Trip Length: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Prices from: $3,495 pp/do*
Ships: MV Island Spirit
Notes: Ports, routes, times and itineraries subject to change at Captain's discretion.
*Per Person/Double Occupancy. Special Single Rates apply where listed.
Or call us: 1-800-578-1479
The San Juan Islands Vacation Cruise is an eight-day, seven-night excursion featuring all the spectacular scenery of the San Juan Islands plus quaint coastal harbor towns.
This vacation cruise package includes:
Day 1
Fly in to Seattle and meet your Fantasy Cruises representative. Transfer to the Island Spirit. Cruise Northbound for Whidbey Island. Your Captain narrates along the way. Later this afternoon, you’ll enjoy the peaceful Penn Cove area and Coupeville, Wa. Visit the local Historical Museum at the head of the pier. Enjoy a brief presentation on the history of the area. Back aboard for dinner. The gangway is open for a stroll after dinner. - Cocktails, L, D
Day 2
This morning, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the area. This includes a stop at Fort Casey with a docent narrated tour of the old guns. Visit the historic lighthouse and learn about the lighthouse keeper’s job while viewing the equipment. After lunch, some afternoon cruising to our anchorage. - B, L, D Cocktails
Day 3
We cast off during breakfast for a leisurely day of cruising the San Juan Islands. We’ll transit scenic “Deception Pass” and into the heart of the 175 Island Archipelago. We meander throughout the islands until 1pm or so, then stop at Friday Harbor. Shoppers depart. Visit the Whale museum, stores or post your mail. Options abound in this friendly port. Later this afternoon we see some of the interior vistas of the island, with a stop at the Alpaca ranch followed by a visit to a local winery. We’ll enjoy a taste of the island fare! Afterwards dinner is served pier side. - B, L, D wine tasting
Day 4
Today we cruise and sightsee in the morning. It’s a leisurely departure and Sumptuous Brunch. Port call at historic Roche harbor then visit an outer island. We offer a beach walk and intertidal interpretive discussion as well as kayaking for the most adventurous of the group. Maybe you’ll spend an hour or so kayaking with one of the crew? We anchor out tonight in a quiet bay... - B, L, D Cocktails
Day 5
Enjoy a quiet morning in the anchorage. Today we’ll tour Orcas Island. At 54 square miles, it’s the largest of the San Juan Island group. There’s time to visit the local artist network of Potters. Perhaps a beautiful plate or sculpture is in your sites? Then we visit the highest point in the islands – Mt. Constitution, enjoy the view. Afterwards, tour a historic ship builders retreat and exclusive Pacific Northwest resort, Rosario Resort. Our docent and host educate and entertain. Later today, view the sunset over the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the anchorage. - B, L, D Cocktails
Day 6
Today we visit wonderful Port Townsend, Wa. Established in 1851, this town will capture your seafaring spirit. Enjoy a guided sidewalk tour with insights and history of the area. You’ll be thrilled by the nautical themes and Victorian architecture of this waterfront community. Free time after the tour for shoppers. We cruise during dinner for our anchorage. - B, L, D Cocktails
Day 7
Today we tour Seattle’s waterways and waterfronts. Transit the Hiram Chittenden Locks; view the houseboats on the Ship Canal and Lake Union. You’ll also get a tour of the luxurious waterfront mansions of Lake Washington. The home of Microsoft Billionaires Bill Gates, with others from the “Who’s Who” of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll enjoy a great day of cruising and dining before tomorrow’s flight home.
B, L, D Cocktails
Day 8
Off to the airport. If time allows we’ll visit the Pike Place market. Seattle’s number one attraction. Smell the splendid flowers and fresh seafood in this wonderful combination of foods and color. - B
Cruise Length: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Prices from: $3,495 pp/do*
2013 Dates: Oct 1-8
Ships: MV Island Spirit
Notes: All Inclusive: Prices include all taxes, transfers, tours, meals, wine with dinner, an evening cocktail hour, entertainment, naturalist/ historian on board, all shore excursions with guides, use of kayaks, excellent personal service, wonderful ports of call. Does not include gratuities ($150-$175 per person)
*Per Person/Double Occupancy. Special Single Rates apply where listed.
Or call us: 1-800-578-1479
Day 1
You should plan to arrive at our dock in Seattle by noon. Cruise Northbound for Whidbey Island. Your Captain narrates along the way. Later this afternoon, you’ll enjoy the peaceful Penn Cove area and Coupeville, Wa. Visit the local Historical Museum at the head of the pier. Enjoy a brief presentation on the history of the area. Back aboard for dinner. The gangway is open for a stroll after dinner.
Cocktails, L, D
Day 2
This morning, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the area. This includes a stop at Fort Casey with a docent narrated tour of the old guns. Visit the historic lighthouse and learn about the lighthouse keeper’s job while viewing the equipment. After lunch, some afternoon cruising to our anchorage.
B, L, D Cocktails
Day 3
We cast off during breakfast for a leisurely day of cruising the San Juan Islands. We’ll transit scenic “Deception Pass” and into the heart of the 175 Island Archipelago. We meander throughout the islands until 1pm or so, then stop at Friday Harbor. Shoppers depart. Visit the Whale museum, stores or post your mail. Options abound in this friendly port. Later this afternoon we see some of the interior vistas of the island, with a stop at the Alpaca ranch followed by a visit to a local winery. We’ll enjoy a taste of the island fare! Afterwards dinner is served pier side.
B, L, D wine tasting
Day 4
Today we cruise and sightsee in the morning. It’s a leisurely departure and Sumptuous Brunch. Port call at historic Roche harbor then visit an outer island. We offer a beach walk and intertidal interpretive discussion as well as kayaking for the most adventurous of the group. Maybe you’ll spend an hour or so kayaking with one of the crew? We anchor out tonight in a quiet bay…
B, L, D Cocktails
Day 5
Enjoy a quiet morning in the anchorage. Today we’ll tour Orcas Island. At 54 square miles, it’s the largest of the San Juan Island group. There’s time to visit the local artist network of Potters. Perhaps a beautiful plate or sculpture is in your sites? Then we visit the highest point in the islands – Mt. Constitution, enjoy the view. Afterwards, tour a historic ship builders retreat and exclusive Pacific Northwest resort, Rosario Resort. Our docent and host educate and entertain. Later today, view the sunset over the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the anchorage.
B, L, D Cocktails
Day 6
Today we visit wonderful Port Townsend, Wa. Established in 1851, this town will capture your seafaring spirit. Enjoy a guided sidewalk tour with insights and history of the area. You’ll be thrilled by the nautical themes and Victorian architecture of this waterfront community. Free time after the tour for shoppers. We cruise during dinner for our anchorage.
B, L, D Cocktails
Day 7
Today we tour Seattle’s waterways and waterfronts. Transit the Hiram Chittenden Locks; view the houseboats on the Ship Canal and Lake Union. You’ll also get a tour of the luxurious waterfront mansions of Lake Washington. The home of Microsoft Billionaires Bill Gates, with others from the “Who’s Who” of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll enjoy a great day of cruising and dining .
B, L, D Cocktails
Day 8
Guests enjoy breakfast before disembarking. Please plan to depart the vessel around 9:30am.
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