My boyfriend and I booked the afternoon whale watching cruise at San Juan Cruises not knowing what…read moreto expect and it ended up being the highlight of the weekend. The crew was very friendly and I loved that it was guided by the Captain and Naturalist onboard. I learned a lot about islands in the Salish Sea and we saw several species of animals. There are several great viewing spots on the boat and it's easy to see from inside if it gets too windy. I learned so much about the Biggs orcas, sea lions, and harbor seals. It's not promised, but we saw two different groups of the orcas right at the beginning of the trip and surprisingly at the end in Bellingham bay. It was so nice to learn about them and get an up close view (within safe distance). They served a lunch onboard which was included in the cost, however we packed our own. They also have beverages and snacks for sale throughout the ride. I didn't bring binoculars on board, but I did see people with them. My iPhone was enough to get close up videos and pictures of the animals! I would definitely recommend this to family and friends!

Very friendly service and great naturalist- Emily. We took the five hour whale watching cruise…read morewhere they guarantee whale sightings or 50% off your next booking with them. We approached Emily to find out some details about the educational items she had available for viewing. The lunch was buffet style- two types of lasagna, biscuits, honey butter, Caesar salad, red grapes and cookies. It was very tasty. The scenery was gorgeous and it was a nice sunny day. Unfortunately the whales and orcas were playing any and we didn't see any during the entire cruise- we did see a harbour seal when leaving port, a quick glimpse of a harbor porpoise for a split second, harbor seals on rocks from a far distance and two sea lions on a red buoy... so we got cards to book at 50% discount for a future booking with the company. We also got 10% off coupons for the fish and chips place and gift shop inside the Bellingham cruise terminal. There were two bathrooms on board. I have to say if you're looking for an intimate experience with a handful of people this is not the cruise for you. We had a Thursday cruise that had about 60 people on board and felt like there were a lot of people... I was told the boat could have up to 120 passengers in which case it would have been absolutely jammed with people. I was glad we only had the number on board that we had. All in all it was a lovely day on board- you cannot dictate nature and they held up their promise if we didn't see whales. They also had some binoculars available if you gave them collateral- I had a set for the entire cruise.

How do we keep adding stars! From the time we met Jette and Jon, we felt right at home and spoiled…read more Sailing the San Juans was a dream come true, but little did we know how wonderful every single day would be. Attention to every detail from warm coffee mugs to fill our fresh coffee at 7am to gourmet lunches and dinners, and of course desserts. We had a wonderful time. Jon and Jette are the most gracious hosts, who now we consider friends. Jon keeping us safe and informed of the wildlife and sealife, but also taking us on hikes on islands only accessible by boat. Jette with her great sense of humor surprising us at every turn with a new talent from gourmet cooking, writing songs, playing her guitar and sharing her doodles are a few of the many talents she revealed to us. And then there is Geni, sweet Geni, their portugese water "boat" dog. We instantly fell in love and could not get enough of her. I don't now the last time I felt so relaxed and pampered. Thank you Jette and Jon for the wonderul memories! We are looking forward to returning next year! To anyone considering Sailing the San Juans - this is your charter! You will have the time of your life!

From the moment you step onto the Northwind, take in every single second you can!! Every…read moresecond--every peaceful moment, every sweet and savory bite Captain Jette serves, every bit of island trivia Captain Jon offers--as you sail calmly past thick green forests dotted with specks of white the resident bald eagles offer in the form of head and tail. This is truly an adventure awaiting! If you have ever wanted to sail but don't know how, just leave the sailing, cooking, and swabbing of the decks to Jette and Jon. They love to help make wonderful memories for all of us, and do so graciously and kindly. So stop wondering and take the leap (sail). You will have a blast

We called interested in signing up for their basic to bareboat cruise and learn class, but had…read moreseveral questions since their website doesn't have very much information. The lady we talked to was rude and her answer to any of our question was did you see our website? It was like pulling teeth getting answers out of her! And yes we did look and read over the website before calling there wasn't enough information on it obviously so that's why we had questions! It seemed that it was a chore for her to answer our questions you would think she would want to be more helpful and persuasive so we would want to pay this company lots of money for their sailing school... needless to say we will be looking elsewhere for a business that seems more happy to take our money.

Nice dealership here in Bellingham…read more They communicated with me in a timely fashion. Overall, I had a good experience and would suggest others to use Bellhaven. Cheers.

You need to check their Alaska expeditions. They have…read moreseveral different types of trips from what I understand there 2 and 3 month trips that voters can take

If you are looking for a unique experience with beautiful scenery every day, and the opportunity to…read moretravel safely and confidently while navigating your own beautiful boat, this company has everything you need. Their boats are clean and very comfortable and they travel to new and gorgeous locations every day. You have a guide, a mechanic and a naturalist, and an all around helper, as well as the company of a small number of other travelers. Beautiful mornings, fun evenings, short travels each day through stunning scenery, wildlife, hikes, fishing, sunsets, this kind of trip has it all. You will make memories and friends that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend!!

Under new ownership, captain Scott made me feel like part of the crew. NW sailing is classy. It was…read moregreat learning so much about weather, currents, local history, and exploring the islands. Go for a multi day charter, you do not want to miss Scott's coffee. I am a vegetarian and the food was so healthy and delicious! Scott has a clear love for sailing and sharing the islands with guests. Best vacation ever. If you are going sailing in the San Juan's don't mess with other charter companies.

Captain Scott and First Mate Todd were excellent sailors and hosts again. We have sailed with them…read more3 times now , once in the San Juan Islands and twice in the British Virgin Islands. They make sailing in the BVI easy, arranging the boat charter, provisions and details. Todd is a great cook. We always felt safe. This team is highly recommended and we will be sailing with them again.

There are no words to describe this experience. Glacier Bay National Park is a wondrous place but…read morethen add in an antique trawler with the nicest people you'll ever meet. AND THE FOOD! OMG - phenomenal. Our hosts were terrific and just so knowledgeable and friendly. The trip itself was magical. If there was wildlife or whales Jeffrey stopped the boat or maneuvered it so we had a great sighting. AND we got to meet Kim Heacox! Thank you Jeffrey! This is a trip of a lifetime and more folks should do it...on the M/V David B. A shout out to Sarah and Matt too. You both are wonderful.

This was more than a trip...it was an experience and I mean that in the best way. The boat was…read morebeautiful and obviously cared for. It is obvious Christine and Jeffrey take each winter to make everything better on the boat down to the smallest item or storage. From the beginning of scheduling, Sarah happily answered every question promptly. Christine served top notch food from her wood burning stove. Delicious pastries, breads, soups, seafood, salads and appetizers. She helped me slow down, take a breath and see the beautiful world of Misty Fiords National Monument. It was absolutely breathtaking. Jeffrey was so much fun, so knowledgeable about many subjects. He was happy to change course on the boat when the whales were seen. What a pleasant experience to have a trip adapted to the environment. I would highly recommend this trip. I'm already looking at which one I want to do next!