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Chartering at its finest.

Adventure awaits

Located in Anacortes, the “Gateway to the San Juan Islands”, Anacortes Yacht Charters has established itself as the leading charter company with the largest selection of power and sail boats available for bareboat charter and crewed charters in the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands and as far north as Alaska.

To book a bareboat or skippered yacht charter contact us at: 800-233-3004 or info@ayc.com

Our crew is celebrating the company’s 45th Anniversary with two fantastic offers for 2024 Charters

Big Boat Charter Sale

Big savings on the biggest boats in the fleet.

Book 3 – Get 1 Free

For every three nights of your paid bareboat charter you get one night free.

—– OR —–

Get a Free Skipper

For every three nights of your paid charter, a licensed captain will skipper your private cruise.

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Charter Bundle

Combine a 2-day boating class (Power or Sail), with a 5-day yacht charter, plus other goodies, for a week-long boating vacation this summer.

There is no better way to start or build your bareboat charter experience and explore the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound.

Save $1,900

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Yacht Charter

A private yacht charter is your ticket to a Pacific Northwest vacation of a lifetime. Choose to bareboat charter a powerboat or sailboat for a hands-on adventure. Or, hire a skipper for a more guided experience. A few of our larger boats require a crew and are shown on the crewed yacht page.

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Yacht Ownership

If you own a boat, or are pondering a purchase, consider placing your boat into charter service. This a great option to help offset the cost of ownership, earn real tax advantages, use our in-house service department for year-round care of your boat, and use your boat when you want.

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News and Announcements

Seven New Boats for 2024 Season

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We are happy to announce that our Power Yacht Fleet has grown by seven boats! All of these boats have…

AYC acquires Crown Yacht Charters

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AYC has acquired Crown Yacht Charters following the untimely passing of Larry Dent, CYC’s owner/manager. The AYC team is honored…
45
Years in Business
350
Different Islands Visited
15,000
Successful Charters
Our Guarantee

Should you have a breakdown during your charter, we will complete repairs within four hours of notification for any vessel within 20 miles of our charter base.

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Featured Boat

A Lil’ R & R

42′ Catalina

This beloved Catalina offers comfort and good sailing capabilities in one great yacht. A new Webasto Diesel heater has been added, along with new canvas for the bimini, dodger and connector. The standing rigging is also replaced, as the owner is on a quest for a better quality experience for all his charters!.
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Featured Boat Weekly Special

Book 6 Nights and Get the 7th Night Free
in Red and Gold Seasons.

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Specials

We offer a number of standard discounts for our loyal customers, for multi-week charters, and for organized flotillas. In addition, we provide seasonal promotions and other special discounts.

Please view our Specials page to see the offers that are currently available.

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Experience

We are proud to be celebrating our 45th Anniversary in 2024. Over the years, our crew pioneered mini-fleet management and provided over 16,000 charter trips – illustrating our commitment to quality and customer service.

Service

Stepping aboard a charter vessel that is clean, well-maintained, and includes a breakdown guarantee gives you peace of mind and better ensures the quality of your charter experience on every boat in our fleet.

Fleet

Our charter fleet includes a variety of styles of power yachts, sailing yachts and crewed yachts from 27’ to 70’ to suit nearly any small group of friends and family.