Name: Island Express Charters
Address: 2011 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA, 98221, US
Telephone: (360) 299-2875
Rating: 4.9

If you don't see the place you need to go, call us! Our versatile landing crafts allow us to land on and access many remote areas of the San Juan Islands. We are available for regularly scheduled water-taxi and freight transportation runs, and private charters as well.

Along with the services we provide for home-owners on the inhabited San Juan Islands, we also provide transportation to the different state parks, preserves and other outdoor recreational spots.There are several resorts and airbnb properties that we provide direct service to. The versatility of Island Express I & II allows us to offer our customers a variety of transportation options.

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There are over one hundred Islands in the San Juans! Please call or text us for a custom quote and availability at (360) 299-2875 if you don't see your destination listed. We are available to transport many other items and types of construction and other freight or materials. Call us for a quote. Rates for freight charges may vary based on item dimensions.

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James Island is a small, entirely state-park island with several camp grounds. It is conveniently located close to Skyline Marina and only a fifteen minute boat ride away. Find more information on the WA Parks website here. Sucia Island has several different camping areas. We are able to provide service to both the main dock, as well as Echo Bay on the north end of Sucia.

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We depart from Skyline Marina in Anacortes. Our office is located next to the main marina building and the address is 2011 Skyline Way. The ramp down to our two boats is located close by the office. From Commercial Avenue- the main drag in Anacortes- head west on Highway 20 Spur/12th Street (across from Safeway).

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Scott Harron

Dec 02, 2021

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Reliable, safe transport to the San Juans. The crew is super helpful and efficient.

Gino

Nov 22, 2021

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Very friendly staff. Reserved my spot via text and there were quick to reply and get me sorted.

Tracie Kempton

Sep 16, 2021

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Definitely the best water taxi service in the San Juan Islands. Excellent service, friendly, helpful staff, and always punctual.

Michael Gentry

Aug 28, 2021

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Scotty and Megan are awesome. Super helpful crew and lots of options too get you to the outer islands.

Mark Eakin

Aug 17, 2021

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Breath of fresh air. Been on Paraclete taxi the last few years and I am happy to have made the switch.
My first time with Island Express was exactly what I needed. They left on time, not early, and made their drops without delay.
Friendly pilots and crew. I will look forward to next time!

Beverly Perez

Jun 20, 2021

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They were a bit late, but let us know beforehand. Super nice staff all around. Their wide, landing craft ramp made it easy on and off at the marina, then at our beach landing.

John Phillips

Aug 28, 2020

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The ferries have been running up to 2+ hours late every day. I took the water taxi from Olga today and the boat was a few min early and the crew friendly. I highly recommend them.

Marshall Gill

Jun 12, 2019

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Outstanding promptness and great speed
Very reliable service. And always an Awesome crew!!!

David B. Kelsey

Jul 04, 2018

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This is an excellent provider of transportation services among the San Juan Islands. A family owned business that goes out of its way to meet the needs of their many customers scattered among the various islands that do not enjoy ferry service from the state ferry system.

Penny Bolton

Dec 07, 2017

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We love having Island Express available to visit our remote cabin. Good staff and great community feeling on the boats. You need to give them time to get back to you about scheduling but if you build that in to the process it's not a big deal. I leave a message and usually hear within a day or two.