue reading Vote For Us In King 5's "Best NW Escapes" Contest
Our 2012 Season Is Just A Few Months Away
We’re busy gearing up for the 2012 season, which will start on May 5th this season for our San Juan Adventure cruise, and June 1st for our Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab dinner cruises. We will also be doing several holiday cruises, including our popular 4th of July Fireworks cruises aboard the Victoria Star 2 and… Continue reading Our 2012 Season Is Just A Few Months Away
New Orca Calf In J-Pod Born In December
In mid-December J-16 (aka “Slick”) gave birth to her fifth calf (J-48). There are now 89 resident Orca whales in the San Juan Islands. Photo (Photo by Candace Emmons / NWFSC)
