Unique Ideas for Next Family Reunions: Sail the Seas on a Boat Charter

It can be a little difficult to plan family reunions—and that’s only taking logistics and food into account. If you are starting to get tired of the typical backyard barbecue, you may want to look into unique experiences as a way to better bring your family closer together. One such idea would be to set off on a boat charter.

Aside from the obvious fact that you’ll need to run this idea through everyone before booking a boat charter in the San Juan Islands like Schooners North, you’ll also want to make sure that everyone prepares accordingly so that everyone has a great time. There is a good chance that many of your family members will be on a boat for an extended period of time, so proper preparations are in order. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2yYVg39

Four of the Outer San Juan Islands You Should Visit on Your Boat Charter

There is a wealth of good reasons why travelers of all stripes recommend spending days on and around San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw. These four islands offer the very best of the Salish Sea when it comes to natural attractions, outdoor activities, wildlife watching, and the pleasures of port: dining, shopping, and culture.

However, there’s much more to see around the San Juan Islands than these four main destinations. If you’re planning a boat charter around the archipelago, why not make the most out of your trip and explore its farther reaches?

Here are several islands you can only visit on a private charter.

Patos Island

Patos Island – named after the Spanish word for “duck” – is at the northernmost tip of the San Juan archipelago. While its name may come from an eastern rock formation that looks like a duck’s head, or the sight of so many ducks on the isle, the island’s most distinctive feature is the Patos Island Lighthouse. This fully restored, red-roofed structure has guided vessels through the boundary between the United States and Canada for over a hundred years. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2AJgkMt