Seattle to Friday Harbor: A Long Weekend

A perfect introduction to PNW cruising. Cross Admiralty Inlet on a flood, ride the current up Rosario Strait, and be tied up in Friday Harbor in time for happy hour at Downriggers. This guide assumes a Friday afternoon departure and Sunday evening return, with weather-dependent flexibility built into the middle day.

As you push further north, past places like Bella Bella and Prince Rupert, the route becomes more remote and deeply Alaskan in character. Entering Southeast Alaska, the landscape sharpens—snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and glacial waters guiding you toward Petersburg, a working fishing town with strong Norwegian roots. It’s a destination that feels both rugged and welcoming, where the docks are alive with stories and the journey itself becomes part of your logbook lore. This run isn’t just a passage—it’s a rite of passage for anyone drawn to life along the coast.