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Bellingham
Whale-Watching
Island Mariner Cruises. This long-respected tour company conducts whale-watching, nature, and sunset cruises around Bellingham Bay and on out to the San Juans. 360/734-8866 or 877/734-8866. www.orcawatch.com.
San Juan Cruises. This popular whale-watching excursion company sails around Bellingham Bay and out to the San Juan Islands, where there's a stop for lunch and exploring in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Under the right conditions, the views of whales and sunsets cannot be beat. 360/738-8099 or 800/443-4552. www.whales.com.
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Travel Deals in Northwestern Washington
- $162.00 & up : 3-star hotels in Bellingham Hotwire
- $80 & Up: Cheap Bellingham Stay Hotels.com
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- Holiday Inn Express Bellingham in May: $153 & Up — $153 Expedia
- $15.95 & up : Economy rentals in Bellingham — $16 Hotwire
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