May 12th, 2017
Island Explorer 5 to launch
Talk about your island adventures! Island Adventures Whale Watching of Anacortes will launch a new vessel, the “Island Explorer 5” today from Dakota Creek Industries. The state of the art boat was built in LaConner. This photo was taken Thursday as the vessel neared the end of a barge trip from LaConner to DCI. According to Island Adventures: “She is 98′ long, 30′ wide with a cruise speed in excess of 25 knots. She is also incredibly quiet, which will enhance the whale watchi…ng experience. 20+ years of whale watching experience has gone into the design of the Island Explorer 5. She has three full walk-around outside viewing decks with cathedral bow seating that provides more outside viewing area than any tour boat in the region. There are also two large heated cabins with seating for all guests, state of the art A/V system, and large comfortable bathrooms. Onboard guests will enjoy our South of the Border Cafe with hot food, fresh products, beer and wine for sale.”