Anacortes Yacht Charters has provided San Juan Islands yacht charters for 45 years, based in Anacortes, Washington — the “Gateway to the San Juan Islands,” just 15 miles from the islands themselves and a short drive from Seattle or Vancouver. The business has completed over 15,000 charter trips and pioneered mini-fleet management along the way, offering an outstanding selection of power yachts, sailing yachts, and skippered yachts ranging from 27 to 70 feet.
Guests can choose to bareboat charter a powerboat or sailboat for a hands-on adventure, or hire a skipper for a more guided experience; some of the larger vessels require a crew. Popular cruising itineraries include 7-night trips through the San Juan Islands, the Gulf Islands, or a mix of both, along with longer 14-night voyages to Desolation Sound and Princess Louisa Inlet. For those wanting to build skills before chartering independently, Anacortes Yacht Charters offers a range of instruction options, including a 1-day private Cruise-N-Learn, 3-day liveaboard powerboating classes, 4-day liveaboard sailing classes, and a 7-day private power or sail class, with a combined Class and Charter Bundle available for significant savings.
Every charter vessel is backed by a Cruise Guarantee: should a breakdown occur during a charter, the business will complete repairs within four hours of notification for any vessel within 20 miles of the charter base. Beyond chartering, boat owners can place their vessel into the charter fleet to help offset ownership costs and gain tax advantages, with in-house service department support year-round.
Guest reviews consistently praise the professional, kind, and patient staff, along with the stunning scenery of the San Juan Islands and a smooth, well-supported chartering process from booking through the trip itself.
For anyone looking to charter a power yacht, sailboat, or catamaran through the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands, or Desolation Sound, Anacortes Yacht Charters offers a well-established, 45-year charter operation with options for every experience level, from bareboat beginners to seasoned sailors.
