Emerald Isle Sailing Charters — Sailing Adventure in the San Juan Islands, BC's Gulf Islands, and British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest

Great care and thoughtful planning go into creating each of our sailing tours. Your captain, Dave Lutz, has spent more than 30 years exploring the Islands and waterways of the Northwest coast. His vast experience guides you to enjoy the gems and hidden treasures that only local knowledge can offer. For more information about each of our tours, please visit Our Tours. If you have questions, please use Contact Us or Request Info.

"Our goal is to leave you with an experience you will treasure for the rest of your life!

THERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO TRAVEL WITH US

1) Scheduled Tours
2) Custom Itineraries
3) Day Charters
4) Cruise & Learn

1) SCHEDULED TOURS

Our tours are 3–10 day journeys we’ve planned that will take you to the most scenic and intriguing places along the northwest coast. When you make a reservation for one of our tours, you will be reserving a berth in a double occupancy stateroom. Private berths may be available. Groups are welcome, and groups of six will receive a 10% discount for our San Juans and Gulf Islands tours. A maximum of six guests are welcome on each charter.

Our Great Bear Rainforest Tours start and end in different ports of call. See our schedule below for details. You will need to schedule your own transportation to and from these ports of call. Air transportation to or from Ketchikan, Alaska is best arranged through Alaska Airlines; to or from Bella Bella, B.C. is best arranged through Pacific Coastal Airlines. Sea transportation to or from Ketchikan, Alaska is best arranged through Alaska’s State Ferry; to or from Bella Bella is best arranged through BC Ferries.

A maximum of six guests are welcome on each charter.

October 1, 2009 to Spring 2010
Open for Daysails and Custom Charters

WE CAN OFTEN SWITCH OUR DATES TO MATCH YOUR SCHEDULE— CHECK WITH US!!

2010 — SCHEDULED TOURS & RATES

San Juan Islands Tours

May 1 to 7, 2010
Photo Excursion with world-class Instructor Don Paulson!

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San Juans Cruise, Peak of wildflower season!

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 7
Rate per person — $2,297
5 OPEN

May 18 to 23, 2009
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 3
Rate per person — $997
6 OPEN

May 28 to 30, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 3
Rate per person — $997
6 OPEN

June 3 to 5, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 3
Rate per person — $997
6 OPEN

June 18 to 23, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days —5
FULL

June 25 to 29, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days —5
Rate per person — $1,697
4 OPEN

July 1 to 5, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days —5
Rate per person — $1,697
5 OPEN

July 8 to 11, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 4
Rate per person — $1,397
6 OPEN

July 13 to 17, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 5
Rate per person — $1,697
2 OPEN

July 19 to 22, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 4
Rate per person — $1,397
6 OPEN

July 25 to 28, 2010
San Juans Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 4
Rate per person — $1,397
6 OPEN

Sept 24 to 27, 2010
San Juans 4-day Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 4
Rate per person — $1,397
FULL

Sept 29 to Oct 1, 2009
San Juans 3-day Cruise,

departing and arriving Orcas Island

Number of days — 3
Rate per person — $997
6 OPEN

Southern Great Bear Rainforest / Inside Passage 10-day Tours

August 5 to 14, 2010
Southern Great Bear Rainforest/ Inside Passage,
Orcas Island, WA to Bella Bella, B.C.

Number of days — 10
Rate per person — $3,497
5 OPEN

September 10 to 19, 2010

Photo Excursion with world-class Instructor Don Paulson! see his site here.

Southern Great Bear Rainforest/ Inside Passage,
Bella Bella, B.C. to Orcas Island, WA

Number of days — 10
Rate per person — $3,497

FULL

Northern Great Bear Rainforest 10-day Tours

August 17 to 26, 2010
Northern Great Bear Rainforest/ Inside Passage,
Bella Bella, B.C. to Ketchikan, Alaska

Number of days — 10
Rate per person — $3,497
2 OPEN

August 29 to September 7, 2010
Northern Great Bear Rainforest/ Inside Passage,
Ketchikan, Alaska to Bella Bella, B.C.

Number of days — 10
Rate per person — $3,497
FULL

2) CUSTOM ITINERARIES

Custom itineraries allow us to cater to your specific desires. We can explore any of the waters of Puget Sound north through the Inside Passage to Alaska. When and where we go is up to you and the safe judgment of the captain. You determine the length of your charter, beyond our 3 day minimum. We may be available for your private charter if we’ve had a recent change in our schedule. Please check with us!

A maximum of six guests may join us on your Custom Itinerary or Day Charter.

CUSTOM ITINERARY RATES

$1,597 per day for entire vessel from October 1, 2009- June 15, 2010. 3-day, 2 night minimum;
$1,797 per day from June 16, 2010 - Sept 30, 2010. 3-day, 2 night minimum. Includes everything available on a scheduled tour.

3) DAY CHARTERS

Day Charters are 6 hour sails that begin in our beautiful home port of Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. From here we are quickly in the most wildlife-rich, and scenic area of the islands. While we provide snacks and beverages, you may want to bring a sack lunch with you.

DAY CHARTER RATES in the San Juan Islands 6-hour Day Sails

6 hours — $135 per person (two person minimum, six person maximum)

Children 4 and under are free.

10 am daily $135 plus tax per person

Any time is available for a daysail as long as a scheduled tour is not booked.

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4) CRUISE & LEARN

Cruise & Learn are 1-10 day tours with professional instructors. Subjects include sailing, painting, kayaking, film, photography, local history and culture. Please contact us for information.

E-mail: charters@emeraldislesailing.com