Updates from the Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce publishes updates about the island’s events, businesses, and organizations in the weekly Newsletter called the Blast. The Chamber’s June 30 Blast Newsletter can be found here. It gives you a snapshot of the news on the island. Sign up here. The Orcas Island Community Calendar here has more event and meeting information.
We will also update our Food & Drink Guide to show you everything on Orcas – the restaurants, markets, cafes, winery … you must have this list! Check out our Dining Chart … a great compliment to the Guide. Please check back regularly as the days & hours business are open may change. Be sure to refresh your browser for the most current Guide.
Taking a ferry to Orcas Island?
We currently have 3-boat service, with a fourth boat for inter-island sailings. The schedule by date can be found here. Complete Summer schedule here. The Summer schedule (June 19 – September 24) on one printable sheet is here, including inter-island to Lopez Island and Friday Harbor.
Reservations are available now for travel until September 24 (no reservations taken on the inter-island ferry). TakeAFerry.com is your reservation starting point. Please check the Ferry Alert Page here for more information! Email us at info@orcasislandchamber.com, or call us between 10 am – 2 pm (Monday – Saturday) if you have any questions.
The Washington State Department of Transportation offers a quick guide for first-time ferry riders. Follow this link for a walk-through of the reservation and ticketing process. For anyone interested in calling WSDOT for assistance in the reservation process, they can be reached at:
206-464-6400 (local)
888-808-7977 (toll-free)
or dial 511 anywhere in Washington State