Whales & Wildlife Report – Great Sightings Every Day For The Last Two Weeks

We are definitely in the midst of prime whale watching season, with great sightings over the past two weeks. We’ve primarily spotted Transient / Bigg’s Orca whales, as well as Humpback and Minke whales. Combined with beautiful, sunny weather it’s been quite a summer, but it’s not over yet. We’re running for a few more… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – Great Sightings Every Day For The Last Two Weeks

Whales & Wildlife Report – Season Summary: One Of Our Best Whale Watching Seasons Ever

This season turned out to be one of our best ever, with sightings on nearly 95% of our whale watching cruises. We had three different whale watching tours, all of which were popular, with folks enjoying frequent sightings of Orca, Humpback and/or Minke whales. If you came out with us this summer, thank you! We… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – Season Summary: One Of Our Best Whale Watching Seasons Ever

2018 Season Off To A Great Start, With Lots Of Orca And Humpback Whale Sightings

Our whale watching tours have been very successful, with sightings of transient orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and a few gray whales so far. The resident orcas are back as well, and with the weather becoming more and more summerlike each day, now’s a great time to join us on one of our tours! (The… Continue reading 2018 Season Off To A Great Start, With Lots Of Orca And Humpback Whale Sightings

Whales & Wildlife Report – August 12th, 2013

Orca whales are back in abundance now! This past weekend we had sightings of all 3 pods of resident Orca whales – so great to have them all in the area once again. Today we spent time with K-Pod just south of Lopez Island, then found a Minke whale a little later. Overall a great… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – August 12th, 2013

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 30, 2013

Under bright blue skies, sailing through calm waters, we toured through the islands before finding a group of Minke whales near Hein Bank, SW of San Juan Island. Passengers enjoyed non-stop sunshine throughout the day, and with temps in low 80’s (cooler on the water though). Looks like this beautiful weather is supposed to last… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 30, 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

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

The Chrysalis Inn & Spa / San Juan Cruises Whale Watching Package

The Chrysalis Inn & Spa and San Juan Cruises have teamed up for a great overnight hotel & whale watching package. Enjoy a night or two in one of Bellingham’s finest hotels, with an amazing view of Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island and the San Juan Archipelago. Then hop aboard the Victoria Star 2 for a… Continue reading The Chrysalis Inn & Spa / San Juan Cruises Whale Watching Package

Evening Magazine "Best Northwest Escapes" Contest

It’s that time of year again – King 5 / Evening Magazine in Seattle are running their “Best Northwest Escapes” contest. If you’ve taken one of our cruises in the past, we’d really appreciate your vote! Here’s the link: http://nwescapes.king5.com/san-juan-cruises/biz/587257

Gift Certificates For Our 2013 Season Available

Treat your family, friends or co-workers to a unique Northwest experience with a San Juan Cruises gift certificate. Our tours will run May through September next year. There are several options available: –Our 8-hour San Juan Adventure day cruise, which includes a narrated whale watching tour through the scenic San Juan Islands, a 2 hour… Continue reading Gift Certificates For Our 2013 Season Available