The week of March 18 will serve as the vessel’s inaugural sail week, welcoming both community members and visitors aboard.

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sighting took place in Loreto Bay National Park (PNBL) and caps an unprecedented whale watching season, which begins annually in December.

Shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc., La Conner, Wash., has launched a new whale-watching boat for Pacific Northwest ferry and excursion vessel operator FRS Clipper Inc., Seattle. The 103.4'x32' high-speed ...