Bare Boat Charter in PNW

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My Wife and I along with few boating friends are planning a trip to the PNW next summer. The group, all Loopers from 2022/2023, have sold their looper boats and downsized to day cruisers. We all have the itch to cruise again but in a shorter term maybe two to three weeks and not own but rent or charter. I'm looking for suggestions for bare boat charters services and also suggestions for cruising destinations. Where to start, where to go, how far to go and get back to the starting point with a 14 day window. We do not want
to cram and be in a hurry. We will be chartering two or three boats with two staterooms or four or five with single staterooms. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Hi Brian!
Just one suggestion if you are interested in the Desolation Sound area. Two weeks is enough time to fully explore Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands at a relaxed pace.
I’ve watched YouTube videos of customers on bare bones charters with these guys. No personal knowledge of them at all but might be worth an inquiry. Big power fleet available that meets your requirements.
https://desolationsoundyachtcharters.com/our-fleet/
 
Before we bought our first Ranger Tug, I had two rentals with Desolation Sound Yacht Charters that Vicki and Al mentions above and DSYC have a good selection of boats and useful local knowledge. They have a destinations and cruising notes page that will give you some ideas.
 
Hi Brian!
We charted with Anacortes Yacht Charters and they were great (though I did have to pass a test on an R29). Close to the San Juan Islands
 
If your traveling do you want to have access to marinas a restaurants (San Juans and Gulf Islands) or more remote and anchoring out. (Desolation Sound area)
 
14 days: I'd plan on the San Juan and Gulf Islands with stops in Victoria and Sidney (The Butchart Gardens), and Vancouver. Easily fill 14 days and not be harried. If Desolation Sound is a must: shorten up the San Juan visits, Sidney not Victoria (on the way), pass thru the Gulf Islands, and hit Desolation Sound. Vancouver on the way home. If 21 days: do it all, and a side trip to Chatter Box Falls. Ancortes yacht charters is very good, have charted 2x from them. The latest Passage Maker Magazine has an article about chartering a RT29 in this area, can't remember the charter company.
 
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