The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Bellingham, Washington (WA)

January 30, 2022 Augustus Redeker

The Pacific Northwest scarcely gets more peaceful than unspoiled Bellingham, a bustling city nestled in the Bellingham Bay. Nature abounds in all directions surrounding this coastal paradise. The waters of the Pacific offer opportunities for whale watching, cruising to Friday Harbor or visiting the Canadian city of Victoria. To the east, Mt. Baker beckons skiers and snowboarders to its slopes. The city itself is alive with vibrant theater, historical museums, gourmet restaurants and fine arts.
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1. Gato Verde Adventure Sailing

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5.0 based on 137 reviews

Gato Verde Adventure Sailing

Gato Verde is a locally owned and operated boat tour business. We provide carefree skippered sailing charters, overnight whale watching, sailing instruction, corporate outings, and special events charters. Tours can run from 1.5 hours to seven days aboard our comfortable and efficient 42 foot long catamaran. Sailing charter group size is limited to six for all day and overnight trips. Anyone on board who wants it will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience and patient multi-disciplinary instruction geared precisely to their skills, needs, and desires. In addition to sailing skills, you will have the opportunity to learn about the area's environment and how to nurture it, natural history, social history and how they all fit together. Because Gato Verde is committed to sustainable development and environmental stewardship

2. Triad River Tours

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5.0 based on 388 reviews

Triad River Tours

Triad River Tours is a whitewater rafting company, proponent of leave no trace ethics, and responsible utilization of public lands and accessible wilderness. Utilizing modern equipment, the most advanced safety and operating procedures, and professional guides who are highly trained and well compensated, Triad's river rafting style and system sets them apart in facilitating and cherishing the relationship between humans and their natural environment.

3. Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 75 reviews

Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures - Day Tours

Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures has been operating kayaking tours out of Bellingham Washington for over 25 years! We love to share our passion for beauty and adventure, so come join us for some fun in the Salish Sea! We specialize in small groups to assure attention to individual needs, and to promote low impact interaction with the natural surroundings. Moondance offers Half, Full and Multi-Day Adventures for new and seasoned paddlers alike.

4. Schooner Zodiac - Day Cruise

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Schooner Zodiac - Day Cruise

The Schooner Zodiac is a historic 160 foot working tall ship that operates from Bellingham, Washington. She sails the waters of the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. Passengers have the option of participating in sailing maneuvers under the direction of experienced crew or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery while under sail.

5. NW Sailing Adventures

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5.0 based on 27 reviews

NW Sailing Adventures

Experience the scenic wonders of the San Juan Islands with NW Sailing Adventures. Our fully crewed yacht charters allow you to enjoy the ever changing panorama while your crew caters to your every need. We offer all-inclusive 3 to 6-day sailing charters. No sailing experience necessary; you provide the sense of adventure!

6. NW Explorations

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NW Explorations

Join us for an experience of a lifetime on your own bareboat charter. Charter one of our luxury trawlers to explore the San Juan and Gulf Islands. If you're feeling more adventurous join us to points beyond: Desolation Sound, Inside Passage, Broughtons, SE Alaska, Haida Gwaii & Prince William Sound.

7. Dragonfly Kayak Tours

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Dragonfly Kayak Tours

Dragonfly Kayak Tours is all about adventure! We are excited to take you on a journey of exploration in the Salish Sea! Booking a tour with us is like planning an intimate getaway with your closest friends. We'll take care of all the planning and work, all you have to do is show up prepared for fun and lasting memories.

8. Sail The San Juans

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Sail The San Juans

Set sail for adventure on a beautiful 55-foot custom Jeanneau sailing yacht in the idyllic San Juan Islands. A naturalist-guided six-day cruise explores 200 forested islands in the realm of orca, eagles, and porpoise! Help trim the sails or just relax while you enjoy gourmet cuisine, great hiking and kayaking through protected bays and inlets. Small groups of no more than 6 guests keep the atmosphere intimate and relaxed for these unique trips. Sail the San Juans has been offering low impact, world-class sailing charters in the San Juan Islands and Inside Passage since 1986. Join us for an unforgettable San Juan Islands experience!

9. San Juan Cruises

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4.5 based on 399 reviews

San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises offers a variety of tours from Bellingham, WA. Our Deluxe Whale Watching Adventure cruise in the scenic San Juan Islands includes a free Northwest salmon lunch, and a shore visit in Friday Harbor. Half-Day Whale Watching tours which include a lasagna lunch are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Sunset Whale Watching Tours are offered Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays each week in July and August. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays we have our Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab dinner cruises. Beer and wine tasting cruises take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. Sucia Island Picnic Cruises are available on Saturdays and Sundays, and La Conner / Deception Pass Tours go out on Saturdays. New in 2018 is a Vendovi Island picnic cruise. Private charters are also available.

10. RipTide Charters

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4.5 based on 8 reviews

RipTide Charters

Riptide Charters provides saltwater fishing to the beautiful San Juan Islands in search for Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod and when in season Dungeness Crab and Spotted Prawns. We also provide Whale Watching and Scenic View trips in search for Orca and Gray Whales, Sea Lions, Porpoise, Eagles, Sea Otters, and many other marine wildlife species. Grab a camera and sunglasses and come join us for a fun filled day on the water.

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