The long holiday weekend is coming up – a perfect time to take a trip to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, BC. We still have space available on our cruises this Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Reservations for our trips to the San Juan Islands or Victoria can be made through our website, or… Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Trips To The San Juan Islands & Victoria, BC
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Transient Orcas Spotted Today (Sunday 5/23)
The Island Commuter is out this afternoon viewing a group of transient Orcas, just south of Vancouver Island. Hopefully our Victoria Star passengers will also see them on our 5pm departure from Victoria as well!
Gray Whale Spotted Off Smith Island Yesterday (5/21)
On our whale watching tour yesterday (5/21) we spotted a Gray Whale just off Smith Island (which is located between Lopez and Whidbey Islands). We still have space for our upcoming whale watching tours on Sunday and Monday and the weather forecast is pretty decent (especially Monday).
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
Victoria – Full Of Live (Video)
Tourism Victoria has put together a great video that shows off the sights, sounds and activities of Victoria, BC.
Mother’s Day Cruise To Victoria
This report comes from John, a WWU student who is doing an internship with our company this season. He rode to Victoria with us on Mother’s Day, and wrote a bit about the cruise, and took some great pictures as well. “A happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there – I hope it… Continue reading Mother’s Day Cruise To Victoria
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
Opening Day Of Boating Season Today In Bellingham
Today was the opening day of boating season in Bellingham, and a parade of boats, including a small fire boat, cruised by the terminal. With boats on the water, and the sun peeking through the clouds, it’s a sign that summer is just around the corner!
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
