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EXPLORE

Your gateway to Orcas Island

Whether you're seeking adventure, island time relaxation, games with family or a cold drink on the sea, you can find it here. Rosario Harbor is located on tranquil Cascade Bay, halfway up East Sound's eastern shore on Orcas Island. The distant grandeur of the historic Moran Mansion guides boaters to Rosario as they enter East Sound.

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Day Use

If you are coming for day use please self register your vessel in advance above, or scan the QR code on the dock.

There are two day use areas, the breakwater for vessels over 30ft in length, and the summer float for vessels 30ft and under. Vessels on the breakwater must vacate by 3pm, or reserve overnight moorage.

Rates as follows

 

Vessels up to 30ft $25/4hrs $40/8hrs

 

Vessels over 30ft must use breakwater

 

Vessels up to 50ft $40/4hrs $60/8hrs

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Transportation at the Harbor

AMENITIES

Harbor Bar & Grill will be open starting Memorial Day Weekend serving specialty cocktails, local brews, and a fresh, well rounded menu. 

Outdoor pool, lawn games, kayak and ebike rentals, whale watching, fishing charters,nearby lakes & hiking, and volleyball are just the beginning.

Restrooms, showers, coin op laundry, shared outdoor cooking facilities, and store to purchase small food items, ice, firewood and toiletries.

Getting Here

Your island escape starts with transportation!

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Daily flights from Seattle directly into Rosario Harbor, enjoy a stunning and quick scenic flight to the island. Friday Harbor Seaplanes & Kenmore Air offer parking and a shuttle from SeaTac.

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Outer Island Excursions offers a variety of ways to get to Rosario Harbor, from 1 to 200 passengers from most any mainland or island location including Anacortes, Bellingham, Blaine and Whidbey.

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The Washington State ferry runs multiple sailings daily to and from Anacortes, and between all of the San Juan Islands. Reservations needed in the summer months for cars & campers.

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