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Best Island Destination Vacation In Washington: San Juan Island

I just stumbled upon a great article about the San Juan Islands – it’s packed with information on activities, accomodations, and the history of this unique section of Washington State. Although we are currently closed for the winter, we will resume service into the islands in May 2011. It’s not too early to start planning… Continue reading Best Island Destination Vacation In Washington: San Juan Island

Victoria San Juan Cruises Is Closed For 2010 – Cruises To Resume May 2011

Thank you to everyone who took one of our sightseeing tours during the 2010 summer season. We are currently developing our schedule and pricing information for 2011, and will be updating our website shortly.

Four Resident Orca Calves Receive Names

Courtesy of the Friday Harbor Whale Museum: After several weeks of public voting with more than 7,500 votes counted, four Southern Resident Community Orca calves have new names! The newly named babies are: Moby (J-44), Star (J-46), Sooke (L-112), and Cousteau (L-113). (click to read more)

Orcas From All 3 Local Pods Spotted Yesterday (8/18)

Yesterday we were lucky enough to spot members of all three local pods of Orca whales (J, K and L pods). They were seen just to the west of San Juan Island (Salmon Bank). We’ll be back out today aboard the Victoria Star and Island Commuter 2.

Orca Whales Seen Yesterday Near False Bay (San Juan Island)

Despite the fog yesterday, we were able to find Orca whales on our whale watching trip yesterday. They were out in the waters between False Bay and Eagle Pt., off the west side of San Juan Island. We offer daily whale watching trips from Bellingham, Orcas Island (Lieber Haven) and San Juan Island (Friday Harbor)… Continue reading Orca Whales Seen Yesterday Near False Bay (San Juan Island)

Another A Beautiful Day In The San Juans – Whales Off Sinclair Island 7/15/10

It was a beautiful day in the San Juan Islands yesterday – lots of sun, calm waters, whales, and snow-capped Mt. Baker in the background. This photo was taken just off San Juan Island. We’ve also included a short video taken by Eric, one of the deckhands aboard the Island Commuter 2, near Sinclair Island,… Continue reading Another A Beautiful Day In The San Juans – Whales Off Sinclair Island 7/15/10

Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Cruises Sold Out This Friday/Saturday

Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time to get out on the water! Nothing beats a beautiful sunset as we cruise through Chuckanut & Bellingham Bays. Our Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab dinner cruises, running every Friday and Saturday at 6:30 pm, are sold out this weekend, but we still have space on the rest of… Continue reading Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Cruises Sold Out This Friday/Saturday

Great Whale Sightings On The Way To & From Victoria Yesterday

Yesterday we were lucky enough to see J-pod twice from the Victoria Star 2. First, we saw them on the way to Victoria, just off Bird Rocks, then we saw them on the way back at Salmon Bank. We saw the same group on the Island Commuter, during our whale watching tour from Friday Harbor.