Water Adventures

Paddle: Elakah Expeditions and Moondance Sea Kayaking Adventures offer group and individual tours. Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island and Lakes Whatcom, Samish and Padden are perfect spots for kayaking, canoeing and SUP (stand up paddle-boarding).

Sailing:  Gato Verde and Schooner Zodiac both offer group sailing excursions around Bellingham Bay and the San Juans.

Whale Watching and Day Trips:  San Juan Cruises offers seasonal whale watching cruises to Friday Harbor with a complimentary NW salmon lunch, as well as sunset wine & beer tasting cruises.

Overnight Excursions: Northwest Navigation and Schooner Zodiac offer incredible overnight packages that include wine, beer, fabulous meals, educational speakers and group experiences.

Charters and Fishing: A Trophy Fishing Charters, Bellingham Yacht Charter and Outer Island Expeditions offer charter and fishing trips.

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Alpine Adventures
221 Croft Avenue, Gold Bar
360-863-6505 or 800-RAFT FUN
Bellingham Yacht Charter
1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham
877-310-9446
sales@bellinghamyachts.com
Gato Verde Adventure Sailing Gato Verde is a modern sailing catamaran offering skippered day and overnight charters and custom educational expeditions in the magnificent waters of the Pacific Northwest. We can accommodate twelve passengers for day trips and up to nine for overnight trips.
1842 Governor Road, Bellingham
360-220-3215
gato_verde@earthlink.net
Island Mariner Cruises
5 N Harbor Loop, Bellingham
360-734-8866 or 877-734-8866
mariner@orcawatch.com
Moondance Sea Kayaking Adventures
2385 Forest View, Bellingham
360-738-7664
sharmon@moondancekayak.com
Mystic Sea Charters
Cap Sante Marina, La Conner
360-5880 or 800-308-9387
mystic@ncia.com
Northwest Navigation
Cruise the San Juan Islands or Alaska aboard the historic 1929 motor vessel David B. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, sightseeing and wildlife viewing. Trips are fully crewed, feature gourmet meals, private cabins and are limited to just 6 guests.
PO Box 1431, Bellingham
360-201-8184 or 877-670-7863
christine@northwestnavigation.com
Outer Island Expeditions Our high quality marine tours depart from both Semiahmoo Resort and the Lummi Island Ferry Terminal. We head out twice a day to find Gray, Orca, and Humpback Whales. We spot whales 90% of the time.
PO Box 653, Eastsound
360-376-3711
outerisland@live.com
Sail the San Juans Inc.
Join us aboard Northwind for a six day sailing adventure! We offer quality crewed yacht charters in the San Juan Islands and Inside Passage. No experience required. Six guests, gourmet fare, kayaks, hiking, fishing, crabbing and a fun crew included!
15 Bellwether Way, Bellingham
360-671-5852 or 800-729-3207
info@sailthesanjuans.com
San Juan Cruises San Juan Cruises offers a scenic whale watch cruise which includes lunch and a stop in Friday Harbor, sunset crab dinner cruises on the bay with spectacular views of the Chuckanut coastline, wine and beer tasting cruises, and customized adventures.
355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham
360-738-8099 or 800-443-4552
tours@whales.com
Schooner Zodiac, The
1221 Harris Avenue PMB 2, Bellingham
206-719-7622
 
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