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)

A lucky Independence Day with the T36 orcas in the bay and the T99's in Bellingham Channel, with sightings of T36's on 7...
07/10/2025

A lucky Independence Day with the T36 orcas in the bay and the T99's in Bellingham Channel, with sightings of T36's on 7/2 as well alongside T65 chainsaw, some incredible humpback breaching form Europa and her calf last Monday, with much more over the course of the week. Check it all out at the link: https://whales.com/orcas-near-far/

PC: First is Chainsaw on 7/2 by Allen Nichols, photos 2,3, and 4 are Flapjack spyhopping with her babies, and HB's Cerulean and BCY1157 on 7/2 by Lincoln Humphry, with the rest being the T36's right off shore from Fairhaven on the fourth by Leo Solomon and David Abraham

Choose your San Juan adventure! Book now at whales.comGoing out daily from Bellingham:-Join our whale watch, where we ha...
07/07/2025

Choose your San Juan adventure! Book now at whales.com

Going out daily from Bellingham:
-Join our whale watch, where we have a 95% success rate of spotting whales, and a lasagna buffet included on a 5-6 hour island tour for $129
-Visit Friday Harbor for 3 hours ashore, to find lunch and explore, on a 7 hour total cruise for $79

From Bellingham or La Conner
-Enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise with a Dungeness crab and Tuscan chicken buffet for $79

And more cruises to check out! Along with all the details and booking at whales.com or give us a call.

07/02/2025

Multiple double breaches! Among other awesome action last week.
Check out this viewing from Saturday of Big Mama's calf breaching! Captured by our naturalist Emily Lekburg

Full synopsis of last week's sightings here:
https://whales.com/humpback-breaching/

The beer cruises tend to have their own vibe from the wine cruises, and we wouldn't have it any other way.Those kooky Fa...
06/26/2025

The beer cruises tend to have their own vibe from the wine cruises, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Those kooky Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery people at it again 😉

Orcas everyday last week! We had encounters with the T99's and T65B's a few times, as well as the T75B's and T38C&E: two...
06/26/2025

Orcas everyday last week! We had encounters with the T99's and T65B's a few times, as well as the T75B's and T38C&E: two brothers traveling as a duo which was unique. We saw a big group of 50 porpoises, some eagle battles and much more. Join us for more wildlife fun daily all summer.

Photos by Lincoln Humphry of the T99's along the Cone Islands by Cypress Island, where the Free W***y intro was shot.

Full rundown of our whale ventures for the week:
https://whales.com/daily-orcas-t99/

Happy solstice from the smiling faces of the first wine cruise of the year 🍷
06/20/2025

Happy solstice from the smiling faces of the first wine cruise of the year 🍷

The fun way to Fairhaven is open again! Consider Chuckanut Drive, the scenic route along the water if you're joining us ...
06/20/2025

The fun way to Fairhaven is open again! Consider Chuckanut Drive, the scenic route along the water if you're joining us from the south.

GOOD NEWS! SR 11/Chuckanut Dr has REOPENED! The road had been closed since April 22 due to a rockslide.

Crews removed 3,600+ tons of debris, including 15+ SUV-sized boulders and replaced 125 feet of guardrail following the rockslide. Thanks for your patience during this emergency repair.

No shortage of wildlife sightings last week. Lots of orca pods including a youngster T046B3 Sedna’s presumed calf, a hum...
06/19/2025

No shortage of wildlife sightings last week. Lots of orca pods including a youngster T046B3 Sedna’s presumed calf, a humpback mom and calf, and 8 puffins on the 2nd bird watch trip of the year. Check out some epic bird shots from Jamie Kinney, and some great Baker lineups and baby orca captures from our latest naturalist addition, Lauren Rasmussen.

Full rundown of sightings of the week at the link:
https://whales.com/orcas-puffins-curious-sea-lion/

Some pretty stellar stuff from Jamie Kinney on last weeks wildlife cruise. Check it out!Also join our search for puffins...
06/16/2025

Some pretty stellar stuff from Jamie Kinney on last weeks wildlife cruise. Check it out!
Also join our search for puffins every Thursday.

West Seattle photographer focusing on wildlife, nature, and landscape art photography.

There's whale watching out of Bellingham! A deluxe whale watching adventure cruise through the San Juan Islands departs...
06/13/2025

There's whale watching out of Bellingham! A deluxe whale watching adventure cruise through the San Juan Islands departs daily from the fun Historic Fairhaven District.

We serve a fresh-made, on-the-boat lasagna lunch. The only ones in the area to serve a full buffet on a whale watch. We're also the only ones with a full bar! Signature cocktails, beers, wines, and all sorts of N/A options.

Tour the gorgeous San Juan Islands for 5-6 hours with narration from naturalists on the unique geography and wildlife. We see orcas, humpbacks, and much more on 95% of tours, and if we don't, your next lasagna lunch whale watch is half off.

Bellingham has plenty of great lodging, dining and nature to explore too. It's the perfect base camp to explore the mountains and the islands! At $129 it's a pretty good deal for an amazing day on the water. Half off for 6-17, and free for 5 and under.

What an epic moment, excellently captured by Yves Eberhard. On Our first full week, we got to see these incredible breac...
06/12/2025

What an epic moment, excellently captured by Yves Eberhard. On Our first full week, we got to see these incredible breaches by Zephyr on the 3rd. We got to see lots of other things including a T-Party, spy hopping and other fun from orcas, but this really took the Salish cake.
A majestic eagle and T Party of T124D’s and T124A2s photos by Kurt Leipold.
Orca spy hop by Lincoln Humphry

Full run down here:
https://whales.com/incredible-hb-breaching/

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Bellingham, WA
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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San Juan Cruises - Tours From Bellingham, Washington

We offer a variety of tours, departing from the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham, WA, ranging from short 1.5 hour evening tours to full-day excursions in the San Juan Islands: Deluxe Whale Watching Adventure Cruise 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 course – Orca Whales. The tour includes a shore visit in Friday Harbor and a delicious wild salmon and BBQ chicken lunch served while cruising the scenic San Juan Islands. Trip Overview: • Fully narrated whale watching tour through the San Juan Islands. • We are part of a local whale spotting network, with 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. • 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. Other Tours Available: Half-Day Whale Watching Tour On Saturdays and Sundays join us aboard our newest vessel, the Chinook, for a narrated afternoon whale watching tour in the San Juans. While underway you'll enjoy a warm lasagna lunch (meat & veggie options available), with salad and dessert. Sunset Whale Watching Tour Come aboard our sunset whale watching tour aboard the Salish Sea. Departing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings this summer, you'll have an excellent chance of viewing a variety of whales and local wildlife, and dine on our delicious lasagna and Caesar salad dinner. Chuckanut Cracked Crab Dinner Cruise Cruise the diversely scenic Chuckanut Coast while enjoying a feast featuring the Northwest's finest Dungeness Crab. The Victoria Star 2 has indoor and outdoor seating, and a full bar featuring a variety of Northwest beers & wines. Cruises go Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the summer. Bellingham Bay BREWers Cruise Wednesday evening beer tasting cruises on Bellingham Bay, featuring 3 Northwest microbreweries and 9 craft beers on every cruise. A variety of delicious snacks and hors d'oeuvres are included. Over 30 breweries in all will be aboard throughout the 2018 summer season. unWINEd On The Bay Wine Tasting Cruise Thursday evening cruises featuring wines from around the world, as well as locally produced wines from the Pacific Northwest. Each week is a different theme, paired with delicious snacks and hors d'oeuvres Sucia Island Picnic Cruise Bring your friends & family for a beach picnic and nature walk on this stunning state park island, only accessible by private boat. There's time to explore on your own, or join our naturalist for a beach walk, viewing tide pools & unique geological features. Saturdays & Sundays in 2018. La Conner & Deception Pass Cruise This tour gives you an opportunity to visit the unique waterfront town of La Conner, and cruise through Deception Pass, well known for its stunning scenery and the oft-photographed Deception Pass Bridge. The crew will serve up a hearty lasagna and Caesar salad lunch while underway.

Brunch On The Bay Cruise Join us aboard the Salish Express for our Sunday morning 2-hour brunch cruise on Bellingham Bay. You’ll enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared feast while taking in spectacular scenery. Enjoy a mimosa or choose one of our other libations, enjoy the company of family and friends, or sit back and watch the scenery unfold as we cruise these scenic waters. Bird Watching Cruise Our naturalists will help you view an amazing variety of birds as we cruise through Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the Skagit coast. In June and July we'll go to Smith Island in search of Tufted Puffins, and other amazing sea birds on a fully narrated tour.