My wife and I have owned several sailboats, have lived aboard two of them, so we know a fair amount about sailing and cruising. Alas, for medical reasons we no longer own a boat. Our experience with Dave and his wonderful boat sailing the San Juans was simply one of the highlights of our life on the water. The cook... More

We sailed with Emerald Isle Sailing Charter during July with our teenage son. The 54 foot yacht is magnificent and accomodates 6 passengers plus the crew. We could not fault any aspect of the yacht, the crew or the facilities. It was all wonderful. Dave, the captain, is a delight. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. He is also a... More

I went on Emerald Isle's 2010 sailing cruise from Orcas Island to Bella Bella, B.C. The scenery and animals we saw on the 10-day cruise provided the experience of a lifetime. Because I am gluten intolerant, I was worried about being dependent on an unknown chef working within the limitations of a small boat galley. I need not have worried.... More

My wife and I went to the San Juans for our honeymoon and went on a day sail with Emerald Isle. Dave is a great guide and is quite knowledgeable about the islands and the wildlife you come across. We were there right before the busy summer season so we got a tour all to ourselves- we even got to... More

We sailed with Emerald Isle Sailing Charter during the last week of June. The 54 foot yacht is magnificent and accomodates 6 passengers plus the crew. The crew gave us wonderful service. Dave, the captain, is low key, easy-going, an experienced sailor, naturalist, and historian. The cook was a culinary school graduate who fed us gourmet food for breakfast, lunch,... More