ISLAND EXPRESS CHARTERS

Your transport to the San Juan Islands

Island Express Charters

Your transport to the San Juan Islands

Water-Taxi

We provide regularly scheduled transportation to most destinations within the San Juan Islands. Ride with us for a fast and relaxing trip to the islands.

Private Charters

Whether you have a specific water taxi destination in mind or just want to take a tour through scenic island passages, we can personalize your experience.

Freight Transportation

At Island Express Charters we transport just about anything we can fit in our boats – safely and efficiently! We can move your cargo, crew and deliver your groceries.

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Adventure Series

Call or text (360) 299-2875 to reserve your seat on an island adventure each Saturday!

Cypress Island

September 13, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 11am (land at Smuggler’s Cove)
Depart Pelican Beach at 4:15pm

Enjoy the last of the summer sun at Cypress Island! Take in the beautiful colors of the vine maples while strolling across Cypress Island. We will land at Smuggler’s Cove on the island’s northwest side. From there take one of a number of trails including the Duck Lake Loop or Eagle Cliff Trail. The boat will pick up at Pelican Beach in the afternoon.

Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children

Cypress Island

September 20, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 11am (land at Pelican Beach)
Depart Pelican Beach at 4:15pm

Hikers will enjoy a day exploring the trails of Cypress Island! From Pelican Beach, jump on one of the numerous trails crossing Cypress. Head up to Eagle Cliff for some sweeping views, bird watch at Duck Lake, explore the beaches at Cypress Head, or get your heart pumping on a hike to Cypress Lake which stands just over 1000 feet in elevation. The boat will pick up at Pelican Beach in the afternoon.

Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children

Burrows Island Light Station

September 27, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 1pm
Depart Burrows Island at 4:15pm
Join Dan Call of Northwest Schooner Society for a trip to the Burrows Island Light Station. Tour the lightkeeper’s house, walk around the grounds, and enjoy sweeping views of Rosario Strait and the Olympic Mountains.

Moderate stair climbing is involved
Children ages 10+
No pets
Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children
50% of the fare price will be donated to Northwest Schooner Society

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San Juan Islands

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San Juan Water Taxi

Our Fleet

Island Express

Island Express II

Silver Express

Leeway

Versatile Transportation

Efficient Routing

We know time is money. Our three-vessel rotation allows us to increase reach and significantly decrease waiting times. Our crew will get you where you need to go…faster.

Beach Landings

Our versatile landing crafts make it easy and safe to drop people and gear on almost any beach or shoreline. No need for a dock! This can save a lot of work if you’re hauling freight to a remote location. ATV’s and UTV’s simply drive on and drive off.

Environmentally Friendly

Known for rural Pacific Northwest landscapes and wildlife, the San Juan Islands offer the most amazing water access-only destinations. With the environment in mind, we use landing craft vessels to minimize environmental impact when accessing the shoreline.

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