San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises The only whale watching tours out of Bellingham, Washington. With a variety of other summer cruises. All prepared fresh just before we start boarding passengers.
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Deluxe Whale Watching Adventure Cruise:

Welcome aboard the San Juan Islands best cruising adventure! Departing from the charming Fairhaven Historic District in Bellingham you will immediately enter the eastern edge of the 172 island San Juan Archipelago. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the incredible wildlife that abounds including; Bald Eagles, Seals and Sea lions, Porpoise, Seabirds and of cours

e – Orca Whales. After a morning of wildlife and pristine coastlines you'll enjoy a delicious Northwest salmon & chicken lunch, served with several side dishes and dessert. After your meal, we'll make a 2-hour stop in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. It's a chance to stretch your legs, stroll among the many shops and galleries or take in the Whale Museum. Soak in the afternoon sun on the cruise home, enjoying a beverage from our full bar stocked with a selection of Northwest beers & wines. Trip Overview:
• Fully narrated whale watching tour through the San Juan Islands.
• We are part of a local whale spotting network, helping us have one of the highest whale sighting success rates in the state.
• Guaranteed whales or your next tour is 50% off.
• Complimentary Northwest salmon / chicken lunch, with side dishes & dessert.
• 2 hour shore visit in Friday Harbor.
• Deluxe 100’ tour vessel with lots of indoor & outdoor seating.
• Onboard breakfast & lunch options.
• Full bar with Northwest wines, beers and cocktails.

2016 Schedule / Pricing:

Departing from Bellingham at 9:30 am returning at 5:30 pm

Low Season (May / June / September)
• $99.00 Adult ($5 off with advance booking)
• $49.50 Child (6-17)
• Under 6 Free! High Season (July / August)
• $109.00 Adult ($5 off with advance booking)
• $54.50 Child (6-17)
• Under 6 Free! May 7 - May 22 | Saturdays & Sundays Only
May 28 - September 25 | Daily

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Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Dinner Cruises:

A feast for the senses. Savor an old-fashioned cracked crab and baked chicken feast while enjoying a Bellingham Bay sunset after cruising along the beautiful Chuckanut Coast aboard the Victoria Star 2. Feast on the Northwest's finest Dungeness Crab served with Baked Chicken, our signature Broccoli Salad, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, locally baked French Bread and dessert. The Victoria Star 2 offers a selection of Northwest wines, beer from local microbreweries, well drinks and unique cocktails, and a variety of juices and soft drinks, for an additional charge.

2016 Schedule/Pricing:

Fridays and Saturdays from June 10 through September 18 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm

• $59.00 Adult
• $29.50 Child (6-17)
• Under 6 Free! Reservations: (360) 738-8099 or 1-800-443-4552
Online: http://www.whales.com

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Bellingham Bay BREWS Cruise - Wednesday Beer Tasting Cruise Series

Stay cool this summer with our new series of beer tasting cruises on Wednesday evenings in July, August and early September aboard the Victoria Star. Each week Boundary Bay Brewery will serve a variety of their award-winning beers, joined by 2 other Northwest breweries serving up their best brews. Snacks that complement the beers will be available during the cruise. It's just $35/adult for this cruise, which includes tastings of 3 different beers from each brewery and snacks. These cruises will sell out quickly - you can reserve online, or by calling 1-800-443-4552 or (360) 738-8099.

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Adults - $35 (Must be 21 or older)

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unWINEd On The Bay - Thursday Wine Tasting Cruise Series

Join us this summer for one of our new "unWINEd On The Bay" wine tasting cruises aboard the Victoria Star 2. We'll be featuring wines from around the world, as well as locally produced wines from the Pacific Northwest. Tickets are available online, or by phone:l (360) 738-8099 or 1-800-443-4552

Local experts and representatives from participating wineries will join us on board to serve and discuss the featured wines. Snacks and hors d'oeuvres that complement the wines will also be served during the cruise. Make the middle of the week something to look forward to this summer with one of our wine tasting cruises.

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Adults - $35 (Must be 21 or older)

Next week is the first Wednesday beer cruise! This year featuring a new signature nacho bar!With    we kick off the lege...
06/02/2026

Next week is the first Wednesday beer cruise! This year featuring a new signature nacho bar!
With
we kick off the legendary evening beer tasting cruise going weekly til September. Still just $49. Book now at whales.com

Black Raven Brewery

The T123's were all about Bellingham this past long weekend, hanging out in the bay on Saturday and waving in kayakers f...
05/27/2026

The T123's were all about Bellingham this past long weekend, hanging out in the bay on Saturday and waving in kayakers for Ski to Sea on Sunday. We also caught up with them in Canada, as well as the T60's and T69D2 out in Canada land too. We got to see a gray as well in shallow water giving us cool visibility.
Photos from Kurt Leipold

whales.com/t123s-in-the-bay/

05/27/2026

An Orca Whale showed up to watch the kayak leg of the Ski to Sea Race in Bellingham Bay.

It's time for the schedule to start ramping up! The first week of June sees *daily* whale watches beginning, as well as ...
05/26/2026

It's time for the schedule to start ramping up! The first week of June sees *daily* whale watches beginning, as well as Friday Harbor trips starting, and full Wed - Sun crab cruise schedules from both docks. With more fun cruises coming each week! Check it all out at whales.com

Slap! T90 Piglet gave us a slap-happy hello on Saturday, followed by an illusive breach from a baby orca, and a few othe...
05/21/2026

Slap! T90 Piglet gave us a slap-happy hello on Saturday, followed by an illusive breach from a baby orca, and a few other fun young one activities. We saw a gray in shallow water on Sunday, and so got to see more gray action than usual. Surprise humpbacks in the mix. With lots more fun across the whole long weekend. Read all about it at: whales.com/double-days-2/

05/14/2026

What an epic encounter on Monday! We came upon the T90s, T86A1’s and T86A3’s T-partying it up. As well as several sightings of humpbacks and a gray this week. Videos and reactions from Naturalist Lauren . Check out some stills and a full write up here: https://whales.com/?p=6912

And we're off! Seeing lots of species of whales on our first whale watch weekend of 2026, and may have even been the fir...
05/07/2026

And we're off! Seeing lots of species of whales on our first whale watch weekend of 2026, and may have even been the first in the area to sight Big Mama humpback on Friday! Theres was a gray whale hanging out in and around Bellingham Bay giving us nice early starts to our trips. We saw a pair of loner male orcas on Saturday. Several eagles perched around, giving watch to the Salish Sea. We're excited to be back!
Check out the full write up: https://whales.com/?p=6897

A nice little write up the iconic Big Mama, in honor of the big mama day weekend coming up. We saw her Friday!
05/07/2026

A nice little write up the iconic Big Mama, in honor of the big mama day weekend coming up. We saw her Friday!

The whale’s reappearance in the Salish Sea “merits extra celebration,” one expert said.

Several Mother's Day weekend cruises are available! La Conner cruises are close to selling out, but Bellingham's only wh...
05/06/2026

Several Mother's Day weekend cruises are available! La Conner cruises are close to selling out, but Bellingham's only whale watching, and Chuckanut crab dinner cruises still have lots of space on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as a whale watch on Monday. whales.com - (360) 738-8099 - or visit the Bellingham Cruise Terminal to book.

Cruises from La Conner to Deception Pass are only a little more than 2 months away! Cruises run April 4-26 while the daf...
01/24/2026

Cruises from La Conner to Deception Pass are only a little more than 2 months away! Cruises run April 4-26 while the daffodills and tulips are blooming for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The schedule is also expanding this year, now with dinner cruises Friday & Saturday evenings, alongside our daily lunch tours.

Our signature Dungeness Crab and Tuscan Herb Chicken buffet is included in your $79 ticket, with a full bar of beverages available for purchase! Check out all the details for all of our cruises at whales.com

Address

355 Harris Avenue Ste 104
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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