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!

Kimball Preserve, Decatur Island

March 15, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 9am
Depart Decatur Island at 12:15pm
Explore the San Juan Preservation Trust’s Kimball Preserve on the very southern tip of Decatur Island. Enjoy a short nature trail and two beautiful beaches!
Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children

Obstruction Pass State Park, Orcas Island

March 22, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 9am
Depart Obstruction Pass at 12:15pm
One of the few public beaches on Orcas Island! The 76-acre park has a beautiful beach and 1.8 miles of hiking trails. Learn about the geology, ecology, and culture of the area on a 0.6 mile long self-guided interpretive trail.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults*, $38 roundtrip children*
*plus a $2 per person state park fee

Pelican Beach, Cypress Island

March 29, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 9am
Depart Cypress Island at 2:15pm
Bring your hiking shoes, cameras, and a picnic lunch to explore the labyrinth of trails on Cypress Island.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children

Burrows Island Light Station

April 5, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 9am
Depart: Burrows Island at 12:30pm
Who: Moderate stair climbing is involved, children ages 10+, no dogs please
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.
Price: $45 roundtrip adults, $38 roundtrip children

James Island State Park

April 12, 2025
Depart Skyline Marina at 11am
Depart James Island at 2:30pm
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

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San Juan Islands

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San Juan Water Taxi

Our Fleet

Island Express

Island Express II

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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