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PO Box 2508 # 2 Spring Street Landing Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
Local: 1-360-378-6636 Fax: 1-360-378-6652 Email: sanjuanex@watchwhales.com |
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INFORMATION & RATES - 2008 SEASON Now using Eco-friendly Biodiesel INDIVIDUALS * GROUP RATES * PRIVATE CHARTERS * AGENT GUIDELINES GUARANTEED ORCA WHALE
SIGHTINGS on scheduled trips or your next trip is FREE! (scroll down for rates.) BREACHING ORCA
WHALES, with several NEW ORCA BABIES BORN THIS WINTER, SOARING EAGLES,
CURIOUS SEALS, PLAYFUL PORPOISES! "Odyssey"
Cruise
in comfort, style and safety aboard the Classic 65' Motor Yacht "Odyssey." The "Odyssey" is a USCG certified
and inspected vessel with a maximum capacity of 97
passengers with room for 60 inside. She has two spacious heated salons with a bar, sound system,
excellent viewing and comfortable, lounge-style seating. The "Odyssey" also has wrap around
decks on 2 levels, 4 staterooms, a complete galley and 2 restrooms with showers. She is perfect for any special occasion or
reception. Catering can be arranged. In addition to offering group rates on any of our Whale Watching
Cruises the "Odyssey" is available for Private Charters around the scenic San Juan Islands,
and in the Seattle area during the Holiday Season.
Her moorage is next to the Ferry Terminal in Friday Harbor, WA. (NOTE: See color photos of vessel on website: www.watchwhales.com)
Information that will help you plan your Private
Charter: v Banquet permit is required to serve alcohol on board. They must be purchased by individual hosting
event one week in advance. The permits
can be purchased at any Washington State Liquor Store, at a cost of $10. San Juan Excursions limits alcoholic
beverages to Beer & Wine. v v Suggested Caterers: Downrigger Restaurant (Debbie Rishel) 360-378-2700
v
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Wash. State Ferries:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ 206-464-6400 or 888-808-7977 (WA only)
v
Kenmore Air Float Plane service from Seattle 800-543-9595
FOR
YOUR INFORMATION
v Whale sightings average 90% - May / June
/July..!! 80% - Aug / Sept..! v Located: Spring
St. Landing, 1 blk from ferry,
Friday
Harbor, San Juan Island, WA RATES - 2008 SEASON - Call Toll Free. 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-809-4253 INDIVIDUALS:
GUARANTEED Orca whale sightings...or you can come again forFREE! v
Whale Watch / Wildlife Cruises: aboard USCG Certified Vessel; naturalist aboard.
May-September, Approx.
departure times: 12-pm & 1:00 pm daily, 3.5 - 4 hr cruise.
Retail Price per Person:
Adult - $65 / Child - $45 (2 thru 12) Plus taxes. AAA, Seniors, Active Military,
Teachers and College Students with ID qualify for one 10% discount. Sea Kayak Tours: 3 tours daily -
10 am, 2 pm, and 6pm Daily departures April
15- Sept. 15, 3 hour tour with naturalist guide Retail Price per person:
$65 including transportation, GROUP DISCOUNT RATE:
v
Whale Watch / Wildlife Cruises only:
10-19 = 10% off; = $58.50 person 20-29 = 15% off; = $55.25 " 30 plus = 20% off; =
$52.00 " PAYMENT
POLICY: Groups of 10 or more must make a 50% nonrefundable deposit at
time of reservation, and pay balance 30 days before departure. If this reservation is canceled less
than 30 days prior to the trip, full price will be charged because we will
be turning away business to hold that space. CANCELLATION POLICY:
Individuals, small
groups, and those paying per person:
A credit card # is needed to confirm the reservation. There is a 50% cancellation charge for
reservations canceled less than 48 hours in advance. No shows are charged full price, but a simple phone call to 1-800-80-WHALE in advance will
prevent this.
PRIVATE
CHARTER RATES: 3 hour
minimum "Odyssey"
(80 pax vessel):
Pax of 39 or less:
$450/hour,
first 4 hours
$300/hour thereafter
Pax of 40-80:
$500/hour,
first 4 hours
$400/hour thereafter
Travel
/ Standby
$200/hour Included
is use of the vessel, a USCG licensed Captain, crew, fuel, and
insurance. **Please
add Port fee (1.00/person on FH dep.), sales tax (7.7%), gratuities (7%
Captain & Crew), applicable docking fees, and catering to hourly
rate.Note: We send a detailed contract. These private charter rates are meant as a
guideline only - We have to quote based on the particular day and time,
therefore it could vary a bit. Christmas and New Years please
call for pricing. Thank you . PAYMENT
AND CANCELLATION POLICY: To guarantee charter reservations,
a 50% nonrefundable deposit must be made at time of reservation. The remaining 50% is due 30 days
prior to reserved date and is also nonrefundable because we will be
turning away business to hold the space for your
group. TRAVEL
AGENTS:To
make a reservation and qualify for a 10% (negotiable)
commission: 1)
Travel
Agents call or fax-name, # in party, how to reach them (phone #, hotel,
and arrival time). 2)
For
payment.we need agent's name, company's name, and company's Visa or MC
#. 3)
We
will charge the fare including tax on the company's card MINUS the 10%
commission due. 4)
Or
Travel Agency can prepay via company check, MINUS the 10% commission
due. 5)
Must
receive check 10 days prior to departure..groups of 10 or more, 50%
booking + 50% 30 days 6)
Agents
add your commission to group rates, and private charter
quotes. 7)
Prices
subject to change due to vessel, time or date requested - call for
quote 8)
We
will gladly compliment you and your staff on our trips
anytime
- space available basis. 9)
Call
now.Toll
free. 24/7 Hotline:
1-800-80-WHALE
(1-800-809-4253)Using
Eco-friendly Biodiesel
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