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

San Juan Summer Splash Festival & Orca Whales

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

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

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.

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

Victoria San Juan Cruises New 3 Day/2 Night San Juan Islands Exeprience Tour

We are pleased to offer a brand new 3 day/2 night San Juan Islands Experience tour aboard the Viking Star this season. The package includes: 3 days of cruising in the San Juan Islands, plus whale watching, aboard the Viking Star 2 nights accommodations in Friday Harbor at the Earthbox Motel & Spa 2 breakfasts,… Continue reading Victoria San Juan Cruises New 3 Day/2 Night San Juan Islands Exeprience Tour

Five Orcas Born In 2009, Already One Newborn In 2010

After Orca populations in the San Juan region dropped a bit in 2008, they rebounded in 2009 with the births of five Orca calves, and 2010 is off to a great start with the birth of another calf on January 3rd. There are now 88 resident Orca whales in the San Juan Islands. To read… Continue reading Five Orcas Born In 2009, Already One Newborn In 2010