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San Juan Cruises

355 Harris Ave Suite 104, Bellingham, WA 98225 · Bellingham, WA

Why you should go…

Pacific Cruises Northwest, Inc. is the corporate operator of San Juan Cruises, a Bellingham company running whale watching tours, Friday Harbor day trips and dinner and sightseeing cruises from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal since 1987. Tours follow Pacific Whale Watch Association guidelines while viewing orcas, minke and humpback whales in the Salish Sea. The company also runs the Salish Trading Post gift shop at the terminal.

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  • #boat tour
  • #cruise
  • #wildlife
  • #scenic

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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