San Juan Island Sample Itinerary

Day 1:

Board the David B in Bellingham at 9:00 am. The crew will help you become acquainted with the boat and after you have stowed your luggage in your cabin you are treated to fresh baked pastries and espresso while Capt. Jeffrey gets the David B under-way for the San Juan Islands. As the boat pulls away from Bellingham a sense of relaxation comes over you.  Your get-away has begun.

Day 2:

You wake-up in a secluded harbor on Stuart Island. Coffee and Lemon-Blueberry muffins are served at 7am while Christine makes a breakfast fritta with fresh crab and seasonal vegetables. While you nibble on your muffins and sip your coffee on deck, you might watch a harbor seal as it surfaces after hunting for small fish in the harbor. Over-head high in a cedar tree you hear the high warbling whistle of a bald eagle as it greets the day. Breakfast is served and you discuss with Capt. Jeffrey the options for the day.

Along the way

The weather is warm, calm and the sky is filled with sun. There are reports that orca whales have been seen off the west side of San Juan Island and they are heading north. Look's like a great day for whale watching. The crew raises anchor after breakfast is finished and we set out for Haro Strait.

After heading out into Haro Strait Capt. Jeffrey spots the whales and he expertly lines up the boat to watch.  We stay with the whales for a while and watch them as they continue foraging for salmon. After the whales have gone we head the boat south towards Cattle Pass and over to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

Stop at Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor is home to the Whale Museum and numerous art galleries. It is a great place to get out and have a stroll though town and do some shopping. Back under-way Capt. Jefrrey checks the weather and it looks like Cypress Island would be a good choice for the evening. On the way you relax on deck and watch the islands go by.

Hike to Eagle's Bluff

Once the David B is anchored off of Cypress Island you may join Capt. Jeffrey and Aaron for a hike to Eagle Bluff.  This forest hike is a great way to take in the natural beauty of the island.  Once at Eagle Bluff you are treated to a spectacular view of the San Juan Islands.

After your hike, you return to the smells of freshly baked bread.  Start your evening with a glass of wine.  Dinner is local salmon just caught by a fisherman in Friday Harbor.