Private Boat Charters Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Whether you are chartering a boat for team building, a wedding, a reunion, a bike touring group, , special occasion or just for privacy, one of our charter vessels is perfect for you.

Our reputation is stellar!

Some of our clients are: Backroads, Bicycle Adventures, Elderhostel, Alaska Unusual, Entre Destinations, Events and Adventures, Duse & Associates, the Prime Minister of Latvia, Microsoft in Washington and Germany and many more. When you charter a boat with us, you are guaranteed a wonderful, carefree and memorable trip. We pride ourselves in attention to detail.

In addition to your boat charter, we can arrange your flight up from Seattle and can also arrange catering for your event.

Charter the Sea Lion boat

3 - 3.5 hour charter, exclusive to one group
Phone for a quote.
Morning and evening charters are even more reasonable.

This vessel accommodates up to 44 guests in the summer, May, June, July August and usually September, when the weather is likely to be perfect. If you are chartering this vessle in any other month, keep in mind that is may rain and 20 - 24 guests will fit in the salon.

There is covered and open outside seating, seating on the bow, a fully heated cabin, a walk around deck and a roomy bathroom. 55 foot X 16 foot, the MV Sea Lion is a U.S. Coast Guard Inspected Vessel. Sea Lion is stable, fast and was designed and built to our specification for a great wildlife viewing platform.

If the vessel is being used as a water taxi, it is certified for 49 people. The boat can only accomodate water taxi when it is not out whale watching.

Charter the Kittiwake boat

3 - 3.5 hour charter, exclusive to one group
Phone for a price quote.
Morning and evening charters are even more reasonably priced.
This vessel can accommodate to 18 guests, however we find it most comfortable with 16 to insure plenty of space. There is a semi enclosed cabin area that seats 10-12, covered and uncovered outside seating. 30' X 12', the MV Kittiwake is a US Coast Guard Certified

Both of our charter boats have onboard:

Professional naturalist on each trip
Members of a whale spotting service
A 95% + (per trip basis)sighting record!
Fast, safe, stable, new vessels
Emphasis on the entire ecosystem
FREE use of: Binoculars, blanket & jackets
Educational books, materials & maps o
Hydrophone (hear the whales)
Equipped with bathroom
Member of the Whale Watch Operators Association North West ( aka Pacific Whale Watch Association)
Adhere to all Federal and Whale Watch Operators Association viewing guidelines. We enjoy an excellent reputation for respectful wildlife viewing.

How To Reserve a Private Boat Charter

All Charters require a non refundable 50% deposit, at time of reservation. The full non-refundable payment for a charter is due 30 days prior to departure date.

Charters made less than 30 days from departures require full, non-refundable payment.

If the booking is canceled less than 30 days prior to tour, no refund will be given. No show's will not be refunded.

At the time of booking, there is a contract that will be sent to you to be signed and returned for all charter boat reservations.

The above policy is in place to protect your space and to assure that you are accommodated on a first come basis. Once the above policy is implemented, we will be turning other business away in order to hold the space for you.

The best orca (killer) whale watching is on the waters around San Juan Island. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewels" of the pacific northwest.
Ask us about round trip flights via sea plane from Seattle to Friday Harbor, where our charters depart.