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About this trip
San Juan Islands Adventure: Wildlife, Wilderness, and Island Charm
Your Cruise. Your Way.
Discover the untamed beauty of the San Juan Islands on your terms. Our flexible itineraries let you choose your bucket list highlights and explore destinations that ignite your imagination. Experience the wonders of the Pacific Northwest with the freedom and flexibility only a private yacht cruise can offer. We collaborate with all guests to ensure everyone experiences their San Juan Island dreams. Go home with memories beyond your wildest expectations and newfound friendships.
Wildlife Encounters Guaranteed
Prepare for incredible close encounters with whales, porpoises, seals, eagles, and a wealth of other wildlife. Our comfortable zodiacs and kayaks bring you right to the heart of the action.
Go Where Most People Don't.
Discover the remote islands, abundant wildlife, and hidden gems only accessible by boat throughout the San Juan Islands.. Sucia, Matia, and Patos Islands await!
Delicious Pacific Northwest Cuisine
Enjoy the freshest West Coast-caught seafood prepared by our chef. Hear captivating stories from your local captain and fisherman about the journey from ocean to plate. You might even catch a Dungeness crab or shrimp for dinner! Come hungry.
No Extra Day Excursion Fees
Most cruises require you to pay for your day excursion separately, but it's all included with us! This means less planning, fewer crowds, and a fun and more intimate experience for you.
Exhilarating, Stable & Fun
Our 85-foot expedition yacht is built for the waters and has stabilizers for a comfortable, smooth ride. If the weather is rough in one area, we jump to another bay or inlet to have fun and experience those hidden gems. We don't want you to be seasick, so our cruises differ slightly depending on the wildlife and weather. And did we mention that we are a darn FUN group to adventure with?
Fun, Local Captain & Crew
Beyond the breathtaking scenery, your experienced local captain will share stories, local history, geological features, and his life as a commercial fisherman and adventure seeker!
Please remember the animals are always on the move, and whales have tails, so you never know what will be around the next bend. That is the fun of an adventure.
Why Choose Us?
Experience the San Juan Islands Like Never Before: Step aboard our 85-foot expedition yacht, designed for comfort and adventure. Our steel-hulled vessel, equipped with stabilizers, glides effortlessly through the pristine waters of the San Juans, bringing you closer to the breathtaking beauty of these islands and into secluded coves inaccessible to larger vessels.
With decades of experience navigating the Salish Sea, we craft handcrafted itineraries showcasing the San Juan Islands' most stunning sights. Enjoy locally sourced cuisine, capture stunning photos of wildlife like orcas, seals, and eagles, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Whether you're joining a private cabin cruise or chartering the entire yacht, we work closely with all our guests to create personalized San Juan Island adventures. For cabin cruises, we collaborate with each passenger to ensure their interests are included, from whale watching to exploring charming island towns.
On custom charters, we work with the group to design a bespoke itinerary that fulfills everyone's island dreams, whether it's kayaking through hidden bays, hiking on remote islands, or simply relaxing and enjoying the tranquil scenery.
Staterooms
The M/V Northern Song is 85’ x 26’ x 10’ steel world cruiser with a capacity for 8-10 guests in four staterooms. There is a Master Suite that in with a queen-sized bed on the main deck, and that includes one queen size bed on the main deck with an ensuite bathroom with a separate bathtub stall and shower. There is the ability to add an extra cot in this stateroom. There are three guest cabins on the lower deck with a full-size bed and a single upper bed, and an ensuite bathroom with a separate shower stall.
Departure & Return Schedule
The boat departs from Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham Washington for a 2:00 pm sailing. The boat will return to Belingham at 2: 00 pm.
Cancellation Policy
Please send us a friendly email to let us know you are canceling. If we receive a cancellation notice 150 or more days before the departure date, your deposit will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee of the total fare cost and any commissions. You may also transfer your reservation to another available date if you choose.
Travelers will not receive a refund if cancellations are made 149 days or less before departure. Therefore we recommend getting travel insurance to protect your fare in case any unanticipated circumstances require you to cancel your trip.
What’s included
- All-inclusiveMeals are prepared by our chef, wine with evening meals, and beer throughout your day. Meals include Alaskan seafoods Black cod, halibut, salmon, and crab! Dietary needs can be accommodated.
- EssentialsAll cabins include towels, bed linens, hair dryers. and select sizes on boots so you don't have to bring your own.
- Eliptical MachineOutside on our top deck is an eliptical machine to excerise.
- KayaksSea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays.
- Reference LibraryWe have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and local history for you to enjoy in our lounge.
- Sales TaxSales tax is included in this price.
- Two Tender BoatsThere are two tender boats for exploring and getting to shore for beach walks and hiking.
- Whale HydrophoneWe have a hydrophone that goes in the water to listen to the whale song then we can gauge when they will surface or potentially bubble feed, so you are ready to capture those incredible photos.
What’s not included
- GratuitiesWe recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.
- Trip InsuranceWe highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it or you can unplug and relax!
Available Packages
All prices displayed are per person and are based on sharing a cabin with one other guest (double occupancy). The spacious Master Suite is on the forward main deck and features a queen bed with a private bathroom, tub, and shower. Click here to view
Alaska Sea Adventures requires a 25% deposit to secure your trip if it is more than 365 days prior to departure and a second deposit of 25% 365 days prior to departure with final payment due 150 days before departure. It is a 50% deposit to secure your trip if it is 365 to 151 days prior to departure, with final payment due 150 days before to departure. If it is 150 days or less prior to departure, the trip must be paid for in full.
The prices shown here reflect a 3% discount for payment by check. If you choose to mail a check, please let us know at [email protected] so we can hold your trip for 10 days. Our mailing address is PO Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833
All prices displayed are per person and are based on sharing a cabin with one other guest (double occupancy). Guest Cabins are on the lower deck, each featuring private bathrooms with showers. Each of the cabins has double lower beds and single upper berths. Click here to view
Alaska Sea Adventures requires a 25% deposit to secure your trip if it is more than 365 days prior to departure and a second deposit of 25% 365 days prior to departure with final payment due 150 days before departure. It is a 50% deposit to secure your trip if it is 365 to 151 days prior to departure, with final payment due 150 days before to departure. If it is 150 days or less prior to departure, the trip must be paid for in full.
The prices shown here reflect a 3% discount for payment by check. If you choose to mail a check, please let us know at [email protected] so we can hold your trip for 10 days. Our mailing address is PO Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833
All prices displayed are per person and are based on sharing a cabin with one other guest (double occupancy). Guest Cabins are on the lower deck, each featuring private bathrooms with showers. Each of the cabins has double lower beds and single upper berths. Click here to view
Alaska Sea Adventures requires a 25% deposit to secure your trip if it is more than 365 days prior to departure and a second deposit of 25% 365 days prior to departure with final payment due 150 days before departure. It is a 50% deposit to secure your trip if it is 365 to 151 days prior to departure, with final payment due 150 days before to departure. If it is 150 days or less prior to departure, the trip must be paid for in full.
The prices shown here reflect a 3% discount for payment by check. If you choose to mail a check, please let us know at [email protected] so we can hold your trip for 10 days. Our mailing address is PO Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833
All prices displayed are per person and are based on sharing a cabin with one other guest (double occupancy). Guest Cabins are on the lower deck, each featuring private bathrooms with showers. Each of the cabins has double lower beds and single upper berths. Click here to view
Alaska Sea Adventures requires a 25% deposit to secure your trip if it is more than 365 days prior to departure and a second deposit of 25% 365 days prior to departure with final payment due 150 days before departure. It is a 50% deposit to secure your trip if it is 365 to 151 days prior to departure, with final payment due 150 days before to departure. If it is 150 days or less prior to departure, the trip must be paid for in full.
The prices shown here reflect a 3% discount for payment by check. If you choose to mail a check, please let us know at [email protected] so we can hold your trip for 10 days. Our mailing address is PO Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833
Available Add-Ons
Disconnecting can be a great way to relax and enjoy your vacation, but we understand it can be essential. $60 per person
Itinerary
Your 5-day San Juan Island adventure is designed around you. We don't have a fixed itinerary because we believe in maximizing your experience. If the whales are congregating, we'll go there. If the weather is perfect for a specific view or bay, that's where we'll be – all tailored just for you.