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Pacific Northwest Itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Anacortes, WA - Anacortes is on Fidalgo Island, which along with Camano Island, are the only two San Juan islands accessible by road from the mainland. Cruise to Orcas Island’s East Sound.

Day 2: Awake early and have coffee with the deer on shore and the eagles soaring above. Lopez Island is next, where we will stop at one of the bays for a picnic. Overnight at Fisherman’s Bay on Lopez or another nearby cove.

Day 3: Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is our next destination. Take a self-guided walking tour of the historic district and visit the Historical Museum. Stroll the Port of Friday Harbor waterfront park with “Portals of Welcome,” the Coast Salish houseposts carved by renowned native artist Susan Point.

Day 4: Cruise to serine Roche Harbor on the North end of San Juan Island. Visit the picturesque Roche Harbor Resort with its beautiful gardens, cafes and shops. This historic resort is a former lime quarry with hiking trails, a fascinating mausoleum and within walking to the Sculpture Park.

Day 5: Today we head for Sucia Island Marine State Park. Explore the abundant tide pools teeming with limpets, starfish, snails sea urchins, sea anemone and crabs.

Day 6: Cruise to Saanich Inlet in the Gulf Islands of Canada where fishing is abundant in the fjord’s deep waters. There are quaint little towns and villages to be explored or just sunning and relaxing onboard.

Day 7: In the Saanich Inlet is the world famous Butchart Gardens. We will enter through a “cruisers only” gate and explore the gardens. A beautiful British Tea House where high tea is served daily is a special treat.

Day 8: Today we head for Sidney. Sidney, located on Vancouver Island’s other side has the feel of a boating destination resort community. We continue on towards Victoria and overnight in Cadboro Bay.

Day 9: Time to visit Victoria, British Columbia. This harbor town is full of history and is fun to explore. The Parliament Buildings, bathed in lights at night are not to be missed!

Day 10: Departing Victoria Harbor we will return to Anacortes through the picturesque Haro Straight which is lined by the Cascade Mountains to port and the Olympic Mountains to starboard. All too soon, we are back. But your memories will last a lifetime.

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