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Rosario Resort

A luxurious piece of history on Orcas Island

SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO ROSARIO RESORT

This slice of old-world elegance is literally a piece of history: is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mission-style mansion dates back to 1909, created by shipbuilder Robert Moran as a retreat amid incredible natural beauty. A place to relax, recover and recharge. Just don’t call it rustic, as it’s updated to include every modern convenience.

The resort is known for the craftsmanship of its construction and a full array of amenities from the full-service spa to the waterfront restaurant and fireside cocktail lounge. The Aeolian organ, which is composed of 1,972 pipes, is housed in a special music room. Located along Cascade Bay, this is one of the more special destinations served by �鶹��Ƶ.

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FLOATPLANE

Seasonal service, May-September, flying from either �鶹��Ƶ Harbor or Seattle Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of �鶹��Ƶ’s de Havilland Beavers or Otters. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ROSARIO RESORT

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

West Sound

ORCAS ISLAND

West Sound

West Sound is a charming village on Orcas Island

SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO WEST SOUND

Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juans, and West Sound often gets overlooked. Sure, Rosario Resort offers Old World elegance and Eastsound is the island’s bustling hub, but West Sound features food and farms that have earned Orcas Island its reputation in the culinary world while retaining a more laid-back approach.

A ferry ride to Orcas requires a drive up to Anacortes, but with �鶹��Ƶ, you’re just a short floatplane flight away before you’re traipsing up an island road to the or discovering a . And don’t let the casual ambience fool you, the is a culinary gem and its partnership with nearby OrcaSong farm will have you absolutely eating up the scenery of West Sound.

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Seasonal service from March to October (tide restricted), departing either �鶹��Ƶ Harbor or Seattle Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of �鶹��Ƶ’s de Havilland Beavers or Otters. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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WEST SOUND

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Eastsound

ORCAS ISLAND

Eastsound

Central location to everything on Orcas Island

DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO ORCAS ISLAND

Hop aboard a direct �鶹��Ƶ Express flight from Seattle to Orcas Island and you’ll arrive at Eastsound Orcas Island Airport, less than a mile from the biggest town on Orcas Island, which is the largest island in the San Juan Islands. Eastsound pulses with local businesses, shops featuring island-crafted goods, and restaurants that specialize in island-grown produce and local seafood.

Taking the ferry requires a lengthy drive to Anacortes, but with �鶹��Ƶ Express, a 40-minute flight from Boeing Field puts you at the airport less than a mile from town. If you travel into Sea-Tac airport, you can take our Sea-Tac shuttle service to connect with your �鶹��Ƶ Express flight from Boeing Field. Eastsound sits at the northern edge of this horseshoe-shaped island, right where the eastern and western halves come together. Head to the hiker’s paradise that is Moran State Park on the western half of the island, go east to Turtleback Summit or get out on the water, see some whales, wildlife, and the lushly forested hills that earned Orcas its nickname of “Emerald Isle” as the gem of the San Juans.

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Arriving into Sea-Tac Airport and Need a Shuttle to Boeing Field?

Hop on our Sea-Tac shuttle service to transfer between Sea-Tac airport and Boeing Field.

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LAND PLANE

�鶹��Ƶ Express provides year-round service from Boeing Field with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the newest option in the �鶹��Ƶ charter fleet, offering eight seats in a roomy cabin for a quiet and cutting edge flying experience. Paid parking is available by day or week, and complimentary on-site bag storage is available.

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ACTIVITIES

A vineyard, a brewery, whale-watching trips and fishing charters, they’re all available on this stunning island retreat. And as for the island itself, the hills make for incredible views whether it’s reaching Turtlehead Summit or hiking up to the observation tower atop Mount Constitution, the highest point in all the San Juan Islands. Orcas was once the center of the fruit-packing industry, and the legacy can be tasted at the stands found all over the island.

EASTSOUND

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Deer Harbor

ORCAS ISLAND

Deer Harbor

A piece of protected paradise on Orcas Island

SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO DEER HARBOR

Tucked between two peninsulas, Deer Harbor is home to calm waters and one of the only sandy beaches in the island chain, making it an ideal destination. Centrally located amid the San Juan Islands, Deer Harbor is also the perfect home base for boating anywhere in the region. Enjoy the views from any of the local eating establishments that provide indoor and outdoor harbor-view dining. The biggest challenge is getting there, and �鶹��Ƶ makes that easy with a float plane flight from Seattle to Deer Harbor.

No drive to the Anacortes ferry. No drive after getting off the ferry. You just glide up to the marina in your floatplane, arriving in a perfectly protected inlet whose gentle waters are ideal for kayaking. Or maybe you’d prefer to bike around the shoreline. Skippered sailboats are available out of the Deer Harbor marina, and you can get picnic provisions from the Dock Store or more upscale accommodations at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant.

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FLOATPLANE

Fly to Deer Harbor from either �鶹��Ƶ Harbor or Seattle Lake Union, arriving at the dock aboard one of �鶹��Ƶ’s de Havilland Beavers or Otters. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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DEER HARBOR

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Roche Harbor

SAN JUAN ISLAND

Roche Harbor

A piece of history to this boater’s paradise

SEATTLE TO ROCHE HARBOR SEAPLANE FLIGHTS

Step off your �鶹��Ƶ floatplane flight direct from Seattle to Roche Harbor and onto the dock of a boater’s paradise. Roche Harbor is located on the north end of San Juan Island, home to an incredible resort featuring 19th-Century clapboard buildings, pristine gardens, and unbeatable sunsets. Looking to be pampered? Check out the . Want to get out on the water? This is the perfect starting point, and once you get back, there are three restaurants on-site, a shopping market, and the justifiably renowned donuts at the Lime Kiln Cafe.

The is luxurious, historic and unique with its brick-lined paths and expansive properties. A trip from Seattle requires almost four hours aboard a ferry plus a 20-minute drive on the island, but it’s just 60 minutes in the air aboard one of �鶹��Ƶ’s float planes. You’ll arrive at the 377-slip marina at the site of what was once a company town for John McMillan’s lime works and is now an utterly unique Northwest vacation destination.

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

Fly to Roche Harbor from either �鶹��Ƶ Harbor or Seattle Lake Union, arriving at the pier aboard one of �鶹��Ƶ’s de Havilland Beavers or 10-seat Otters. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

is a piece of Northwest history with the longest continuously operating hotel and it is a posh getaway with a full-service spa. Your lodging choices range from fully modern homes and condos to quaint cottages to one of the 20 rooms in the historic Hotel de Haro. Tucked away on the west side of the island at Mitchell Bay, is a hidden gem, offering cabins and suites with vaulted ceilings and upscale rustic interiors.

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ROCHE HARBOR

SAN JUAN ISLANDS: QUIET SEASON

To say that it’s a quiet season for tourism implies something missing, but in the winter months on San Juan Island, quiet can be the whole point of your visit. Lush and serene. Silent and soulful. The overcast skies are like a blanket, tucking you in to a weekend of deep and lasting peace. Touch down, tune out, recharge. (Video by Rock Island Media)

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Friday Harbor

SAN JUAN ISLAND

FRIDAY HARBOR

Seaplane and Wheeled plane flights to the heart of San Juan Island

FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO FRIDAY HARBOR

The largest town in the San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor is also the economic, social, and cultural hub, home to more than 2,000 residents and a host of orca whales from April to September. Arrive via �鶹��Ƶ seaplane on a direct flight to Friday Harbor, docking at the marina where you’ll walk off the pier and into a lovely downtown filled with uniquely local shops, museums, and restaurants whose menus are laced with island-sourced ingredients.

It’s 90 miles from Seattle to Friday Harbor and just 45 minutes aboard a �鶹��Ƶ seaplane flight from Seattle compared to a long drive and ferry ride. If you travel into Sea-Tac airport, you can take our Sea-Tac shuttle service to connect with a �鶹��Ƶ Express flight from Boeing Field. From there you’ll fly direct to Friday Harbor Airport in just 35 minutes and located less than a mile from downtown. You’ll enjoy every minute of your visit, whether it’s getting out on the water in a boat or kayak, taking a whale watching tour, enjoying a leisurely hike or visit to a lighthouse, or even visiting the nearby alpaca farm.

Arriving into Sea-Tac Airport and Need a Shuttle to Boeing Field?

Hop on our Sea-Tac shuttle service to transfer between Sea-Tac airport and Boeing Field.

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SEAPLANE

FLOATPLANE

You can fly to Friday Harbor Marina from �鶹��Ƶ Harbor, Seattle Lake Union or Victoria’s Inner Harbour, arriving at the pier aboard one of �鶹��Ƶ’s de Havilland Beavers or Otters. Sorry, no complimentary baggage storage on-site.

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LANDPLANE

�鶹��Ƶ Express provides year-round service from Boeing Field with its fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans, which accommodate eight to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the newest option in the charter fleet, offering 6 seats in a roomy cabin for a quiet and cutting-edge flying experience. Paid parking is available, complimentary on-site bag storage available.

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FRIDAY HARBOR AIRPORT FRIDAY HARBOR MARINA

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Seattle/Boeing Field

SEATTLE

SEATTLE/BOEING FIELD

Save time with the fastest connection between Seattle and the San Juan Islands

DIRECT SEATTLE FLIGHTS TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS IN AS LITTLE AS 35 MINUTES

Located just 4 miles south of downtown Seattle, Boeing Field is the hub for �鶹��Ƶ Express, our land plane service. Daily flights to San Juan Island and Orcas Island as well as seasonal service to Lopez Island. You can also experience �鶹��Ƶ’s charter plane service around the Northwest and beyond via our land plane or Pilatus PC-12 six-seat turboprop, offering a wide range of options for clients. This is also the origin point for our popular sight-seeing adventure, the Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens Volcano Scenic Flight Tour.

Save time by skipping the long drive and ferry lines! Our Boeing Field terminal location offers free, easy parking steps from the terminal with no crowds or TSA lines. �鶹��Ƶ also offers ground shuttle service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with advanced purchase, which is about 10 miles to the south. Our shuttle allows for easy connections to domestic and international flights.

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LANDPLANE

�鶹��Ƶ Express offers daily, year-round flights to Friday Harbor Airport on San Juan Island and Eastsound Airport on Orcas Island using our fleet of modern Cessna 208 Caravans and Grand Caravans. Charter flights are also available, including the Pilatus PC-12, an eight-seat turboprop.

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TRANSPORTATION

A �鶹��Ƶ Sea-Tac shuttle is available for ground transportation between Sea-Tac Airport and Boeing Field for our �鶹��Ƶ Express departures. We strongly recommend booking your ground shuttle in advance as day-of requests cannot always be accommodated. There is an Uber service area at Boeing Field and �鶹��Ƶ is happy to order a local taxi on your behalf, but we accept no responsibility over reliability or arrival times as taxi waits can be unpredictable, up to 45 minutes.

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SEATTLE / BOEING FIELD

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Seattle/Lake Union

SEATTLE

Seattle/Lake Union

Board your seaplane in the heart of Seattle

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS FROM SEATTLE TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS AND VICTORIA, BC

�鶹��Ƶ’s Lake Union seaplane terminal offers direct seaplane flights to the San Juan Islands, from Seattle to Victoria, BC, as well as our popular Scenic Seaplane Tour of Seattle. Our terminal sits in the shadow of the Space Needle in South Lake Union, one of Seattle’s fastest-growing — and most modern — neighborhoods. The Museum of History and Industry and Center for Wooden Boats are within easy walking distance as are several lakeside restaurants and several local hotels.

The city’s newest pro-sports venue — Climate Pledge Arena — is located just to the west, making it easy to watch the NHL’s Kraken or the WNBA’s Storm. T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field are a short ride south, hosting the Mariners, Seahawks, and the city’s two soccer franchises. Or you can stop at Seattle’s bustling downtown, which includes top hotels, hot restaurants, and great shopping opportunities.

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FLOATPLANE

Terminal open daily. Year-round float plane flights to the San Juan Islands as well as Seattle to Victoria, BC using our fleet of six-passenger de Havilland Beavers and 10-passenger de Havilland Otters. Lake Union is also the departure point for the 25-minute Scenic Seaplane Tour of Seattle. Charter flights are also available using our fleet of Beavers, Otters, and the two-passenger Cessna 180s, which is our most efficient option.

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TRANSPORTATION

There is an Uber service area and local taxis are available. For public transportation, the stops nearby and provides service to Westlake Center. At Westlake Center, you can access the Link Light Rail, which is operated by . The Light Rail connects to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, travel time approximately 40 minutes. Our Lake Union terminal is also accessible by Seattle Metro bus, Route No. 70.

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SEATTLE / LAKE UNION

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis

Kenmore / Lake Washington

SEATTLE

Kenmore / Lake Washington

�鶹��Ƶ Headquarters is a seaplane hub on Lake Washington

DIRECT SEAPLANE FLIGHTS TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS AND CANADA

Located on the north shore of Lake Washington between Lake City and Bothell, �鶹��Ƶ Harbor is the departure point for direct floatplane trips to the San Juan Islands, charter flights, seaplane flights to Desolation Sound and is the origin point for our Scenic Tours of Lake Washington and the San Juan Islands. The 5-acre campus is not only a hub for seaplane service but the site of �鶹��Ƶ’s state-of-the-art machine shop and parts business.

Our headquarters is bordered by the Burke-Gilman Trail, a 27-mile path favored by bikers and joggers that runs all the way to Seattle. The city of Kenmore is nearby with a number of shops locally owned and operated. Woodinville — one of the region’s top wine destinations — is a short drive away.

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FLOATPLANE

Terminal open daily, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Providing daily service to our destinations in the San Juan Islands as well as our popular Scenic Tours of Lake Washington and the San Juans, using our fleet of six-passenger de Havilland Beavers, the 10-seat de Havilland Otters. Charter flights are also available using our Otters, Beavers, or two-passenger Cessna 180, which is the most economical option.

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KENMORE / LAKE WASHINGTON

March 12, 2022/by Scott Meis