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San Juan Islands

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Group of hikers outdoors standing beside a large sign that says Sucia Island, with trees and grass in the background.

Island Day Trip Adventures

We can do a day trip!

Looking to spend the day exploring, hiking, or simply soaking up island beauty? We offer custom boat transport to some of the most stunning day trip destinations in the San Juan Islands. Sucia Island is our most popular stop, with scenic shoreline trails, tidepools, and perfect picnic spots. But don’t overlook the quiet charm of Matia, the dramatic bluffs of Cypress, or the tranquil beaches of Vendovi. Whether you're craving a peaceful forest hike, a seaside lunch, or a day of exploring hidden coves, we’ll help you craft the perfect island getaway—no overnight gear required.

Sunset over calm water with silhouettes of trees on either side and a few boats in the distance.

Camping Trips

Let us take you there!

Ready to truly unplug? The San Juan Islands are home to some of the most scenic and serene camping spots in the Pacific Northwest—many only accessible by boat. We offer custom boat transport to stunning island destinations like Clark, Sucia, and Jones Islands, where campsites sit just steps from driftwood-strewn beaches, mossy forests, and bioluminescent waters. Just bring your gear, we’ll handle the rest.

Several seals lying on a red buoy with a green light tower above them, on a body of water with an overcast sky.

Custom Private Trip

Choose your own adventure!

Whether you're planning a private outing with family and friends, a hiking group adventure, a memorial service, or a special event on the water, we can create a fully customized charter just for you. Trips range from 2 to 6 hours and can include everything from beach landings and forest hikes to lighthouse visits, whale watching, and cruising through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the San Juan Islands. Just let us know what you have in mind—we’ll handle the details so you can relax and enjoy the ride.

A white boat named 'Opportunity Knots' docked near a rocky shoreline on a clear, sunny day with blue sky and calm water.

Water taxi & freight services from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands
Island Opportunity Charters offers safe, reliable, and efficient transportation throughout the San Juan Islands. Whether you're traveling for work, leisure, or need to move supplies, we’re here to get you—and your cargo—where you need to go.

With extensive experience navigating the waters of the Salish Sea, Island Opportunity Charters offers reliable and flexible service to meet a variety of needs. Our fleet includes a 36-foot Munson landing craft—capable of landing on most beaches, rock, or sand, with a front ramp for easy loading and unloading—and our trusted Almar boat, ideal for faster transport and smaller groups. Whether you're heading to the islands for work, play, or hauling freight, we make your trip safe, seamless, and efficient.

“There’s not enough stars up there. These guys are great. They are local, know the waters, willing to help and down right fun. When your boat is down, like ours; Island Opportunity Charters is a great and reasonable way to get to your cabin or camping. They dropped us off right at our beach, petted our dogs and put up with our unreasonable cat and all the stuff that we could possibly drag over. We would highly recommend them, in fact the question is why do we even have a boat except for crabbing and fishing. Great going guys!”

— Eileen Ramerman