The weather was beautiful yesterday afternoon – we had a great day on the water. We were lucky to spot J-pod near the Turn Point lighthouse on Stuart Island. We also spotted a few Minke whales as well. We’re in the middle of peak season for whale spotting, so now’s a great time to go… Continue reading Orca Whales At Turn Point Lighthouse – 6/13/10
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Essence Of Bellingham Photo Competition – Fairhaven Morning
The City of Bellingham just concluded their “Essence Of Bellingham” photo competition, and one of winners was “Fairhaven Morning” by Ken Salzman. It nicely captures Taylor Street Dock, Bellingham Bay, the Alaska Ferry Terminal, and if you look carefully enough, one of our vessels – the Victoria Star 2. Mayor Dan Pike said about the… Continue reading Essence Of Bellingham Photo Competition – Fairhaven Morning
Transient Orca Whales Again (5/31)
On today’s whale watch we spotted transient Orca whales again – this time they were just south of Lopez Island. Usually the resident Orca whales (J, K & L pods) are the ones we see most often this time of the year, with transient Orcas making a rare appearance here and there. This season seems… Continue reading Transient Orca Whales Again (5/31)
Transient Orca Whales Spotted Today (Sunday 5/30)
Despite the so-so weather forcast, it’s turned out to be a decent day out on the water. Today we found a group of transient Orca whales just outside of Friday Harbor, during our whale watching tour. After watching them frolic for a while, we headed north to check out the wildlife at the north end… Continue reading Transient Orca Whales Spotted Today (Sunday 5/30)
Memorial Day Weekend Trips To The San Juan Islands & Victoria, BC
The long holiday weekend is coming up – a perfect time to take a trip to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, BC. We still have space available on our cruises this Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Reservations for our trips to the San Juan Islands or Victoria can be made through our website, or… Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Trips To The San Juan Islands & Victoria, BC
Transient Orcas Spotted Today (Sunday 5/23)
The Island Commuter is out this afternoon viewing a group of transient Orcas, just south of Vancouver Island. Hopefully our Victoria Star passengers will also see them on our 5pm departure from Victoria as well!
Gray Whale Spotted Off Smith Island Yesterday (5/21)
On our whale watching tour yesterday (5/21) we spotted a Gray Whale just off Smith Island (which is located between Lopez and Whidbey Islands). We still have space for our upcoming whale watching tours on Sunday and Monday and the weather forecast is pretty decent (especially Monday).
Recent Orca Whale Sightings
We started our cruises to Victoria, the San Juan Islands and whale watching on April 30th this season, and have had lots of great whale sightings so far. Of the three resident pods of Orca whales, we’ve seen J and L pods so far, but have also been lucky with finding transient Orcas and a… Continue reading Recent Orca Whale Sightings
Victoria – Full Of Live (Video)
Tourism Victoria has put together a great video that shows off the sights, sounds and activities of Victoria, BC.
Mother’s Day Cruise To Victoria
This report comes from John, a WWU student who is doing an internship with our company this season. He rode to Victoria with us on Mother’s Day, and wrote a bit about the cruise, and took some great pictures as well. “A happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there – I hope it… Continue reading Mother’s Day Cruise To Victoria
