The Protection Island Puffin Marine Sunset Dessert Cruise, a one-of-a-kind voyage from Sequim, gives nature-lovers a unique view of the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge during Lavender Weekend.

The cruise is set for 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21, starting from John Wayne Marina.

Cost is $80 per person, or $70 for Dungeness River Audubon Center members.

Cruise on a 55-passenger, 65-foot Glacier Spirit around Protection Island for a narrated program on marine bird life and marine mammals found between Sequim and the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge. Expect to see tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets and other sea birds.

The two-hour tour includes dessert and is casual dress; attendees are asked to bring a warm jacket.

Proceeds benefit education programs at the Dungeness River Audubon Center and Railroad Bridge Park (see www.DungenessRiverCenter.org).

There is a limit of 55 people per cruise.

For reservations, call 360-681-4076 or email to rcoffice@olympus.net.