The+San+Juan+Islands


 * What to Expect:** There are many different things to expect on the San Juan Island Boat trip. for example you need to prepare for the weather. The weather is most likely going to be cold regardless of the time of year your going to need some sort of jacket. My Marine Biology class went in the middle of May and i still needed a heavy coat and was still a little bit cold. You need to make preparations for sea sickness too, especially if your someone who gets stomach sick easily. I recommend taking Dramamine for the sea sickness and to not eat a whole lot.


 * How to Act:** Behavior on the boat is expected to be under control and respectful. When anyone on the crew is talking about something that they have seen or were going to see or anytime they talk about anything you are supposed to be curtious and listen and I would recommend taking plenty of notes on what you are going to see on the open water. Your not supposed to climb on the boat keep your feet planted at all times for your own safety. Hold onto railings and anything planted to the boat if you experience bouncing on the boat or anything that could forcefully pull you down or over-board.


 * Environment:** There are a few rules for the environment on the boat, such as no littering on the boat, or off the boat into the water. Throw all your trash away they have many trash cans on the boat that you can dispose of your waste. In the bathrooms they have Bio-degradable toilet paper that you are supposed to use. Do not flush anything down the toilets that isn't Bio-degradable, it can cause the toilets to back up which creates a problem for the crew to have to clean up and it could put a damper on the entire day and it could be really embarrassing.


 * Helpful Hints:** Overall, the food on the boat is really great but if your looking to save some money on the boat I would reccomend a sack lunch. However, if your looking for a really delicious case of nachos they're offered on the boat. They have a really good deal on Soda or Coffee there too, it's $3.50 for bottomless coffee or Soda for the entire day.

-Derrick Reid