What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than a cruise in the San Juan Islands? It may have been raining a bit in town, but the San Juans, being in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, were dry, and we even got a bit of sunshine in the afternoon. The highlight though was the… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – May 12, 2013
Category: Whale Watching
Bird Watching Cruise Report – May 11, 2013
Another beautiful Saturday cruising through the scenic San Juan Islands, looking for birds, rewarded us with a number of interesting avian encounters. While most of the wintering waterfowl have now moved north to their breeding grounds, thousands of Brant were still present in Padilla Bay; an important wintering area for them, where the sheltered, shallow… Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – May 11, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – May 11, 2013
It was a bright, beautiful day in the San Juans yesterday. After hearing a few reports from our spotting network, we headed north towards Sucia and Patos Islands. Although we searched and searched, we were unable to find whales. However, we did see LOTS of other wildlife, including seals, Bald eagles, Stellar sea lions and… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – May 11, 2013
Opening Weekend – Whales, Birds & Lots Of Sunshine!
It was a great opening weekend for our Whale Watching Adventure cruise to Friday Harbor, as well as our first Bird Watching / Deception Pass cruise of the season. On the bird watching cruise we saw nearly 50 varieties of sea birds, several of which are shown here. We also did two whale watching tours… Continue reading Opening Weekend – Whales, Birds & Lots Of Sunshine!
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa / San Juan Cruises Whale Watching Package
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa and San Juan Cruises have teamed up for a great overnight hotel & whale watching package. Enjoy a night or two in one of Bellingham’s finest hotels, with an amazing view of Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island and the San Juan Archipelago. Then hop aboard the Victoria Star 2 for a… Continue reading The Chrysalis Inn & Spa / San Juan Cruises Whale Watching Package
San Juan Island Voted Top Island In The US By TripAdvisor
Big news from TripAdvisor yesterday! San Juan Island Voted Top Island 2013 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE ISLANDS AWARD Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington, March 26 – Good things come in pairs, today San Juan Island was acknowledged as the top Island in the United States by TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Islands awards. Yesterday, President Obama established… Continue reading San Juan Island Voted Top Island In The US By TripAdvisor
Evening Magazine "Best Northwest Escapes" Contest
It’s that time of year again – King 5 / Evening Magazine in Seattle are running their “Best Northwest Escapes” contest. If you’ve taken one of our cruises in the past, we’d really appreciate your vote! Here’s the link: http://nwescapes.king5.com/san-juan-cruises/biz/587257
$5 Off Adult Whale Watch Adventure Tickets In 2013
This season, if you book your Whale Watching Adventure cruise with us at least a day in advance, either online or by phone, you’ll receive a $5 discount off each adult fare. Just use code W5 when booking online. All reservations made over the phone at least a day in advance will automatically receive this… Continue reading $5 Off Adult Whale Watch Adventure Tickets In 2013
Gift Certificates For Our 2013 Season Available
Treat your family, friends or co-workers to a unique Northwest experience with a San Juan Cruises gift certificate. Our tours will run May through September next year. There are several options available: –Our 8-hour San Juan Adventure day cruise, which includes a narrated whale watching tour through the scenic San Juan Islands, a 2 hour… Continue reading Gift Certificates For Our 2013 Season Available
Whales & Wildlife Report – 9/24 (Orca Whales – J & K Pods)
Another beautiful, calm day in the San Juan Islands, with two of the three resident pods of Orca whales spotted in the NW corner of the archipelago. We had a great time watching J and K pods from all sides of the boat, before our 2 hour shore visit in Friday Harbor, and the leisurely cruise home.
