The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be back in Bellingham for a couple of weeks in May. The Lady Washington appeared in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl as the HMS Interceptor. For information about tours and purchasing tickets for 3-hour sails, visit the Historical Seaport website.
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Article In Bellingham Herald – Our New San Juan Experience Tour
The Bellingham Herald visited our office a few days ago to talk about our new “San Juan Experience” 3 day/2 night tour that we will be running this summer. We are busy prepping the boat inside and out, getting it ready for the upcoming season. To read the Bellingham Herald article, click here.
Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove DVD
Although it wasn’t filmed in the San Juan Islands like before, the latest Free Willy movie, Escape From Pirate’s Cove, is sure to interest Orca lovers of all ages. It was released on DVD a couple of weeks ago and features Bindi Irwin (daughter of the late Steve Irwin) and veteran actor Beau Bridges. It… Continue reading Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove DVD
Island Commuter Service To The San Juan Islands Starts Friday April 30
Our Island Commuter service from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands starts up again on April 30th. Beat the summer crowds with a trip out to the islands! We offer departures every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from April 30 – June 7, with daily service starting on June 11. Departing at 9:3o am, we… Continue reading Island Commuter Service To The San Juan Islands Starts Friday April 30
Gray Whales Battle Orcas During Migration (National Geographic)
(National Geographic): Every spring, a series of epic battles are fought in the waters off America’s West Coast. It’s the season when killer whales hunt their largest prey; migrating gray whales. National Geographic: Killer Whale/Orca Whale Info Page Gray Whales Battle Orcas During Migration Video
What's That Big Red Thing At Fairhaven Shipyard? (Bellingham Herald)
We have had a bunch of people ask us about the big thing loaded onto the floating drydock next to us at the Alaska Ferry Terminal. The answer was revealed in yesterday’s Bellingham Herald – it’s a caisson for graving dock #6 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. Read more: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/04/04/1366743/out-about-whats-that-big-red-thing.html#ixzz0kFAzYtWR
Bellingham Farmer's Market Opens This Weekend
Winter is out the door and it’s time to enjoy spring with the opening of the Bellingham Farmer’s Market. The market is “an open-air gathering place where fresh produce, tasty food, fabulous crafts, eye-catching flowers and plants, and festive music attract thousands of visitors each year.” It’s open from 10am – 3pm every Saturday, from… Continue reading Bellingham Farmer's Market Opens This Weekend
Victoria, BC Featured On NBC's Today Show
NBC’s Today Show is in Vancouver during the Winter Olympics, and Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al took a float plane trip to Victoria for the afternoon, taking in Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel and fish n’ chips along Victoria’s inner harbour. Interestingly, our vessel, the Victoria Star and float planes like the one featured… Continue reading Victoria, BC Featured On NBC's Today Show
Victoria San Juan Cruises New 3 Day/2 Night San Juan Islands Exeprience Tour
We are pleased to offer a brand new 3 day/2 night San Juan Islands Experience tour aboard the Viking Star this season. The package includes: 3 days of cruising in the San Juan Islands, plus whale watching, aboard the Viking Star 2 nights accommodations in Friday Harbor at the Earthbox Motel & Spa 2 breakfasts,… Continue reading Victoria San Juan Cruises New 3 Day/2 Night San Juan Islands Exeprience Tour
Five Orcas Born In 2009, Already One Newborn In 2010
After Orca populations in the San Juan region dropped a bit in 2008, they rebounded in 2009 with the births of five Orca calves, and 2010 is off to a great start with the birth of another calf on January 3rd. There are now 88 resident Orca whales in the San Juan Islands. To read… Continue reading Five Orcas Born In 2009, Already One Newborn In 2010
