A four hour cruise around Fidalgo Island by way of Skagit Bay, Rosario Strait, Padilla Bay and Swinomish Slough .  Expect to see Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Grebes, Loons, Mergansers, thousands of ducks, harbor seals, sea lions, otters and more.  The Viking Star is a fully enclosed, heated cruising boat with 31 large glass windows for great viewing in any weather.  The boat will leave at 10:00 am, so you should be at the Viking Cruises boat dock office by 9:30 am to allow time to check in.  Viking Cruises is located one block north of Nasty Jack’s Antique Store on First Street. If you want to carpool to La Conner meet at 8:00 am at south end of Kingsgate P&R (I-405 exit 20B northbound or 20 southbound at NE 124th St, go west to light at 116th Ave. NE then right (north) past top of hill to P&R entrance on the left).  Carpooling cost/person is $5.00.  <b>The cost of the cruise will be $44. This cost includes a $4 gas surcharge over last year, but still includes a $5 rebate to be given back to ELWAS</b>.  This is a good opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise and support ELWAS. The boat will take about 40-45 people.  Bring a lunch.