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Apr 23, 2021

Summer Cruising Plans - Do it now! - Ten resorts and phone numbers where you can reserve a slip

How do you make marina reservations and find contact information in the San Juan Islands?

Marina reservations in the San Juan Islands are typically made by phone or online, especially during the summer when slips fill quickly. Key locations like Cap Sante, Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, and Deer Harbor accept advance reservations, some use a lottery for 4th of July reservations, and parks and smaller docks remain first-come. Having phone numbers and a call plan improves your chances of securing moorage.



Sometimes it is really nice to have a slip reserved just for you.

      After spending a few nights on the hook somewhere or jostling for dock space at a park that only holds four boats and has no water or shower, I look forward to my guaranteed reservation.


If you have a firm date planned, 4th of July, maybe, you can call or get online and reserve a slip.

La Conner 360 466 3118
Cap Sante  360 2930694
Squalicum Harbor 360 676 2542
Blakelys   360375 6121
West Beach  360 375 6121
Islander Resort  360 468 2233
Friday Harbor   360 378 2688
Roche Harbor   800 586 3590
Deer Harbor  360 376 3037
Rosario Resort  360 376 2152


Most of these places will be able to fit you in with short notice, but plan ahead to be sure.

Did you know?

For your landbound friends and relatives (children). They can make campground reservations.


Sucia Island State Park
Odlin County Park
San Juan Island County Park
Spencer Spit State Park
Washington  Park (Anacortes city park)
These five parks are boater accessible and take reservations for camping.


Think outside the box, and plan a combination land and sea adventure with your non-boater friends.
Follow this link to a post outlining a land and sea outing involving - cars - campgrounds - ferry rides - bicycles and one boat used as a taxi.
Outside the box cruising

Marinas and telephone numbers in the San Juan's
What are you waiting for - Winter?


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