GETTING TO ORCAS ISLAND

Plan your journey

Getting to Orcas Island is part of the experience.



A little advance planning goes a long way. Here’s what to know before you set out for the island.

Traveling by Washington State Ferry

Most guests reach Orcas Island by ferry from Anacortes, Washington. If you are bringing a vehicle, we strongly recommend making advance reservations for both your trip to Orcas Island and your return to Anacortes. Sailing can fill up, particularly during summer, weekends, and holidays.

Ferry schedules, vehicle reservations, fares, and current travel alerts are available at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

Plan to arrive at the Anacortes ferry terminal with enough time to meet Washington State Ferries’ vehicle check-in requirements. 

Driving to Inn at Ship Bay from the Orcas Ferry Landing

Inn at Ship Bay is approximately eight miles from the Orcas Island ferry landing. From the ferry landing, turn left onto Orcas Road and continue toward Eastsound. As you approach the village, move into the right-turn lane and turn right onto Main Street. Continue through Eastsound and follow the road around the waterfront. At the stop sign beyond town, turn right onto Olga Road. Inn at Ship Bay will be on your right, approximately one-third of a mile ahead. Address: 326 Olga Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Arriving by air or private boat

Orcas Island can also be reached by scheduled or charter flights, seaplane service, and private boats.

If you need help thinking through your route or local transportation, call us at 360-376-5886.