How to get to Orcas Island
Orcas Island is a scenic getaway that requires a bit of planning, but the journey is all part of its charm. Whether you arrive by ferry or seaplane, the views are unforgettable and set the tone for a beautiful weekend of celebration.To ensure a smooth and relaxed start to the weekend, we invite guests to arrive on the island by Thursday evening, allowing time to settle in before Friday’s festivities begin.
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Travel Option 1
Highly Recommended Route (especially for Families)
Fly into Seattle (SEA-TAC)
Spend a night in Seattle (highly recommended)
→ Rent a car at the airport (or wherever you prefer)
→ Drive to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal (about 2 hours from Seattle)
📍 2100 Ferry Terminal Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221
Make a ferry reservation at least 2 months in advance (vehicle space is limited):
👉 Washington State Ferry Schedule
Arrive about 1 hour before your sailing to confirm your spot, and note that ferries sometimes run late, so a flexible mindset makes for a smoother trip.
Enjoy the scenic 45-minute to 1-hour ferry ride across the Salish Sea, it’s a gorgeous way to start your Orcas Island experience.
Contact Orcas Car Rental if you would prefer to rent on the island instead (there is limited reservations)
Travel Option 2
Most Relaxing
Fly into Seattle (SEA-TAC) ✈️
→ Take a short shuttle or rideshare to Seattle/Boeing Field (BFI)
To find shuttle: navigate to baggage claim and head out the doors near carousel 2 - Door 2, look for sign: “Airporters” shuttle is just past the smoking area. It’s a large white vine says “Kenmore Air” on the side
Shuttle time should be scheduled one hour prior to Kenmore air flight time
→ From there, board a Kenmore Air landplane to Eastsound, Orcas Island
Once you arrive, (if you decided to rent a car through orcas rentals) Orcas Car Rental will have your vehicle waiting right at the Eastsound airport so you can simply step off the plane and start exploring.
Welcome to Orcas! ✨
Travel Option 3
Scenic & Affordable
Fly into Seattle (SEA-TAC)
→ Shuttle or rideshare to Seattle/Lake Union
→ Hop on a Kenmore Air floatplane from Lake Union (LKE) to Deer Harbor Marina (DHB)
Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the islands and coastline, this option tends to be a bit more affordable and every bit as beautiful.
If you decided to rent a car ,Your Orcas Car Rental vehicle will be ready and waiting at Deer Harbor, so you can start your island adventure right away.
Welcome to Orcas! 🌊
For reference, a map of the Seattle area is shown here. The circle marks Anacortes, where you’ll catch the ferry to Orcas Island.
For reference: this is the ferry route Anacortes to Orcas Island.
For reference: Victorian Valley Chapel (purple) is our venue, Orcas is where the ferry landing is (Orcas Hotel is there as well)
East sound is the heart of the island with the best stores and dining and where the land plane takes you to land
Deer Harbor is where the seaplane takes you to land
Contact Us
For any questions or to RSVP for our wedding celebration, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist with any details and ensure that you have a memorable experience at our wedding.
Orcas Island, WA
claytonandzoe@wedding.com
541-720-9109
If you'd like to utilize our travel agent, Abby, please contact her here
abby.berman@fora.travel