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.
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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
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
Whale Watching August 19 – August 26
The orca whale sightings have remained strong through the month of August, with frequent sightings of the 3 local pods (J, K & L pods), as well as transient orcas and minke whales. We are entering the final 2 weeks of our operating season, with our San Juan Whale Watching Tours ending on September 7th.… Continue reading Whale Watching August 19 – August 26
Whale Watching June 18 – July 9
We seem to have hit the peak season for Orca Whale watching over the past two weeks, with frequent sightings of all 3 local pods (J, K and L pods). Yesterday (July 8) we even saw what we call a "Superpod" – a gathering of all three local pods of Orca whales! With excellent weather… Continue reading Whale Watching June 18 – July 9
The Black Cat Farm of Eliza Island
The Black Cat Farm of Eliza Island Eliza Island is the first stop we make on our San Juan Islands cruise to Friday Harbor aboard the Island Commuter 2. Now home to over 100 summer homes on the 141 acre island with only five year-round residents, this island has a storied history. Named after… Continue reading The Black Cat Farm of Eliza Island
Whale Watching May 22 – May 31
The whale watching has been excellent over the last two weeks, with frequent Orca and Minke whale sightings. Just as impressive is the weather we have had, calm conditions in the islands and lots and lots of sun! Temperatures are supposed to sneak into the low 80’s this week, and will hopefully extend into our… Continue reading Whale Watching May 22 – May 31
The Island Commuter 2 Starts Running To The San Juan Islands Today!
Today is the first day of operation for our San Juan Island Commuter service to the San Juan Islands (Eliza, Sinclair, Blakely, Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island/Friday Harbor), as well as our whale watching tours from Friday Harbor. The weather is going to be great this weekend, with lots of sun and temperatures in… Continue reading The Island Commuter 2 Starts Running To The San Juan Islands Today!
Bellingham Main Post Office Hosts Passport Fair Saturday 3/28
Those who are planning to travel outside of the U.S. but don’t yet have their passport are encouraged to attend the Passport Fair at the Bellingham main post office Saturday, March 28. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 315 Prospect St. People can have their passport pictures taken for $15. Adults… Continue reading Bellingham Main Post Office Hosts Passport Fair Saturday 3/28
