View from San Juan Island Ferry, Anacortes, WA
Its summer time! And that means it is time to enjoy a nice boat ride on the San Juan Islands Ferry System. Get on on of these clean comfort liners at Anacortes, WA, just an hour north of Seattle. Once at the San Juan Islands Ferry Terminal in Anacortes, you can relax, leave your car in one of 1,000 parking spots, and take a short walk down to the ferry landing. In the distance you’ll see Glacier covered Mt. Baker! And to the west, if you are lucky enough to plan for the Sunset Cruise, you’ll see the warm glow, of what could be a Bahamian Island sunset.
Its magical. Walking on to the these very large ferries, you’ll notice the attention to detail that WSDOT spends in keeping them clean, and maintained properly. Seating is available behind a giant panorana of glass that is wrapped around the entire ship. If you’d prefer, you can even walk out to the Bow of the ship and stand in the breeze, with a surrounding view that’s unparalleled.
Over the next 90 minutes you’ll cruise at about 15 knots among the Islands, and be among a handful of insiders that have discovered this amazingly affordable cruise. Stop at the ferry landing and have a refreshing taste of Island mist, and in less than an hour, the return ferry will steam away, giving you yet another view of the Magical Islands.
In less than 5 hours on any day, you’ll return to your vehicle in Anacortes, refreshed and amazed that you’d been somewhere few people know about, with photos and memories that will last a lifetime.
It truly is the most breathtaking few hours Island tour in the World.
The San Juan Islands area is located in the United States, Pacific Northwest. Its said the Islands are the peaks of a ancient mountain range. They may be a part of a continent that isn’t the mainland. Recently prehistoric Bisons remains were discovered on Orcas Island.
You might discover a new dolphin, or see an Orcas Island Whale (famous wealthy financier) , or an Orca. But mostly, you’ll enjoy the tranquil comfort of a ship able to carry up to 1,200 people plus 200+ cars, A perfect safety record assures your friends and family that there’s little to worry about..
Stare into the turquoise green water and imagine when pirates first arrived in Islands. See herons, gulls, sea stars while plying the glistening ice-cold clear waters. Today’s San Juan Island Ferrys are the pride of the WSDOT Fleet.
There is literally no where else you can enjoy this experience. Stand on the bow of the ship as it steams into the channels and by cliffs and sandbars. With the gentle wind blowing in your hair, you can imagine you are in a movie. Or duck inside and watch the world go by behind giant panes of ship glass. Bring a date for the most romantic cruise for under $50 per couple! Amazing! You could drive 2,000 miles and not find anything as relaxing, cooling and enjoyable.
Hop on board the Anacortes San Juan Islands Ferry and for less than the cost of dinner out, you’ll see many of natures wonders in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll think you are in Hawaii or another tropical area of the Bahamas, but in fact, you’ll be the most temperate, beautiful, naturally inviting areas anywhere.
At the end of the day make sure to catch the ferry back to Anacortes. You’ll be tempted to stay over night in the Islands and might be lost to a tribal dance for weeks, months, perhaps the rest of your life!
Travel the San Juan Islands Salish Sea aboard a comfortable, cruising ferry this weekend. Its minutes away, and in a completely different universe.
