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Enjoy Orcas Island … With Care

If you want to ask the Chamber a question about possibly visiting the island we ask that you email us rather than call, due to our limited in-office hours. Our email is: info@orcasislandchamber.com.

Statewide Reopening June 30:
Governor Inslee announced statewide reopening as of June 30, following the recent CDC guidelines. Read more here.

County Lifts Face Covering Health Order as of June 27:
San Juan County rescinded the local order mandating mask-wearing inside businesses on June 27. Read the statement here. Individuals who have not been vaccinated are urged to wear masks. Businesses on Orcas Island can set their own mask-wearing rules, which would supersede the County order.

The Chamber continues to support our island’s small business community. You can support businesses listed on the OrcasStrong website.

If you are visiting Orcas Island by ferry please observe social distancing and mask use. Washington State Ferries requests that passengers remain in their cars during passage, if possible.  Please find additional guidelines and local information about COVID-19 on the San Juan County website, HERE.

We will continue to monitor the situation as we work together with state and county officials to protect the people and places we love. We wish everyone health and wellness.

If you have any questions about Orcas Island, please email our office with your questions. We will get past this. #OrcasStrong

Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board

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. Updated on Thursdays, the Chamber’s July 22 Newsletter can be accessed here. A listing of upcoming events for the week 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 Dining Guide to indicate which dining establishments are offering indoor dining, take-out food, or provide delivery. Please check back regularly as the options may change. Be sure to refresh your browser for the most current Dining Guide.

ferry-linkTaking a ferry to Orcas Island?

Travelers on the ferry are advised to observe social distancing by remaining in their vehicles whenever possible. Thank you for doing your part to keep Washingtonians safe and healthy during this challenging time.

Notice: During summer, departure and arrival times can be delayed due to heavy vehicle traffic. If you are booking activities on the island we suggest you discuss your ferry schedule with those activity businesses.

The current schedule is found here. Send us an Email if you have any questions. To learn all about the ferry system and make a reservation, you can click on this link: Ferry Reservations.