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.
Did you know you can now track our boats?
Install the MarineTraffic App on your device and see where we are:
Adventure Series
Call or text (360) 299-2875 to reserve your seat on an island adventure each Saturday!
Cypress Island
May 31, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 11am
Depart Pelican Beach at 4:15pm
Bring your hiking shoes, cameras, and a picnic lunch to explore the labyrinth of trails on Cypress Island. Land at Pelican Beach on Cypress’ north side. Take the Duck Lake Loop trail over to Eagle Harbor, or head west over to Smuggler’s Cove.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children
Obstruction Pass State Park
June 7, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 1pm
Depart Obstruction Pass SP at 4:15pm
Enjoy a day hike through the 76 acres of Obstruction Pass State Park. There is a total of 1.8 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can learn more about the geology, ecology, and culture of the area on a 0.6 miles long self-guided interpretive trail. Or enjoy a picnic on the beach at one of the few public beaches on Orcas Island.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults*, $38 roundtrip children*
*plus a $2 per person state park fee
James Island State Park
June 14, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 1pm
Depart James Island at 4:30pm
Enjoy a day hike on James Island, take in a spectacular view of Mt Baker, or hunt for beach treasures on one of the island’s two beautiful beaches.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults*, $38 roundtrip children*
*plus a $2 per person state park fee
Burrows Island Light Station
June 21, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 1pm
Depart Burrows Island at 4:45pm
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
Cypress Island
June 28, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 1pm
Depart Pelican Bay at 4:15pm
Bring your hiking shoes, cameras, and a picnic lunch to explore the labyrinth of trails on Cypress Island. Land at Pelican Beach on Cypress’ north side. Take the Duck Lake Loop trail over to Eagle Harbor, or head west over to Smuggler’s Cove.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children
Explore The
San Juan Islands
San Juan Water Taxi
Our Fleet
Island Express
Island Express II
Silver Express
Leeway
Versatile Transportation
Efficient Routing
Beach Landings
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.
