Locations - Gulf & San Juan Islands
Locations - San Juan Islands
Come and see why the Pacific Northwest is rated as one of the world's top cruising grounds. The variety and number of islands makes this area a vacation paradise. Secret coves, protected anchorages, lively ports of call (in two countries) and what seems like open ocean, are all yours to enjoy. Wildlife abounds in these islands; eagles, cormorants, loons, herons, whales, dolphins, seals and otters are your companions.
Important Notice:
If you are travelling on a VISA WAIVER for USA, you will not be allowed to enter the USA on a Privately owned yacht on this visa and will have to acquire a full Visa for USA or enter the USA on public transport, Ferry, Commercial airline etc.
Day 1
An enchanting sail or power across Haro Strait with the Dall's porpoises, Orca and Minke Whales as your guides to this popular San Juan Island marine resort.
Day 2
Roche Harbor to Friday Harbor.
A lunch stop on Jones Island and a lovely sail or power up San Juan Channel to Friday Harbor.
Day 3
Friday Harbour to Rosario Resort.
Beautiful passages through narrow tidal waters into East Sound on Orcas Island with numerous little bays for lunch stops. A brisk sail or power up East Sound to 'life styles of the rich and famous' Rosario Resort.
Day 4
Rosario to Sucia Island.
Navigate through Hidden Passage into Rosario Strait with a lunch stop at Doe Bay. Then, sail or power out to one of the many fingered bays of Sucia Island Marine Park.
Day 5
Sucia to Prevost Harbour.
Sail or power into Boundary Passage and watch for porpoises at your bow before dropping anchor at Stuart Island Marine Park.
This area features a sub-tropical climate and is dotted with numerous coves and inlets. The area is home to bald eagles, orca, harbor seal, sea lions and great blue heron.
OVER 400 ISLANDS, & 500 MILES OF SHORE