If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of old that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb aboard the “Cruise Into History” yacht that leaves from the Orcas ferry landing on May 15 with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters. A local historian will point out the smugglers’ haunts and relate tales of rum running, Chinese labor and opium smuggling and murder and skullduggery on the high seas. The 4-hour trip will take place aboard the 56′ Orcas Express. Make reservations at www.orcasislandwhales.com or by calling 360-376-6566.
‘Cruise Into History’ event
If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of old that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb aboard the "Cruise Into History" yacht that leaves from the Orcas ferry landing on May 15 with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters. A local historian will point out the smugglers' haunts and relate tales of rum running, Chinese labor and opium smuggling and murder and skullduggery on the high seas. The 4-hour trip will take place aboard the 56' Orcas Express. Make reservations at www.orcasislandwhales.com or by calling 360-376-6566.
