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.
Experience Alaska Like Never Before: Step aboard our 85-foot expedition yacht, designed for comfort and adventure. Our steel-hulled vessel, equipped with NIAD stabilizers, glides effortlessly through Alaskan waters, bringing you closer to glaciers and into remote areas inaccessible to other charters.
With 50 years of expertise and extensive US Forest Service permits granting access to even more remote and untouched areas, we craft handcrafted itineraries showcasing Alaska's most breathtaking sights. Savor the freshest Alaskan seafood, capture stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, 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 Alaskan adventures. For cabin cruises, we collaborate with each passenger to ensure their interests are included.
On custom charters, we work with the group to design a bespoke itinerary for custom charters that fulfills everyone's Alaskan dreams.
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.
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.
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.
Meals 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.
All cabins include towels, bed linens, hair dryers. and select sizes on boots so you don't have to bring your own.
Outside on our top deck is an eliptical machine to excerise.
Sea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays.
We have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and local history for you to enjoy in our lounge.
Sales tax is included in this price.
There are two tender boats for exploring and getting to shore for beach walks and hiking.
We 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.
We recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.
We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.
Wi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it or you can unplug and relax!
Your San Juan 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 hike, that's where we'll be – all tailored just for you.
We will explore the waters of the Salish Sea in search of humpbacks or killer whales.
From the pristine West Coast waters to your plate, our all-inclusive chef will craft a menu featuring the freshest seasonal seafood – halibut, black cod, salmon, crab, shrimp, and more – tailored to your tastes. Enjoy this "from sea to table" experience with your local captain and discover the importance of sustainable fishing. We happily accommodate all dietary preferences. Unless otherwise requested, a delicious seafood dish is featured at one meal daily.
We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
We will cruise the Salish Sea exploring the wildlife. You will see Steller sea lions, otters, seals, porpoises, and multiple other bird species. We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
You can explore the beaches and bays in a kayak and our Naturalist will take you on adventures in the tender boats.
Have a glass of wine, play a game, read one of the beautiful books aboard, edit your incredible photos, or just daydream!
Cruise to Matia Island and explore its breathtaking old-growth forest!
We we will take you to all the hidden gems through out the islands.
Your yacht cruise culminates in beautiful Bellingham, nestled on the shores of the Salish Sea. From here, you can explore nearby islands, hike scenic trails, and immerse yourself in the Pacific Northwest's natural wonders.
