Private Charters
March – April from Everett Marina
May – December from Anacortes

The 101' Island Explorer 3 is available for charter during the months of March through December. Many groups are interested in our full day whale watching trips while others are looking for the great light and scenery of an evening cruise. Either way, a private tour is a great way to spend time with family, friends, and co-workers. We cater to corporate team building, family reunions, birthday parties, dinner cruises, weddings, memorial services, class reunions, and more.

Custom Charters—Perfect for any group!

We can customize a day or evening scenic cruise or a whale watching trip to fit the needs of your group. You may wish to spend the day with the whales, make a stop on an island, circumnavigate Fidalgo Island (passing through La Conner and under Deception Pass Bridge), or some of each! All you have to do is relax, enjoy the scenery with your private party, and let our experienced crew handle everything.

Catering for your group can be completely taken care of by our staff, or you have the option to set up your own catering or organize a ‘pot-luck’ style dinner. We can custom design your food and drink preferences for any occasion.

Island Explorer 3

The Island Explorer 3 is our new flagship vessel. She is USCG certified for 149 people and is 101 feet long. A large, heated main cabin with lots of inside seating and a huge upper viewing deck add a tremendous amount of creature comfort to your experience. It also features a flat screen television, state of the art electronic systems, a research quality hydrophone, and the largest bow pulpit in the industry (great for weddings). The upper and lower decks are full walk-around decks, allowing for ease of movement around the vessel and great wildlife viewing. The Island Explorer 3 provides more speed, comfort, and quality while cruising than any other boat in the industry!

 

Getting Married With the Whales!

 

What better way to say "I do" than in the company of whales? 

Call us at 1-800-465-4604 to inquire about group rates and private charters to allow these whales to make your special day that much more memorable.

June 7th, 2008

J-Pod arrived in time for this ceremony and stuck around to listen in as this lovely couple said their vows.  By all accounts an unforgettable experience. 

FREE Wildlife Viewing Guide

Free with each tour…

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Take a look to see what food, drinks and amenities we have available on board.

Departure Dates, Times & Prices

  • Spring time from Everett: $1000/hr plus tax
    3 hour minimum
  • Summer and fall from Anacortes: $1250/hr plus tax
    6 hour minimum (3 hour minimum sunset tours available, 6pm - 9pm, see dates below).

Morning and evening charters are available. From Everett for our 2010 season, SAVE $500 on afternoon private charters! We are offering a special, discounted private charter rate of $2,500 for a 3 hour, guaranteed whale watching tour from 3pm - 6pm. From Anacortes, private charters are available in place of our regular whale watch tour departure times, and at the following times: May 8th - June 11, 6pm - 9pm (except May 29th and 30th); June 12th - August 22nd, Monday - Thursday, 6pm - 9pm; August 23rd - September, 6pm - 9pm* (*Sunset at the end of August about 8pm - an evening, sunset dinner cruise on the Island Explorer 3 is a wonderful tour and your guests can enjoy the city lights of Anacortes as you return just after dark).

Do the math and you’ll see that our rates are quite a good value for entertaining 100-149 people when comparing to other activities such as golf, sporting events, or quality restaurants. Fuel surcharges and parking fees do not apply to private charters.

Large groups: We also have a special rate for groups of 40 or more who go on our regular whale watching tours. Each adult is discounted by $25 from the regular adult rate (Or $15 if departing from our Everett location). Children 3-12 years can be included in the group of 40 and would be at our lowest rate of $39.

Reservations

Make reservations by phone by calling 1-800-465-4604. If you’re departing from Everett Marina you will receive directions when you complete your reservation. Tours will start boarding ½ hour prior to departure.

View a map of our Everett location.

Tour Disclaimers

  • Reservations are required.
  • We reserve the right to substitute vessels/equipment and add or cancel cruises.
  • To cancel without penalty, two weeks notice is required. If cancelled within two weeks, penalty will be determined by the ability to re-book the charter date.
  • For the whale sighting guarantee to apply to private charters, we require a 3 hour minimum for our Everett location March – May 7, and a 6 hour minimum for our Anacortes location, May – November.
  • Island Adventures is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal property onboard.

Thank You!!! Without you this wedding would not have been possible! You not only gave us a beautiful venue and an amazing backdrop for our celebration, you also helped with catering, lodging, logistics, the minister, and pretty much everything else! You and the entire Island Adventures Staff are simply amazing. Thank you so much!


Kris and Elaine, Salem, OR

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