Island Commuter Service To The San Juans / Whale Watching Extended To 9/19

We have extended our San Juan Island Commuter service from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands, as well as whale watching tours, through September 19th. Our last two trips of the season aboard the Island Commuter 2 will depart from the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham this Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 am. Now’s a… Continue reading Island Commuter Service To The San Juans / Whale Watching Extended To 9/19

Orca Whales (J & L Pods) Seen Yesterday (9/4)

Typically Orca whale sightings start to taper off in the San Juan Islands as we enter September, but perhaps due to the strong salmon run in the area, they seem to be sticking around. As a result we’ve been seeing Orca whales every day on our whale watching trips over the last week or so.… Continue reading Orca Whales (J & L Pods) Seen Yesterday (9/4)

Beneath The Salish Sea Film At The Pickford 9/22

Join marine biologist and cinematographer Florian Graner on an underwater odyssey through Puget Sound and discover the wonders living around Whidbey Island, Hood Canal, and in the greater Salish Sea. Packed with information about life in the oceans using the latest stealth diving equipment and state of the art HD cameras, get close and personal… Continue reading Beneath The Salish Sea Film At The Pickford 9/22

Orcas From All 3 Local Pods Spotted Yesterday (8/18)

Yesterday we were lucky enough to spot members of all three local pods of Orca whales (J, K and L pods). They were seen just to the west of San Juan Island (Salmon Bank). We’ll be back out today aboard the Victoria Star and Island Commuter 2.

"Super-Pod" Of Orca Whales Seen 8/13

On our return trip from Victoria yesterday (8/13) we were lucky to find a “super-pod” of Orca whales – all three resident pods of Orcas seen in the same location! They were near Seabird Pt. / Discovery Island. Initial reports today are good as well – factor in the 80+ degree temperatures and it all… Continue reading "Super-Pod" Of Orca Whales Seen 8/13

Another A Beautiful Day In The San Juans – Whales Off Sinclair Island 7/15/10

It was a beautiful day in the San Juan Islands yesterday – lots of sun, calm waters, whales, and snow-capped Mt. Baker in the background. This photo was taken just off San Juan Island. We’ve also included a short video taken by Eric, one of the deckhands aboard the Island Commuter 2, near Sinclair Island,… Continue reading Another A Beautiful Day In The San Juans – Whales Off Sinclair Island 7/15/10

Great Whale Sightings On The Way To & From Victoria Yesterday

Yesterday we were lucky enough to see J-pod twice from the Victoria Star 2. First, we saw them on the way to Victoria, just off Bird Rocks, then we saw them on the way back at Salmon Bank. We saw the same group on the Island Commuter, during our whale watching tour from Friday Harbor.