How do we keep adding stars! From the time we met Jette and Jon, we felt right at home and spoiled…read more Sailing the San Juans was a dream come true, but little did we know how wonderful every single day would be. Attention to every detail from warm coffee mugs to fill our fresh coffee at 7am to gourmet lunches and dinners, and of course desserts. We had a wonderful time. Jon and Jette are the most gracious hosts, who now we consider friends. Jon keeping us safe and informed of the wildlife and sealife, but also taking us on hikes on islands only accessible by boat. Jette with her great sense of humor surprising us at every turn with a new talent from gourmet cooking, writing songs, playing her guitar and sharing her doodles are a few of the many talents she revealed to us. And then there is Geni, sweet Geni, their portugese water "boat" dog. We instantly fell in love and could not get enough of her. I don't now the last time I felt so relaxed and pampered. Thank you Jette and Jon for the wonderul memories! We are looking forward to returning next year! To anyone considering Sailing the San Juans - this is your charter! You will have the time of your life!

From the moment you step onto the Northwind, take in every single second you can!! Every…read moresecond--every peaceful moment, every sweet and savory bite Captain Jette serves, every bit of island trivia Captain Jon offers--as you sail calmly past thick green forests dotted with specks of white the resident bald eagles offer in the form of head and tail. This is truly an adventure awaiting! If you have ever wanted to sail but don't know how, just leave the sailing, cooking, and swabbing of the decks to Jette and Jon. They love to help make wonderful memories for all of us, and do so graciously and kindly. So stop wondering and take the leap (sail). You will have a blast

This review is about the 40' Jeanneau 'Kama Hele'…read more Sadly, the boat needs maintenance. The owner told us the boat was in charter service for a while in the Caribbean before he bought it, changed the name to Kama Hele, and brought it up to Anacortes to charter it out. Older boats are fine, but needed maintenance should not be deferred. The boat needs a thorough cleaning. The upholstery in the cabin is tired, but serviceable. There are adequate utensils, plates, and so forth to cook onboard. The overall condition inside is worn and needing some attention. The toilet for defecating is in the forward cabin, so this is awkward. The berth on the starboard side is very small, I was unable to draw up my knees to get out of the bed because of low height in this area. But, that's sailing. There is significant mildew evident between the hull and the interior lining in the bulkhead area of the master cabin and it made one of our party ill. This is right above your head when sleeping. Mildew contamination can be addressed on an older boat, but it does take some time and effort. The steel bracket where the mainsheet pulley mounts to the boom had torn off and was temporarily re-attached with cord. We felt this repair is ok to limp home, but did not feel it would be wise to actually sail with the main up and hope it would not come loose as this could be a dangerous condition. There is significant fouling on the bottom, slowing down the boat. We attempted to clear what we could reach with a broom and hose, but of course this was insufficient. There is even fouling of the dingy's bottom. The diesel is almost new, works fine, and barely used any fuel. One afternoon we raised the jib and it was wonderful to escape the noise and exhaust smell. Overall, I feel more could be provided for the price.

Very disappointing sailboat charter. The boat, Kame Hele is an older boat with expected wear and…read moretear. What was not expected or acceptable was the amount of mildew and mold. The liner of the cabin in the forward bunk was peeled back revealing lots of mold very close to the forward bunk. Mold was also on curtains and shades especially in forward bunk. The boat was also not well cleaned and had a lot of bottom growth which we needed to clean before disembarking. When we got enough wind to sail we noticed that the blocks on the boom were broken and jury rigged. We therefore did not feel comfortable sailing with the main and could only sail with the jib. We initially chartered for 2 weeks and had friends planning to join us for the 2nd week and were splitting the cost. Once we told them about the condition of the boat, they were no longer wanting to come. We also did not want to spend a second week on the boat and felt that the mold was a potential health hazard. Unfortunately, the owner refused to refund our money for the second week My advice is pay a little more and go with a reputable, trusted company

I'm quite familiar with this company. I do not recommend you do business there…read more After the original managing partner left the company the remaining owners seemed to have set aside their commitment to quality service and customer safety. Granted, this is only my observation.

Chartered a 45 footer sail boat. Loved it. I had not checked reviews on Yelp prior to renting there…read more(luckily!): I found the staff and the owner to be great. They went the extra mile for us. The boat was in good shape. We had a fantastic time. I'd highly recommend this place and would come back in a heartbeat.

I have gone on this boat tour a couple of times each year, for several years. It is always…read moreenjoyable. Recently, we took the entire Rotary Club on a boat tour and conducted our meeting on the boat. Many of the members had never been on the tour and they were all so impressed. It ended up being one of our best meetings out of the year. If you are looking for something fun to do for your family or friends, this is the answer. The owners, Brett & Terica (and team), always provide a safe, educational and fun tour of Deception Pass. I highly recommend Deception Pass Boat Tours. Alicia D, President of Rotary Club Whidbey Westside

Had a great time on the hour tour. The communication for arrival time and location was very clear.read more

Took the history tour tonight and really enjoyed it. Fantastic vessel and crew! These folks are a…read moregreat team who have their trade dialed in. Highly recommend taking a tour with them. There's food and beverages on board for purchase, superb passenger accommodations with multiple viewing areas, and immaculate heads. Professional operating at its best.

Third time with this company for an absolutely stunning whale watching trip. And we saw Orcas! So…read moreexciting!! Apparently a family. So exciting and brrrrr cold. This is the best ship I've ever been on for whale watching. So many viewing spots from the different levels. And the staff is so friendly and helpful. Going out of their way to make sure everyone is comfortable and happy. And the schooling of the natural environment and sea life so you truly feel like you are being taught. I recommend being a bag of your own snacks. They sell hot coffee, hot chocolate, and chai lattes, beer and cider: a few hot items to eat. Seriously awesome. Do it. Enjoy life. Treat yourself.

What an experience! So so happy to have seen some orcas All three of the staff on board were…read morefriendly and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be recommending them to others.

I've been whale watching off the California coast before, so I'm going to compare this experience…read moreto that. This ended up more of a pleasant boat ride than whale watching as we didn't get to see any orcas (such a bummer!) and only got to see one single, elusive Humpback whale name Victory. I can't fault the tour for that, but it definitely impacts the experience. It was still a nice boat ride, with friendly staff onboard and the fortunate luck of sitting at the back of the boat next to a conservationist-led tour group with a lot of knowledge shared. On the brighter side, the weather was beautiful and we got to see two kinds of puffin and some sea lions as well. Just wish we got to see whales, instead of just one.