The Orcas Island Lions Club announces the arrival of the annual Christmas Ship on Dec. 14 at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The Santa Ship has been sailing the waters of Northern Puget Sound since its inception in 1947. The ship will arrive at the San Juan County public dock. The crowd starts arriving at 11 a.m. and the ship should arrive at 11:30 a.m. It will only stay for about 45 minutes. Refreshments will be provided by the Orcas Village Store. Parking is available in the upper ferry lot, at the Post Office and along the road.