Tag: Friday Harbor

Whales & Wildlife Report – July 8th & 9th, 2013

Two more great days of whale watching in the San Juan Islands. Sunday we saw our L-22 friends just west of San Juan Island, then today we found a larger group from L-pod – about 10 Orca whales up by Battleship Island. With plenty of whales and plenty of sun in the forecast, we hope… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – July 8th & 9th, 2013

Whales & Wildlife Report – July 6th & 7th, 2013

Our captain said it’s been like Groundhog Day out there, with sightings of the L-22 resident group of Orca Whales, as well as Minke Whales, in the same location both days this weekend. With sunny skies and lots of whales seen, it was a great weekend in the San Juan Islands.

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 29, 2013

Lots and lots of Orca whales today – all of L pod was spotted just off Kellett Bluff on San Juan Island. Lots of breaching and feeding activity, all on flat calm and sunny skies. What a fabulous day in the islands – can’t wait to get back out there tomorrow on another Whale Watching… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 29, 2013

Feeding Time With Transient Orca Whales (June 16, 2013)

It’s not everyday that we get to see the Transient Orca whales, but for guests aboard today’s whale watch we got a great look and the whales were here to impress. As the captain eased the boat on scene, the whales were reluctant, but as the time passed it got a bit more interesting. With… Continue reading Feeding Time With Transient Orca Whales (June 16, 2013)

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 15, 2013

It’s a beautiful, sunny day in the San Juan Islands today. The resident Orca groups were out of range today, but were first on the scene with a group of transient Orca whales up near Sucia Island. We had a good half hour or so with them, with no other vessels around. We followed them… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 15, 2013

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 12 & 13, 2013

There weren’t any Orca whales to be found on the 12th or 13th, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t whales out there. On Wednesday we found a group of 3 Minke whales out on the west side of San Juan Island. That was topped by a rare sighting (for this time of the year) of… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 12 & 13, 2013

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 10 & 11, 2013

Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day in the San Juan Islands. Orca whales turned out to be a bit elusive, but we were able to find an active group of Minke whales out on the west side of San Juan Island. Today, passengers on two of our boats had a great time watching a group… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 10 & 11, 2013

San Juan Explorer 3-Day San Juan Islands Cruise June 10-12

Are you looking for a fun, scenic, multi-day trip exploring the San Juan Islands? If so, we’d love to have you aboard for our 3-day, 2-night San Juan Explorer tour, happening June 10-12. Cruise the pristine waters and narrow passageways aboard the Viking Star, view Orca whales and other wildlife, talk with our knowledgeable captain… Continue reading San Juan Explorer 3-Day San Juan Islands Cruise June 10-12

Bird Watching Cruise Report – May 18, 2013

The early morning weather seemed a little ominous, but luck was on our side and the rain stopped shortly before our departure, and (mostly) stayed away for the duration of the cruise.  Birds were plentiful as usual, with all the “core” breeding and resident species of the Salish Sea observed in plentiful numbers.  Pigeon Guillemots… Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – May 18, 2013