Guided flotilla motor yacht charter

Guided Flotilla Charters of
the Pacific Northwest & Florida's Gulf Coast

DURING YOUR BOATING CAREER, HAVE YOU EVER

Worried about exploring strange waters?
Been broken down in a remote place with no one to help?
Spent hours looking for a harbor because you had no reserved moorage?

Let us relieve you of all these concerns, by taking you on one of our spectacular GUIDED boating excursions. Either through the American San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands or in the Gulf of Mexico. Imagine operating the powerboat of your choice, traveling with no more than four other yachts for two to three hours each day, guided by our experienced “lead boat” captain. With his guidance, you’ll have no concern about venturing into unfamiliar waterways. You’ll have the time to enjoy all the natural beauty of your route … All from the privacy of your own private yacht.

Each day, once docked in your previously reserved slip, you’ll have free time all afternoon and evening to do whatever you like.

Choose a boat from our fleet that best suits your family's needs and experience and follow our lead boat in a flotilla to some of the most interesting and popular harbors. Or, if you prefer to really relax, we have teacher/skippers available to help you operate the boat as long as needed, and once docked, they eat and sleep aboard the lead boat giving you and your party total privacy.

An Exciting Boating Adventure Awaits You.

1) These are "bare boat" charters but guided by a Lead Boat on 9, 12 or 15 day trips.
2) All twin diesel power boats from 34' to 62' in length.
3) "Teacher /skippers" available for hire, if needed.
4) We cruise the Pacific Northwest June thru September and the Gulf coast of Florida from February through May.
5) Prices include EVERYTHING, once you arrive in Seattle or Tampa, except their food...there's even an $300/ week fuel allowance!!

FLORIDA CRUISE SCHEDULE 2006

Feb 4-12, 18-26
Mar 4-12, 18-26
Apr 1-8, 22-29
May 6-14, 20-28

After 10 years' experience providing guided flotilla charters in the Pacific Northwest, Dave and Doris have expanded their “guided” cruising concept to the Gulf coast of Florida. The week long trips will depart from St. Petersburg, then head north along the Inland Waterway as far as Clearwater Beach, then heading south with an overnight stop in Bradenton on our way to Sarasota, before returning to St. Petersburg. Cruises run from February through May, when the temperatures range from a comfortable 75 to 85 degrees with no humidity.

Itinerary

Day 1 & 2 Tierra Verde Resort & Marina, St. Petersburg
Day 3 & 4 Clearwater Marina, Clearwater Beach
Day 5 Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton
Day 6 & 7 Marina Jack, Sarasota
Day 8 Return to Tierra Verde in St. Petersburg

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Pacific Northwest

Spectacular 9, 12 or 15 day GUIDED boating excursions through the American San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands. Imagine operating the powerboat of your choice, traveling with no more than four other yachts for two to three hours each day, guided by our experienced “lead boat” captain. With his guidance, you’ll have no concern about venturing into unfamiliar waterways. You’ll have the time to enjoy the rugged dynamic beauty of British Columbia. Observe the unparalleled natural beauty, lush evergreen forests, rolling country sides and awe inspiring views… All from the privacy of your own private yacht.

Each day, once docked in your previously reserved slip, you’ll have free time all afternoon and evening to do whatever you like. Each island is unique and has a charisma all it’s own. Go whale watching, beachcombing, crabbing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, or explore the harbor in your dinghy. Each of our yachts is equipped with its own dinghy and outboard motor provided for your use and enjoyment. Car rentals are available for sightseeing at most of our destinations. If you are interested in going fishing, charter trips can be arranged for you on Salt Spring Island.

Itinerary

9 DAYS = SAN JUAN & GULF ISLANDS

This 125 mile trip takes you not only to the rural Gulf Islands, but also to the metropolitan city of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia (BC), Canada.

Day 1 & 2 Anacortes, Washington
Day 3 Montague Harbor, Galiano Island, B.C.
Day 4 Ganges Marina, Salt Spring Island
Day 5 Genoa Bay, Vancouver Island
Day 6 & 7 Pt. Sidney/Victoria
Day 8 Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands WA
Day 9 Anacortes, WA

12 DAY = SAN JUAN & GULF ISLANDS

On this 175 mile trip we travel further north to Thetis Island and spend an extra night at Roche Harbor, giving you a chance to visit Friday Harbor and all of San Juan Island.

Day 1& 2 Anacortes, WA
Day 3 Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Day 4 Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Day 5 Montague Harbor, Galiano Island
Day 6 Telegraph Harbor, Thetis Island
Day 7 Genoa Bay, Vancouver Island
Day 8 & 9 Pt. Sidney/Victoria
Day 10 & 11 Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
Day 12 Anacortes, WA

15 DAY = DESOLATION SOUND

This cruise takes you over 300 miles round-trip through the Gulf Islands and North to Desolation Sound. We spend two nights in our favorite harbors giving you more free time to explore the area.

We do not go to Victoria area on this trip.

Day 1 & 2 Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes, WA, USA
Day 3 Montague Harbor, Galiano Island
Day 4 Telegraph Harbor, Thetis Island
Day 5 Nanaimo Harbor, Vancouver Island
Day 6 Secret Cove, Mainland, BC
Day 7 Gorge Harbor, Cortes Island
Day 8 & 9 Heriot Bay, Quadra Island
Day 10 & 11 Garden Bay Marina, Pender Harbor, BC
Day 12 Nanaimo Harbor, Vancouver Island
Day 13 & 14 Ganges Marina, Salt Springs Island
Day 15 Anacortes, WA, USA

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