"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
Our Why
We believe everyone deserves the chance to discover the incredible classroom right outside our doorstep. Through hands-on, experiential learning, we help people build a deep connection with the Salish Sea and inspire a lifelong commitment to protecting this vital ecosystem.
The Difference
As a nonprofit, your ticket directly supports our mission. Every purchase helps us bring more students—many visiting the beach or riding a boat for the first time—into transformative experiences like kayaking, tide pooling, wildlife observation, and marine science adventures.
Your ticket purchase makes wonder possible.
Photos by Jameson Riser.
Fireworks on the Salish Sea Ecotour - 2027 opens soon!
Join us for a magical summer evening aboard the Koinonia, our 48-foot floating classroom, for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the Salish Sea. This special ecotour blends wildlife, marine science, and one of the region's most spectacular fireworks displays.
As we cruise through open waters and along rugged shorelines, our naturalists will share fascinating stories about the Salish Sea ecosystem, its incredible wildlife, and how we can all help protect it.
After exploring, we'll enjoy the best seats in the house as fireworks light up the night sky and reflect across the water. Watch from the cozy indoor cabin or spacious outdoor viewing decks for an unforgettable finale.
Ticket Options
Adult: $149
Child (16 & Under): $99
Every ticket supports The Salish Sea School's mission to connect students and our community with local marine habitats through hands-on education and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
Experience the wonder of the Salish Sea—and end the evening with a spectacular fireworks show on the water.
