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Best Island Destination Vacation In Washington: San Juan Island

I just stumbled upon a great article about the San Juan Islands – it’s packed with information on activities, accomodations, and the history of this unique section of Washington State. Although we are currently closed for the winter, we will resume service into the islands in May 2011. It’s not too early to start planning… Continue reading Best Island Destination Vacation In Washington: San Juan Island

Victoria San Juan Cruises Is Closed For 2010 – Cruises To Resume May 2011

Thank you to everyone who took one of our sightseeing tours during the 2010 summer season. We are currently developing our schedule and pricing information for 2011, and will be updating our website shortly.

Four Resident Orca Calves Receive Names

Courtesy of the Friday Harbor Whale Museum: After several weeks of public voting with more than 7,500 votes counted, four Southern Resident Community Orca calves have new names! The newly named babies are: Moby (J-44), Star (J-46), Sooke (L-112), and Cousteau (L-113). (click to read more)

Island Commuter Service To The San Juans / Whale Watching Extended To 9/19

We have extended our San Juan Island Commuter service from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands, as well as whale watching tours, through September 19th. Our last two trips of the season aboard the Island Commuter 2 will depart from the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham this Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 am. Now’s a… Continue reading Island Commuter Service To The San Juans / Whale Watching Extended To 9/19

Orca Whales (J & L Pods) Seen Yesterday (9/4)

Typically Orca whale sightings start to taper off in the San Juan Islands as we enter September, but perhaps due to the strong salmon run in the area, they seem to be sticking around. As a result we’ve been seeing Orca whales every day on our whale watching trips over the last week or so.… Continue reading Orca Whales (J & L Pods) Seen Yesterday (9/4)

Beneath The Salish Sea Film At The Pickford 9/22

Join marine biologist and cinematographer Florian Graner on an underwater odyssey through Puget Sound and discover the wonders living around Whidbey Island, Hood Canal, and in the greater Salish Sea. Packed with information about life in the oceans using the latest stealth diving equipment and state of the art HD cameras, get close and personal… Continue reading Beneath The Salish Sea Film At The Pickford 9/22

Orcas From All 3 Local Pods Spotted Yesterday (8/18)

Yesterday we were lucky enough to spot members of all three local pods of Orca whales (J, K and L pods). They were seen just to the west of San Juan Island (Salmon Bank). We’ll be back out today aboard the Victoria Star and Island Commuter 2.

"Super-Pod" Of Orca Whales Seen 8/13

On our return trip from Victoria yesterday (8/13) we were lucky to find a “super-pod” of Orca whales – all three resident pods of Orcas seen in the same location! They were near Seabird Pt. / Discovery Island. Initial reports today are good as well – factor in the 80+ degree temperatures and it all… Continue reading "Super-Pod" Of Orca Whales Seen 8/13