Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Orcas Island, Washington (WA)

Join us for a fun and exciting tour today! Our mission at Deer Harbor Charters is to educate and inform our guests about the current changes in our marine ecosystem, while maintaining respectful and responsible behavior around our local wildlife. We are proud to work with our local researchers to ensure our footprint remains as small as possible. Locally family owned business founded in 1988, we are in our third decade of providing high quality, responsible Whale & Wildlife tours and we are excited to show our guests our amazing "backyard"! We operating Whale & Wildlife Tours, Day Sailing, Sunset Cruises and more from three departure locations on Orcas Island, WA - Deer Harbor Marina, Rosario Resort & Orcas Ferry Landing. We are the first established Wildlife Tours company on Orcas Island, and we are very proud to offer entertaining & responsible marine tours for guests, our friends and neighbors for the last 32 years. We look forward to seeing you soon!

We offer personalized sailing lessons for those of you looking for a true sailing experience. No prior experience is required. No crowds, just you and yours. Families are encouraged! We have a wonderful fleet of boats each with their own appeal: 19' & 20' day-sailers, 22' & 27' pocket cruisers. For qualified sailors we also offer bareboat charters. Please give us a call today!

Offering 3-hour private day-sails aboard Classic Wooden Sloop "Aura" from May to October, departing from the Deer Harbor Marina. Learn to sail, steer and handle lines as much or as little as you desire. Bring food for a floating picnic. We will navigate through the scenic heart of the San Juans. Maximum 6 people. It's beautiful out there!

We depart from Orcas Island for Whale Watching and Light House tours. Come out on our family friendly vessels and see orca whales, humpback whales, gray whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, bald eagles and much more! We serve small or large groups as well as host weddings and parties. We pride ourselves, on our well maintained vessel and our educational environmental awareness program. Shuttles directly from ferry landing are available upon request.

Discover the hidden side of the Pacific Northwest coast while sailing the San Juans, or Inside Passage with your naturalist captain as he guides your small group in an intimate exploration of wildlife and natural splendor. Enjoy feasting on gourmet northwest cuisine and relaxing aboard our warm and comfortable 54' sailing yacht. Luxuriate in an effortless letting go of stress and worry as our attentive service, in an enchanting environment join to bring you a deep relaxation of the soul. Come let us show you why every one of our Tripadvisor reviews is 5 stars!

The 64' sailing vessel Ocean Watch, designed for comfort, speed and offshore cruising. She is available for 6 hour day sails, Custom Multi-day trips, Adventure trips, and special events.

The largest of the San Juan islands is also one of the prettiest, with rocky terrain for hiking and dramatic shorelines for kayaking and whale watching.