Superyacht itinerary
San Juan Islands
Captain Bailey Wallisch of 28-metre Cheoy Lee First Home pens a route to capture the magic of this Washington State archipelago
THE ITINERARY
Anacortes Marina
Meet First Home in Anacortes Marina and enjoy a welcome lunch on board overlooking the San Juan Islands. While guests sit to dine, the yacht will weigh anchor and begin the 19-nautical-mile cruise to Orcas Island, just in time for sundowners. Guests will have the chance to take a dip before the inaugural dinner on the aft deck, dockside at Orcas Island.
Orcas Island
After breakfast, tender out for a spot of whale watching (after which the island is named). In the afternoon, guests will head to shore for wine tasting at local vineyards. Golf enthusiasts can tee off to a backdrop of breathtaking views at the island’s 18-hole course. See out the day with a gentle hike to the waterfalls, surrounded by the island’s lush vegetation.
Lopez Island
Following a short early-morning cruise, awake at the verdant Lopez Island, with its rolling hills and quiet bays. Spend the day in Shark Reef Sanctuary to observe the local seals, before relaxing or embarking on a kayaking expedition at Odlin County Park.
Lopez Island
Following a short early-morning cruise, awake at the verdant Lopez Island, with its rolling hills and quiet bays. Spend the day in Shark Reef Sanctuary to observe the local seals, before relaxing or embarking on a kayaking expedition at Odlin County Park.
Lopez Island
Following a short early-morning cruise, awake at the verdant Lopez Island, with its rolling hills and quiet bays. Spend the day in Shark Reef Sanctuary to observe the local seals, before relaxing or embarking on a kayaking expedition at Odlin County Park.
After lunch in town, browse the shops or discover the natural beauty of Flower Island.
Friday Harbor
First Home will set off after breakfast and cruise four nautical miles east to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Step back in time in the historic district, where you can explore art galleries and museums from bygone eras. After lunch in town, browse the shops or discover the natural beauty of Flower Island.
Roche Harbor
Wake up at the craggy verdant cove of Roche Harbor, which is topped by dense fir trees and long stretches of beach. In the morning, wander up to San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve to see its captivating sculptures. After savoring the fresh shellfish at Westcott Bay Shellfish Company, experience the art of distillation at the local distillery before returning to the yacht for dinner.
First published in the September 2024 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.