Category: San Juan Islands

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

Gift Certificates For Our 2012 Season Available

Treat your family, friends or co-workers to a unique Northwest experience. Our tours will run May through September next year. There are two options available: –Our 8-hour San Juan Adventure day cruise, which includes a narrated tour through the scenic San Juan Islands, whale watching & wildlife viewing, a 2 hour shore visit in Friday… Continue reading Gift Certificates For Our 2012 Season Available

San Juan Cruises Featured In Professional Mariner Magazine

Our company was recently featured in Professional Mariner Magazine – it’s a trade publication, but it gives a nice overview of our San Juan Adventure cruise, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into operating our tour.

San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 9/16

At this point of the season we’re just running our tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, so we haven’t been out in the islands for a few days. Yesterday we were welcomed back by all three pods of resident Orca, just off the west side of San Juan Island. We’ll be back out today and tomorrow,… Continue reading San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 9/16