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Another A Beautiful Day In The San Juans – Whales Off Sinclair Island 7/15/10

It was a beautiful day in the San Juan Islands yesterday – lots of sun, calm waters, whales, and snow-capped Mt. Baker in the background. This photo was taken just off San Juan Island. We’ve also included a short video taken by Eric, one of the deckhands aboard the Island Commuter 2, near Sinclair Island,… Continue reading Another A Beautiful Day In The San Juans – Whales Off Sinclair Island 7/15/10

Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Cruises Sold Out This Friday/Saturday

Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time to get out on the water! Nothing beats a beautiful sunset as we cruise through Chuckanut & Bellingham Bays. Our Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab dinner cruises, running every Friday and Saturday at 6:30 pm, are sold out this weekend, but we still have space on the rest of… Continue reading Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Cruises Sold Out This Friday/Saturday

Great Whale Sightings On The Way To & From Victoria Yesterday

Yesterday we were lucky enough to see J-pod twice from the Victoria Star 2. First, we saw them on the way to Victoria, just off Bird Rocks, then we saw them on the way back at Salmon Bank. We saw the same group on the Island Commuter, during our whale watching tour from Friday Harbor.

Orca & Minke Whales Sighted Over The Last Two Days

Great whale sightings continue, with J & K pods located near Vendovi Island/Viti Rocks on Tuesday, and Orca and Minke whales found just west of San Juan Island yesterday. We are now seeing them frequently on our dedicated whale watching tours on the Island Commuter, as well as our trips to/from Victoria on the Victoria… Continue reading Orca & Minke Whales Sighted Over The Last Two Days

Lots & Lots Of Whales!

The Orca whale sightings have been great over the last couple of weeks. On one of our Victoria cruises we even hit what our captain called a “trifecta”, with sightings of 3 different species – Orcas, Minkes and a Gray whale. The weather has been kinda so-so in recent days, but the forecast is calling… Continue reading Lots & Lots Of Whales!

Orca Whales At Turn Point Lighthouse – 6/13/10

The weather was beautiful yesterday afternoon – we had a great day on the water. We were lucky to spot J-pod near the Turn Point lighthouse on Stuart Island. We also spotted a few Minke whales as well. We’re in the middle of peak season for whale spotting, so now’s a great time to go… Continue reading Orca Whales At Turn Point Lighthouse – 6/13/10

Essence Of Bellingham Photo Competition – Fairhaven Morning

The City of Bellingham just concluded their “Essence Of Bellingham” photo competition, and one of winners was “Fairhaven Morning” by Ken Salzman. It nicely captures Taylor Street Dock, Bellingham Bay, the Alaska Ferry Terminal, and if you look carefully enough, one of our vessels – the Victoria Star 2. Mayor Dan Pike said about the… Continue reading Essence Of Bellingham Photo Competition – Fairhaven Morning

Transient Orca Whales Again (5/31)

On today’s whale watch we spotted transient Orca whales again – this time they were just south of Lopez Island. Usually the resident Orca whales (J, K & L pods) are the ones we see most often this time of the year, with transient Orcas making a rare appearance here and there. This season seems… Continue reading Transient Orca Whales Again (5/31)

Transient Orca Whales Spotted Today (Sunday 5/30)

Despite the so-so weather forcast, it’s turned out to be a decent day out on the water. Today we found a group of transient Orca whales just outside of Friday Harbor, during our whale watching tour. After watching them frolic for a while, we headed north to check out the wildlife at the north end… Continue reading Transient Orca Whales Spotted Today (Sunday 5/30)