Oregon the best tips for whale watching in oregon whaletrips. Skip the line and book fun activities and tours with expedia. Bellingham is about 3o minutes south of birch bay and about two hours north of seattle in the heart of the lummi nation. Island mariner whale watching cruises, bellingham, wa. Find tickets for the best tourist attractions for the ultimate family vacation. Killer orca whale watching seattle to san juan islands. Apr 26, 2020 other tours include their chuckanut bay cracked crab dinner cruises, unwined on the bay wine tasting cruises, bellingham bay brewers cruises, sucia island picnic cruises, and bird watching tours. Whale watching in washington washington whale watching tours. Our everett gray whale trips have been running for over a decade. Canadian border we offer a break from the ordinary. The pacific northwest scarcely gets more peaceful than unspoiled bellingham, a bustling city nestled in the bellingham bay. More than majestic views and natural beauty, the mount baker highway offers insight into the history of the pacific northwest.
Learn more about our sea kayaking tours prices and times subject to change. Claim or edit this listing upgrade or renew this listing. Pickups in bellingham, burlington, stanwood, and marysville. The shores and waterways of washington state is filled with aquatic life like the minke, humpback and the california gray whales. Transportation on luxury motorcoaches and entrance fees included.
Family vacation michael jackson will you be there i do not own the music in this video. Outer island excursions offers whale watching and fishing as well as private charters from bellingham, wa. Sep 18, 2015 bellingham whatcom county tourism visitor center located at i5 exit 253 904 potter street, bellingham, wa 98229. Bellingham whale watching san juan safaris san juan. Bellingham experience wa washington state vacation. Bellingham is only about ten miles from the canadian border, and in fact the city is frequented by canadian tourists looking for cheaper consumer goods. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Everett is the best departure in the spring its only 30 miles from seattle and the whales are often right off of the dock. Tours to fabulous activities and events around the pacific northwest and beyond. San juan sailing bellingham, wa gato verde adventure sailing. Our captains are very skilled in locating the whales and show the utmost care when they are spotted. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or. You will see how downtown has changed since the first settlers arrived in 1852.
Gato verde adventure sailing bellingham, wa gato verde. Just select the combo option on our reservations page. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. Available march through october, our whale watching tour package includes a scenic seaplane flight between downtown seattles lake union and friday. As always, you can spot whales on any boat you take into the waters off the coast of bellingham, so some charter companies will boast of their whale. The tour is also available as a mobile version for smartphones, which is a nice way to see the. Halfday whale watching tours which include a lasagna lunch are. San juan cruises offers whale watching tours, crab dinner cruises, beer and wine cruises, and private charters in the puget sound area.
We offer daily scheduled whale watching trips from bellingham from april to october. Water adventures bellingham whatcom county tourism. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Just a 90mile drive from downtown seattle, anacortes is a convenient starting point for your.
Best whale watching tours in bellingham, wa san juan cruises, bellingham whale watching by outer island expeditions, western prince whale watching. These two waterways are whale superhighways where thousands of migrating humpback, orca, minke and gray whales travel each year between their summer feeding grounds and winter birthing areas. Whale watch tours from the olympic peninsula island adventures. With its majestic glaciers, 10,778 foot mount baker is just 90 minutes away from bellingham and may be seen from much of whatcom county i5 exit 255. The bellingham cruise terminal in fairhaven bellingham offers seasonal whale watching excursions and seasonal passenger ferry service to the san juan islands and victoria british columbia. All rights go to warner chappell and sony atv publishing.
San juan cruises is one of the premier sightseeing companies in the pacific northwest, with many years of experience in the san juan islands. In 2017 we had 100% viewing success on our whale watching tours sightings on every single tour. Paddling along the calm coast lines of the san juan islands makes for a fun adventure for singles, couples, groups, and families. This popular whalewatching excursion company sails around bellingham bay and out to the san juan islands, where theres a stop for lunch and exploring in friday harbor on san juan island. Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales. Formerly hesselgrave tours, we feature tours and adventures in seattle, whatcom county, skagit county and king county, and vancouver bc. We head out from april to october in search of orca whales, humpback whales, gray whales, and minke whales and spot them on over. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, charming villages and water adventures like whale watching bellingham whatcom county is a unique area of washington state. Tours bellair tours and adventures bellingham seattle. Island mariner whale watching cruises home facebook. A couple years ago i used island mariner cruises for a day trip whale watching tour and it was awesome, but i see theyre out of business now. The whale watching tours are round trips from bellingham bay to orcas islands.
Bellingham whatcom county tourism visitor center located at i5 exit 253 904 potter street, bellingham, wa 98229. We also present multipleday trips to fabulous destinations like hawaii, oregon, vancouver island and more. There are only two companies that offer dedicated whale watching cruises out of bellingham san juan cruises, of the enviable url, and island mariner and both companies offer tours that will be fairly similar. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattles only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Orcas are the main whale species, but there are also porpoises and mink whales in the area. Aug 19, 2012 this video is from a whale watching tour in bellingham, wa. Bellingham whale watching deals in bellingham, wa groupon. Gato verde is based in bellingham, washington at the bellingham cruise terminal in historic fairhaven, the southern terminus of the alaska. Blue whaleblue whale systems company green products have gained trust from many customers. Bellingham is a short 15 minute flight from san juan island, which is the best location in the pacific northwest to search for orca whales.
Mount baker scenic tour for up to two, three, four, or five with san juan airlines up to 25% off. Bellingham whale watching san juan island whale watching tours. The waters of the pacific offer opportunities for whale watching, cruising to. Our deluxe whale watching adventure cruise in the scenic san juan islands includes a free northwest salmon lunch, and a shore visit in friday harbor. Other tours include their chuckanut bay cracked crab dinner cruises, unwined on the bay wine tasting cruises, bellingham bay brewers cruises, sucia island picnic cruises, and bird watching tours. Experience the thrill of seeing orca whales, seals, porpoises and so much more wildlife on one of our whale watching trips off the san juan islands near seattle. Orca whale watching from port angeles, washington on the olympic peninsula. The whatcom museum is a major resource for teachers and students, providing school presentations to thousands of students annually. Seattle whale watching tours maydecember port townsend 4hour whale watching tour mayoctober port townsend san juan island whale watching tour mayseptember port townsend to san juan island passenger ferry. Whale watching bellingham washington orca whale watching. Experience the evolution of downtown bellingham through historic photographs available as a desktop tour for your computer. The best 10 whale watching tours in bellingham, wa takeout. Our guides and naturalists work to create educational, fun, and engaging tours that.
Save 10% whale watching and sea kayaking combo package. Just a short drive from birch bay and anacortes, bellingham is about two hours north of seattle. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. At seattle orca whale watching in partnership with san juan safaris we take great pride in providing you with the best orca whale watching and wildlife tours in the pacific northwest. Bellingham, washington sightseeing tour information. We partnered with san juan airlines to bring you this incredible adventure. Bellair tours and adventures offers premier tours and adventures in washington state and beyond. All you need to know about whale watching in oregon. Oct 29, 2014 whale watching cruises that depart from bellingham, washington are the northernmost such launches in the continental united states. Departing from the downtown waterfront, or picturesque fairhaven cruise terminal, whale watching boats cruise out to view family groups of the resident salmoneating killer whales and solitary minke whales. Explore the section of highway 199 as it traveled through bellingham and the remnants that still remain. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at mt. A selfguided downtown bellingham historic walking tour begins at the whatcom museums old city hall building and provides a two mile route circling through the downtown core, making stops at 45 locations printed tour booklets are available at the bellingham visitor centers. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale.
Island mariner whale watching cruises 2621 s harbor loop dr, bellingham, washington 98225 rated 4. Save 10% by reserving your whale watch wildlife cruise and sea kayak tour at the same time. Halfday whale watching tours which include a lasagna lunch are available on saturdays and sundays. We also offer 3 hour, full day, and multiday sea kayaking tours departing from the westside of san juan island. Anacortes whale watching deals in anacortes, wa groupon. One or two adult or childrens tickets to wildlife safari up to 45% off. The good old whale watching tour with a little sea angling at the end of the tour. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. Explore bellingham bay with victoria cruises malahat. Skip the ferry and combine the convenience of a scenic flight from bellingham to san juan island for a whale watch or sea kayak tour.
Whale watching bellingham washington orca whale watching in. Fairhaven has a long tradition of shipbuilding, from large wooden vessels to modern fiberglass yachts. Photos are from the whatcom museums photo archives. Im looking at san juan cruises but could do without the stop in friday harbor as were more interested in whale watching. Fairhaven washington bellinghams historic waterfront. Main season starts in march and ends in october, tours for gray whales take place in march and april. Whale watching, charter fishing, and private tours directly from lopez island and throughout the san juan islands region.
This video is from a whale watching tour in bellingham, wa. Join us for a tour directly from the mainland no ferry required. Each trip is one or two hours long and stops at san juan islands along the way. Tours bellair tours and adventures bellingham seattle tours. If youre serious about seeing orca whales you may want to choose a bellingham wa whale watching cruise operator with a guaranteeyou will see orca whales on your cruise or. Been in the business since 78, and have the biggest boat in the fleet. San juan cruises scenic whale watching tours in the san juan islands from bellingham, wa. Nature abounds in all directions surrounding this coastal paradise. San juan cruises whale watching bellingham friday harbor. Whale watching in washington is one of the top things to do on a visit to the main city of seattle or the popular san juan islands.
Explore tourist attractions and things to do in bellingham wa today, this week or weekend. We have experienced rapid growth, expanding from the pacific northwest including oregon, washington, idaho, and utah to canada and asia. We offer interactive tours of both temporary and permanent exhibitions led by staff or trained docents, as well as selfguided tours. Guaranteed whale watching tours from anacortes the worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through november. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. San juan cruises offers a variety of tours from bellingham, wa. Bellair tours and adventures bellingham seattle wa tours. Our popular whale watching sea angling tours operate during the summer and we sail from the center of eyjafjordur, from our little village hauganes and the whales are basically right by our harbour. Aug 26, 20 family vacation michael jackson will you be there i do not own the music in this video. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. If youre serious about seeing orca whales you may want to choose a bellingham wa whale watching cruise operator with a guaranteeyou will see orca whales on your cruise or they will keep taking you until you do. Bellingham helicopter tour bellingham whatcom county tourism. On friday and saturday evenings you may join us on our chuckanut bay cracked crab dinner cruise aboard the victoria star 2. San juan safaris is pleased to offer military personnel, active or retired, and.
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