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Boat rentals for San Juan Islands boating season 2026

May 15 – Sep 30

Anacortes / Friday Harbor (Salish Sea) · Washington

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Salish Sea island-hopping + orca waters off northwest Washington. Pontoon · ski · jet · houseboat — the view from the water.

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Sample · Tandem Sea Kayak — San Juan Islands

Friday Harbor, Washington · 2 passengers · 0 HP · 17ft

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When is San Juan Islands boating season 2026?

San Juan Islands boating season 2026 runs May 15 – Sep 30, 2026 in Anacortes / Friday Harbor (Salish Sea), Washington. Check the organizer's site for the final schedule before you book.

Which rigs suit San Juan Islands boating season?

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Before you rent in Washington — key local rules

A regular driver license covers motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — WA Department of Licensing
Boater Education Card required at 15 hp or more if born after Jan 1, 1955 — WA State Parks — Boater Education Card
Discover Pass + ORV permit required for state-managed trails — WA DNR — ORV Recreation
Washington BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — RCW §46.61.502

Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with WA DOL before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).

Washington rules · last verified 2026-05-10

State rental tax: 9.5% · not collected by PickRV
Boater education: Required to operate
Alcohol aboard: Open container prohibited in cabin

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