Bellingham Bay Brewers Cruise

Wednesday Evening Beer Tastings Aboard the Victoria Star 2

• Stay cool this summer with our popular series of beer tasting cruises on Wednesday evenings aboard the Victoria Star 2.
• Each week Boundary Bay Brewery will be joined by other local breweries to feature their delicious ales and lagers.
• It’s just $49/adult for this cruise around Bellingham Bay & Chuckanut Bay, which includes beer tastings and snacks.
• These cruises sell out quickly – come enjoy beer and fresh air! You can reserve online, or by calling 1-800-443-4552 or (360) 738-8099.
• Depart from the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Fairhaven. The boat leaves at 6:30 pm (6pm for Oktoberfest)  – contactless check-in at the top of the dock!

2025 Schedule See breweries for each cruise below. June 11 – Sep 10 (Wednesdays) Depart Bellingham: 6:30 pm Arrive Bellingham: 8:00 pm Oktoberfest Crusies: Sep. 26 & 27,  Oct. 3 & 4 Depart Bellingham: 6 pm Arrive Bellingham: 7:30 pm Book Now

Rates Adult: $49.00 (Must be 21 or older)

 

2025 Schedule of Cruises & Participating Breweries:

June 11

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	North Fork Brewery – a casual, comfortable place to enjoy a pint, pizza, and the company of friends and family and voted “Best Stop on Highway 542” in Cascadia Weekly’s 2019 Best of Bellingham.
	Kulshan Brewery – Now with two breweries and a beer garden in Bellingham – the original on James Street, K2 on Kentucky Street and Trackside Beer Garden at the Waterfront, each with lovely spaces to hang out with a pint.

June 18

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Structures Brewing – Through their distinct and creative beers they work to forge long-lasting relationships within the community – mixed fermentations and fresh offerings. Quickly becoming a Bellingham favorite with their new location in Old Town and their cozy original tap room on State Street.
	Otherlands Beer – A small brewery and cafe dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, the exploration of the unknown and the celebration of the beautiful and the absurd. A newer brewery on the Bellingham scene doing things a little differently.

June 25

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Larrabee Lager Co – At Larrabee Lager Company our brewing focus favors tradition, and our products are inspired by the centuries of lager brewing history throughout the world.
	Stones Throw Brewing Co. – Doing their best to embody their motto The Closest Pint to Adventure! While beer is their passion, so is exploring the surrounding mountains, islands, and everything in between. Stones Throw are our Fairhaven neighbors with a cozy taproom.

July 2

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Farmstrong Brewing Co – Skagit Valley craft brewery, taproom & beer garden. Our taproom is all-ages, dog-friendly, and open 7 days a week.
	San Juan Island Brewing – San Juan Brewing was created when a few driven individuals saw a need in their community and came together to create something the whole island could be proud of.

July 9

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Birdsview Brewing – Started in July 2006, it’s a small family run craft brewery located on the beautiful North Cascades Highway near Concrete, WA.
	Diamond Knot – A craft brewery and operator of alehouses based in Mukilteo, Washington, which the Seattle Times said is “widely regarded as producing some of the best, most innovative beers in the region”.

July 16

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Stemma Brewing – Est in 2019 in Bellingham’s Roosevelt neighborhood, and expanding to a larger space in Sunnyland in 2025, Stemma is a family run brewery that has quickly become a local favorite.
	Reuben’s Brews – A Seattle based family brewery they brew from the glass backwards: designing each beer with intention, unbound by constraints. Making that extra effort is worth it.

July 23

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Terramar Brewstillery – located in the agricultural hamlet of Edison, WA, Terramar has two separate tasting rooms. One is the Brewery Taproom. The other is the Distillery Tasting Room, or Speakeasy.
	Chuckanut Brewing – World renowned for their expertly crafted European style lagers. Chuckanut operates ‘South Nut’ Taproom in Skagit Valley, and ‘P-Nut’ Taproom in Portland.

July 30

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Scuttlebutt Brewing – Scuttlebutt began as a homebrewing kit gift for Father’s Day in 1990 and 30 years later is a family-owned brewery, taproom and restaurant in Everett!
	Lopez Island Brewing Co. – An island-owned brewing company founded in 2014, with its Brewvado Tap Room in Lopez Village serving up their five signature brews.

August 6

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Fringe Brewing – Microbrewery and tasting room, producing and pouring locally inspired craft beer in Ferndale, WA.
	Gruff Brewing – Bellingham based “nano-brewery”, located in a historic blacksmith shop, featuring, with award winning Blonde, Amber, and East Coast IPA brews. Now serving tasty food in-house.

August 13

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Single Hill Brewing – Single Hill Brewing brings the Yakima community together, alongside farmers and brewers from around the country, to enjoy good times and great beer.
	Island Hoppin’ Brewery – Established in 2012, Island Hoppin’ Brewery is the first and only microbrewery on Orcas Island.

August 20

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Port Townsend Brewing – located in the historic town of the same name on the Olympic Peninsula, PT Brewing brews and bottles popular ales and lagers such as the Hop Diggidy IPA.
	Anacortes Brewing – brewing focus on high quality ingredients, a carefully controlled process and delicate handling to provide some of the best beers you will find in the industry.

August 27

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Aslan Brewing – What started as a conversation between friends over a pint, has grown into to a brewery and restaurant with additional taprooms in Bellingham and Seattle serving delicious Organic beer!
	Beach Cat Brewing – The mission of Beach Cat Brewing is to create a place where people can feel welcomed and encouraged to explore the world of craft beer, along with finding a passion for collaboration, community, and education in Birch Bay, WA.

September 3

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	Wander Brewing – A family owned and independent brewery bringing their love of wandering and craft beer to Bellingham, with a taproom located in downtown Bellingham.
	Black Raven Brewing – brews on a 30BBL system in Woodinville and a 15BBL system in Redmond. With an annual production capacity is currently 15,000 barrels.

September 10

	Boundary Bay Brewery – A locally and independently owned craft brewery that opened their doors in September of 1995 in a restored, historic warehouse right in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA. Join us in celebrating Boundary Bay’s final year and 30th anniversary!
	District Brewing – With locations in Mt. Vernon and Ferndale, head brewer John continues to craft delicious beers with exciting flavors that leave you wanting another sip.
	E-9 Brewing – Tacoma’s first craft brewery was founded in 1995 adjoining the brew pub located in Tacoma’s last horse drawn firehouse built in 1907.

 

* – Must be 21 or older. Scheduled Breweries may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

location / directions

Cruises depart from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal / Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham, WA. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure at our ticketing office inside the terminal. (Map / Driving Instructions). Depart from the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Fairhaven. The boat leaves at 6:30 pm – please check in about 30 minutes prior to pick up your tickets.

Bellingham Bay BREWers Cruise Gift Certificates

Looking for the perfect gift for friends or family? We have gift certificates available – You can purchase one online, by phone at 800-443-4552 or you may stop by our office.

Cancellation Policy

If your plans change and you need to cancel your reservation, or change it to a different date, please give us a call at least 24 hours prior to departure. Reservations cancelled within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable. When you make a reservation, we will send you a confirmation letter detailing our cancellation policy. For more information and reservations, please give us a call at 1-800-443-4552, or book online.