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Captain Jeffrey – A Teacher’s Reflection

August 14, 2010
By Christine Smith
Captain Jeffrey – A Teacher’s Reflection

A few weeks ago Jeffrey and his sixth-grade teacher, Ted Eldridge were reunited on the David B in Juneau, Alaska. Ted just sent us a short reflection on his experience aboard the boat as well as his emotions and observations of reconnecting with a child who is now all grown-up and who followed his...
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Looking For Bears

August 10, 2010
By Christine Smith
Looking For Bears

On our Northbound Alaska Inside Passage Cruise this year we were joined by returning passengers Brian and Angela, and Ann, a delightful and fun woman traveling on her own from England. We also had our friend Jim, a occasional-crew member on board. Since Brian and Angela made their reservation in the winter I’d been talking...
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Our 2010 Season Starts this Weekend – Bring on the Butter!

May 3, 2010
By Christine Smith
Our 2010 Season Starts this Weekend – Bring on the Butter!

Well winter is over and spring is in full swing. Our outfitting is finished and the David B looks fantastic! Our first trip of the season is this weekend for Mothers Day. It has been a fairly warm winter and I’m expecting to see lots of wildflowers in the islands this weekend. I’m also...
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Getaway to the San Juan Islands

March 28, 2010
By Christine Smith
Getaway to the San Juan Islands

If you are looking for a weekend getaway that’s near Seattle or Vancouver, then the San Juan Islands are a great choice, and a Weekend Getaway aboard the M/V David B is the prefect way to experience “our backyard islands.” What’s great about the San Juan Islands are the endless rocky shorelines which are fun...
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How to Pick Your Best Alaskan Cruise

February 24, 2010
By Christine Smith
How to Pick Your Best Alaskan Cruise

Going on an Alaskan cruise is expensive and it will cost you a fair amount money even if it’s the cheapest one you could possibly ever find. Besides airfare and hotel accommodations you will often be paying for port fees and taxes not listed on the ‘Too good to be true’ bargain-basement rate. Those...
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Boat, Bike and Hike in the San Juan Islands with the Austin Sierra Club.

February 14, 2010
By Christine Smith
Boat, Bike and Hike in the San Juan Islands with the Austin Sierra Club.

Once again this year we are working with Chuck Byrd of the Austin Chapter of the Sierra Club to put together a San Juan Islands outing. This year’s trip will be August 24-27 and will include two days of causal easy to moderate bicycling on Lopez Island and San Juan Island. On this trip you’ll...
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New Southern Inside Passage Cruise Itinerary Available

January 4, 2010
By Christine Smith
New Southern Inside Passage Cruise Itinerary Available

We just finished putting together the itinerary for our new Southern Inside Passage cruise for this summer’s season. This is an 11-day cruise that will explore the region between our homeport in Bellingham, Washington and northern Vancouver Island. Unlike our other Inside Passage cruises between Bellingham and Ketchikan, Alaska, this trip will focus on...
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