This summer we will have a couple of college interns riding our vessels to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, taking lots of photos and reporting on events, whale sightings and other happenings. Our first report comes from John, a Western Washington University student in their Recreation Program), who writes about his day aboard the… Continue reading San Juan Summer Splash Festival & Orca Whales
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Opening Day Of Boating Season Today In Bellingham
Today was the opening day of boating season in Bellingham, and a parade of boats, including a small fire boat, cruised by the terminal. With boats on the water, and the sun peeking through the clouds, it’s a sign that summer is just around the corner!
First Whale Watch Of 2010 – Orca Whales Seen West Of San Juan Island
Today was our first whale watching trip of the 2010 season, and our passengers were treated to a great day with Orca whales from J-pod, just off the western side of San Juan Island. The rain managed to stay away and the winds were calm – all in all not a bad start to the… Continue reading First Whale Watch Of 2010 – Orca Whales Seen West Of San Juan Island
Spring Splash – Sunday, May 2nd In Friday Harbor
The Port of Friday Harbor is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary with the Spring Splash Festival and Opening Day Boat Parade this Sunday, May 2nd. If you’d like to travel from Bellingham to Friday Harbor this Sunday for the festival, click here for schedule and price info. Activities Lady Washington Hawaiian Chieftain Seaplane Rides Diving Demonstrations… Continue reading Spring Splash – Sunday, May 2nd In Friday Harbor
Lady Washington In Bellingham May 5-16
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be back in Bellingham for a couple of weeks in May. The Lady Washington appeared in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl as the HMS Interceptor. For information about tours and purchasing tickets for 3-hour sails, visit the Historical Seaport website.
Article In Bellingham Herald – Our New San Juan Experience Tour
The Bellingham Herald visited our office a few days ago to talk about our new “San Juan Experience” 3 day/2 night tour that we will be running this summer. We are busy prepping the boat inside and out, getting it ready for the upcoming season. To read the Bellingham Herald article, click here.
Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove DVD
Although it wasn’t filmed in the San Juan Islands like before, the latest Free Willy movie, Escape From Pirate’s Cove, is sure to interest Orca lovers of all ages. It was released on DVD a couple of weeks ago and features Bindi Irwin (daughter of the late Steve Irwin) and veteran actor Beau Bridges. It… Continue reading Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove DVD
Island Commuter Service To The San Juan Islands Starts Friday April 30
Our Island Commuter service from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands starts up again on April 30th. Beat the summer crowds with a trip out to the islands! We offer departures every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from April 30 – June 7, with daily service starting on June 11. Departing at 9:3o am, we… Continue reading Island Commuter Service To The San Juan Islands Starts Friday April 30
Gray Whales Battle Orcas During Migration (National Geographic)
(National Geographic): Every spring, a series of epic battles are fought in the waters off America’s West Coast. It’s the season when killer whales hunt their largest prey; migrating gray whales. National Geographic: Killer Whale/Orca Whale Info Page Gray Whales Battle Orcas During Migration Video
What's That Big Red Thing At Fairhaven Shipyard? (Bellingham Herald)
We have had a bunch of people ask us about the big thing loaded onto the floating drydock next to us at the Alaska Ferry Terminal. The answer was revealed in yesterday’s Bellingham Herald – it’s a caisson for graving dock #6 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. Read more: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/04/04/1366743/out-about-whats-that-big-red-thing.html#ixzz0kFAzYtWR
