First, Travel to the Ferry Terminal in Anacortes, WA

From Seattle, drive, shuttle or bus to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal.

Ferry Terminal Address:

Shuttle options: SeaTac to Anacortes

  • Bellair Airporter (shuttle/bus) is ~$55. Seven or eight busses each day of the week. Must reserve in advance.

  • Island Airporter (shuttle van) is a non-stop option for ~$70 to Anacortes. It leaves at 11:05 on weekdays only! This is a great option for early Friday arrivers but not others.

Ride-share options

  • Ride-share-doc TBA (should include rides from Boise and beyond)

Then to Orcas Island by ferry

The ferry between Anacortes and Orcas has a regular schedule and many options. You will want to be there an hour early.

Sensible Departure Times (Anacortes to Orcas):

  • Friday, Saturday, or Sunday arrivals have two choices; depart Anacortes at 10:40am, or at 3:45pm (both get you to Orcas with daylight remaining).

  • Monday arrivals have two choices; depart Anacortes at 7:20am, or 10:40am departure (both arrive in time for the 3pm ceremony).

Sensible Returning to mainland times:

  • Monday night departing guests have one option; depart Orcas at 8:15pm (leaving the reception before seven)

  • We recommend that you depart on Tuesday. Leaving at 12:20pm from Orcas.

Parking Specifics:

  • Drive-on (arrive ~1 hour before departure)

  • Parking spots for the ferry can be reserved.

  • Park at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal & walk-on (arrive ~30 min before departure).

If none of those times works for you... try these links: spreadsheet with more options, full schedule.

Finally! To Rosario Resort for The Ceremony

~25 mins by car from Ferry Terminal to Rosario Resort.

  • If walking on, someone from the wedding party will pick you up. The Ride-share-doc can also be helpful.

Venue Address:

IF you are traveling to Rosario Resort on Orcas Island by Boat

  • $2.75-$3.50 per foot in the slip

  • Mooring buoy $40/ night

  • Helpful Marina Booking Link

  • comes with marina pass for hot tub and such

Moorage Information

The venue is on the water so you will be in the right place.

Additional Travel Info