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Embark on a Multi-Day Voyage
Join us on an unforgettable six-day/five-night voyage aboard Catalyst around the San Juan Islands.Enjoy warm days and cool nights, kayak quiet coves, walk forest trails and explore crystal clear tide pools. We might see bald eagles soar overhead and observe pods of dolphins and orcas up close.
Cruises Include:
- Equipment needed for excursions (see Equipment list for what to bring)
- All park and permit fees
- Gourmet food cooked fresh from locally sourced ingredients
- Breakfast, Lunch and three-course Dinners with wine pairings
- Boat Drinks, Sodas, Beer, Wine
- Snacks
Cruises do not Include:
- Airfare
- Hotel
- Tips and Gratuities
We ask for a deposit of 20% of total booking price to reserve your cabin. The balance is due 90 days before the cruise begins; see Terms & Conditions for details.
Itinerary
Itineraries are dependent on weather and tides and may change at the captain’s discretion.
These voyages are 6-days and 5-nights in duration and feature the emerald jewels of the San Juan Archipelago. Consisting of 130 named islands scattered between the shore of mainland Washington state and the southern end of Vancouver Island British Columbia, they create a labyrinth of narrow passages through which we will meander.
A voyage through the San Juan Islands
Our voyages will begin and end in Bellingham, Washington, located 90 miles north of Seattle on the I-5 corridor. Bellingham is served by several airlines, but also allows those who are hesitant to fly to drive directly to the boat in their own vehicle. Trips will sail on Thursdays afternoons at 2:00 pm and include all meals until our return to Bellingham late Tuesday morning.
Our trips are focused on natural history, wildlife and photography, and over the years our vessels have introduced thousands of people to both the robust as well as the vulnerable aspects of wildness. We cultivate opportunities for new perspectives on life that few of our species will ever be granted, by sitting quietly in a verdant forest, or drifting along a serrated shoreline in a kayak.
When we combine these moments with good companionship and masterfully prepared, locally sourced and hand gathered foods, we pass the threshold leading to something truly extraordinary.
Each morning will begin with a walk or kayak paddle before we raise anchor and get underway. During our week together we will visit different fermentation artists according to the seasonal schedule of their establishment and sample the consummation of their talent and commitment. There are wonderful vintners, brewers, and distillers spread out across this vast archipelago.
Our palates will be exercised and educated by tasting these artisanal products and meeting some of their creators. Dinners will be multicourse and paired with the beverages we discovered along our voyage. After dinner we may retire to the salon for more conversation, a reading or presentation about local wildlife and history, or we may elect to remain on deck, absorbing a spectacular sunset as the sky turns from lavender to royal blue.
Our six days will pass quickly, but we will be left with memories of wildness, and with new friendships, both of which we will carry with us as we return to our homes.
Additional Information
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CABINS
Cabin 1
Location/size: Main deck, private washroom with shower. Bunk: Double bunk, 49 inches by 80 inches, single pull-down upper bunk, 32 inches by 74 inches, door to deck, one opening porthole.Cabin 2
Location/size: Lower deck, forward starboard side, private head and shower. 6 feet 10 inches by 7 feet. Bunks: Double bunk, 50 inches by 78 inches. Accommodations: Private head and shower. Four drawers under bed, two non-opening portholes.Cabin 3
Location/size: Lower deck, forward port side, 6 feet 10 inches by 6 feet 6 inches. Bunk: Double bunk, 50 inches by 78 inches. Accommodations: Private head and shower. Two drawers, storage locker, two non-opening portholes.Cabin 4
Location/size: Lower deck, aft starboard side, 6 feet by 7 feet. Bunks: Single bunk, 43 inches by 84 inches. Accommodations: Storage under gear hammock, one non-opening porthole.Cabin 5
Location/size: Lower deck, aft cabin, 13 feet by 13 feet. Bunks: Two singles, one double. Accommodations: Two bench seats with storage underneath, six opening portholes, four non-opening portholes.Cabin 6
Location/size: Behind pilothouse. Bunk: Double bed with no bunk, 50 inches by 78 inches. Accommodations: Private entry from outside of pilot house, privateAll cabins on MV Westward are outfitted with a double bunk (4′ 6″ wide by 6′ 8″ long) and a single bunk (2′ 6″ wide by 6′ 6″ long), a settee, sink, toilet, and a shower. There is ample storage space. Cabins comfortably accommodate two guests and can accommodate up to three, though we do not recommend triple occupancy unless the third guest is a minor.