A wonderful day on the water with Captain Amio!…read more Since we were on Lopez Island, and the ferry to get back to Friday Harbor was so complicated, Amio picked us up where we were staying, and took us on a fabulous ride. The weather was perfect. We saw porpoise, heron, eagles and seals-as well as a host of beautiful boats The whales didn't make an appearance but we got to see a number of the different harbors through & around the different islands. . Captain Amio's knowledge of the area enhanced our journey. Great day on the water. Noah's communication made it easy to figure out everything. The boat was clean, had a bathroom and OUR 3 hour tour ended successfully. (It was supposed to be a 4 hour tour, but we sacrificed a half hour on each end since he picked us up on Lopez, we thought it was worth it).

Noah and Friday Harbor Boat Rentals (FHBR) were fantastic. I rented the Nordic Sun for an…read moreafternoon island cruise on 7/17/2024 to show my mom and wife more of the San Juan Islands. He is very professional as he sent me a text in the AM asking if we needed anything special to help us prepare etc...so first the Boat...Nordic Sun is a wonderfully restored tug that easily accommodates 6 so having 3 on the boat with Noah was very spacious...the boat is very clean and has a full head!!! Our tour was awesome and Noah added color and history as we cruised while giving us our space to enjoy the beauty and have a glass of wine!!! CAN'T RECOMMEND NOAH ENOUGH....oh and I thought the price for a 4 hour private cruise was very fair!!! we will us Noah and FHBR again!!! Tim B.

Amazing whale watching trip! Nate and Nat were awesome and full of knowledge! You can tell they…read morelove what they do! Highly recommend if you're in town to book a trip with them! Will be back for sure!!

I live in the Seattle area, and it was on my bucket list to go whale watching and see some orcas! I…read morehighly recommend deer harbor charters, especially if you live in the area. The first time we went out we didn't see any orcas, so we were able to go back out another time for free for a second chance! The naturalist and boat captain were amazing and knowledgeable on all kinds of facts, and you can ask any question, and the experience of seeing orcas was incredible! They also provide professional photographs taken on your outing after the trip

I wanted to have a smaller group setting for our whale watching tour so I went with Captain David…read more And I am so glad we did! Our experience on his sailboat was amazing! We saw so much wildlife and beauty: gorgeous water, sea lions, puffins, a sea otter, a bald eagle, and a pod of Orcas! A dream come true!

The team and vessel were exceptional! Traveling group also included a baby. Our team was…read moreaccommodating and did their best to ensure we saw humpback whales, seals, and eagles! Thank you Captain David and Josiah!

My son and his best friend were gifted a salmon charter experience for their 16th birthdays…read more Captain Steve was so warm and welcoming, the boys had a blast. My son had a "big one" on the line and it slipped off. He now has his own "the big one that got away" story. They loved every second of the charter.

Recently went on a ling cod trip with Stoutfish Charters. Captain Steven wasn't available so we had…read moreAustin and his brother. Hard working crew, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to fish with. While we only caught one delicious keeper, we did get a few bites. Saw some spectacular scenery and had a great time. Would do it again.

Best customer service I've experienced in a long time... best experience with the owners and…read morecaptain Rick! Definitely will be returning

What an incredible Greenling fishing trip with Highliner Charters in the San Juan Islands! We had a…read morephenomenal time, with everyone successfully catching a good amount of greenling for a delicious fish taco dinner. The wildlife viewing was spectacular, and we were absolutely charmed by a large pod of baby seals. The staff were outstanding--so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on making sure our entire family had a wonderful and fun experience!!

Absolutely incredible group of people and guiding service. My org contracted San Juan Outfitters…read morefor a 3 day/3 night trip for 10 people involving hiking, sea-kayaking, and camping on Jones Island. Chance and Tyler were amazing, I cannot say enough positive things about their attitude, leadership, knowledge of the area, and work ethic to ensure we were well fed, comfortable, and having positive experience. Additionally, Kylie from the reservations office was terrific in helping coordinate the logistics of our trip, as many of us came all the way from the East Coast. I highly recommend their services to anyone interested in visiting the San Juan islands.

Amazing experience! Saw orcas and they came right up to our kayak! Sean was great and made sure…read moreeveryone respected their space. Great tour and made my dream come true!

Fabulous private charter for our party of 7 (3 adults and 4 of our just barely adults (18-20 years)…read morechildren). Gorgeous, well-appointed boat, and Captain Greg was perfect, answered every question and kept us entertained for the full 3 hours, especially our geology minor... We lucked out and had the finest weather - and I wish we had gone out for longer, full day vs. half day was really the play here! The Bee was simply a beautiful boat, clean as a whistle, with beautiful teal decks and trim - super comfy cushioned seats on the top deck were the best spot! Saw tons of wildlife as we toured around the coves and Island - recommend this experience highly if you are visiting San Juan Island!

Great day with a wonderful Captain. We spent the afternoon touring the captain Greg and got some…read moregreat views of the islands. It was perfect for us. Saw many eagles and vultures as well as other animals. What a great time.

The sailing experience aboard the Spike Africa was everything I hoped for. The entire family…read moreenjoyed the sail. The captain, first mate, and deckhand were all knowledgeable and friendly. The captain even let kiddo steer the ship for a while. Booking can be difficult if you're not standing in the office. Online booking isn't an option. When you click the link it merely has the customer fill out an information card and they're supposed to call you. If you cal the number listed you'll always be routed to an answering service. Basically customers just have to leave a message and hope someone calls you back. Even through all that, the experience was totally worth it.

Spike Africa turned one of our unplanned evenings into a delight. We were accidental guests on it…read morewhen we discovered that they had slots open for a few more when it was just about to sail. Everything about the sail was memorable. Right from the humorous introduction to sailing and water protocols to the camaraderie and warmth of the crew. First hand Chris is a very interesting person and knows how to make visitors feel involved in the sailing by drawing volunteers for stowing ropes and hoisting the mast. He is helped very ably by his crew Rosy! Captain Gunner keeps a leisurely pace allowing even the most hesitant of sea-farers to relax and take in the sights. Sunset over Pugetsound onboard Spike Africa will be one of my most-cherished moments from the San Juan Islands trip. The schooner allows for your own beverages on board and the open sea makes for an excellent place to have a sip of wine. The sail is pleasant with the added element of other like-minded strangers joining you on a ride, added to that, the very reasonable price makes for an offer hard to refuse! An evening well spent..