Custom Private Charters

Outer Island Excursions offers private charters for groups as small as one person up to over 200 people. Our large fleet offers the flexibility and range needed to explore the most remote reaches of the San Juan Islands and deep into Canadian waters. We can pick up your group from any island in the San Juans, Anacortes, Bellingham, and beyond. Rates are dependent on number of guests, departure location, the length of charter, and customizations.

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Blackfish VI

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60ft Catamaran - Starting at $5,400

Up to 80 passengers

Indoor seating for all passengers, a galley with a bar, upper deck and outdoor viewing, two restrooms, and six Yamaha 450 horsepower V8 engines make this the perfect combination of luxury and adventure!

Perfect for:

Whale Watching
Island Hopping
Corporate Retreats
Dinner & Sunset Cruise
Wedding Reception
Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties
Memorial Service

Blackfish IV

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49ft Catamaran - Starting at $3,300

Up to 49 passengers

A larger version of the Blackfish II & III with full 360° walk around lower deck, upper deck, interior cabin with full restroom and bench seating, custom built for whale watching and exploring the islands.

Perfect for:

Whale Watching
Island Hopping
Corporate Retreats
Sunset Cruise
Wedding Reception
Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties
Memorial Service

Blackfish II & III

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38ft Catamarans - Starting at $2,000 each

Up to 30 passengers, recommended for 15 fishermen

Versatile with full 360° walk around lower deck, upper deck, interior cabin with full restroom, bench seating, custom built for whale watching and exploring the islands. Great for fishing & crabbing for up to 15 fishermen.

Perfect for:

Whale Watching
Bottom Fishing & Crabbing
Island Hopping
Corporate Retreat
Sunset Cruise
Wedding Reception
Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties
Memorial Service

Triton

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32ft Aluminum Chamber Boat - Starting at $1,100

Up to 12 passengers, recommended for 8 fishermen

Front and back deck, interior cabin with bench seating, and a full restroom. Great for fishing & crabbing for up to 8 fishermen.

Perfect for:

Whale Watching
Bottom Fishing & Crabbing
Island Hopping
Sunset Cruise
Wedding Reception
Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties
Memorial Service

Blackfish Express

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38ft Catamaran - Starting at $1,700

Up to 30 passengers

Ultimate thrill ride as the fastest passenger boat in the San Juan Islands! Updated for 2025 with a full canopy and 3/4 cabin, a full bathroom, and cushioned seating. Exposure coats provided.

Perfect for:

Whale Watching
Sunset Cruise
Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties
Memorial Service

Galiano

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26ft Duckworth Offshore - Starting at $950

Up to 6 passengers, Salmon Certified vessel

Custom built in 2025 with a fully enclosed cabin, full bathroom, and wide back deck for outdoor viewing & fishing

Perfect for:

Whale Watching
Salmon Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Island Hopping
Sunset Cruise
Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties
Memorial Service

Popular Charters

Private Whale Watching: Orcas

The San Juan Islands are the best place in the world to consistently see wild Orca. Our thriving population of Bigg's Killer Whales can be seen all year throughout the region. A private whale watching charter allows you to focus all your time with Orca!

Private Charter Fishing: Salmon

Salmon charters are available from July to October as allowed by Washington State. During the summer we can get silver, king, and pink salmon. Although Salmon fishing is more hit and miss than bottom fishing, the pay off can be big but patience is necessary. For that reason it is not recommended for young children or for first time fishermen. Salmon charters are limited to a maximum of 6 per boat.

Tufted Puffin, Rhinoceros Auklet, Common Murre, Pigeon Guillemot, Black Oystercatcher, Harlequin Duck, Bald Eagle, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, Great Blue Heron, Surfbirds, Brown Pelican, Horned & Eared Grebes, Pelagic, Brandt's and Double-crested Cormorants, Heerman's Gulls and many other species of gulls and shorebirds.

Rarer or more seasonal migrant species include: Horned Puffin, Marbled Murrelet, Ancient Murrelet, Red & Red-necked Phalaropes, Black & Ruddy Turnstones, Parasitic Jaeger, Sooty Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Northern Fulmar, Boneparte's Gull, Common & Pacific Loons, many other possibilities including a variety of ducks and scoters.

Private Birdwatching: Horned Puffin

The only place you can consistently see Horned Puffins in the lower 48 is right here in the San Juan Islands! A lifer for many birders, these adorable puffins can be found among other feathered friends such as Tufted Puffins, Marbled and Ancient Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Common Murre, Black Oystercatchers, Bald Eagles, Harlequin Ducks, and many more pelagic and shorebird species.

Private Lighthouse Tour: Patos Island State Park

Patos Island Light Station is one of the most famous lighthouses in Washington, and can only be accessed by small boat. Managed by the Friends of Patos Light, there is a small interpretive center inside the lighthouse where docents educate the public about this historic site. Patos isn't alone when it comes to the San Juan Islands Lighthouses: you can also see Burrows Head, Cattle Point, Lime Kiln, Turn Point, and many more lighthouses in the region on a private lighthouse tour!

Private Charter Fishing: Halibut

The calm seas of spring and summer let us explore the edges of the continental shelf, including the remote reefs and banks where Halibut live.

Large Pacific Halibut, also called Barndoor Halibut, can tip the scales at 200 to 400 pounds! There are also many small fish, or Chicken Halibut, at 15 to 25 pounds. Although the fishery here is not as abundant as in Alaska, the quest for Halibut is a great experience for novice to experienced fishermen of all ages.

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