Whale Watching Trip -  it’s still open !

Dates: September 17 - September 19, 2010
Location: Other Site

Ages: Adults
Fee: approximately $415.00 to $515.00 including train fare, cruise fare, overnight stays [2 nights] and connecting cab fares.
Status: Register by July 20th with a $100.00 per person deposit with Christine Bostick, Portland First UMC 503-228-3195 x 222

Description:

Friday – Sunday September 17 – 19
San Juan Islands Whale Watching Cruise on board the 110 ft Island Mariner: Learn about and watch the antics of killer whales, Gray whales, porpoises, seals and sea lions cruising the waterways in the San Juan Islands, off the shores of Bellingham, Washington. The trip will begin by boarding an Amtrak train at Union Station Friday morning (Sept 17) arriving in Bellingham mid afternoon. Relax a bit, see the charming shops in Historic Fairhaven Village and eat dinner in one of the many restaurants close by. The cruise begins at 10:00 AM Saturday (Sept 18) and returns to the dock around 4:30 PM. The return to Portland is Sunday (Sept 19) via Amtrak arriving at Union Station mid afternoon.  Lodging is provided at two locations: The Chrysalis Inn and the Fairhaven Village Inn.  Each room has two beds and houses two adults [double occupancy]. Room costs vary due to the view from the window and the proximity to shops and restaurants.  Amtrak fares will vary some due to special rates offered from time to time. It is projected the total costs per person [dbl occ] will fall between $415.00 and $515.00 including train fare, cruise fare, overnight stays [2 nights] and connecting cab fares. Register with a $100.00 per person deposit with Christine Bostick, First United Methodist Church 503.228-3195x222. Upon receiving your registration we will send information on reserving a room. Amtrak reservations are being coordinated by Ms. Nancy Fowler of Willamette International Travel. Call 503.224-0180 or 800.821-0401.