"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Join us for an unforgettable private adventure on the Salish Sea, guided by our expert naturalists. Each charter is tailored to your interests—whether it’s wildlife watching, photography, private island hikes, weddings, ash scatterings, geocaching, or simply relaxing with friends and family on the water.
Our mission-driven trips go beyond sightseeing. Every private charter helps fund marine education and research programs, including free and low-cost access for underserved youth. For many students, your support makes it possible to experience the sea for the very first time.
We’re deeply grateful for your support—and can’t wait to share the wild beauty and wonder of the Salish Sea with you.
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Photo above by Jerry Hammond
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WE ARE A NONPROFIT: As a 501(c)(3), our mission is to spark curiosity and connect communities to the sea through adventure, research, and hands-on programs that inspire marine stewardship for all ages.
SUPPORT STUDENTS: Your ticket purchase helps to provide incredible experiences for students to explore the Salish Sea, many for the first time, through boat rides, kayaking, and tide pool adventures.
BOOK A TRIP WITH US!
Adventure with impact. As a nonprofit, every tour helps fund student exploration of the Salish Sea.
Want to book a private trip with us?
Email info@thesalishseaschool.org with the date(s) available and amount of people (6 max).
Trips are $300/hr. with a minimum of 3 hrs.
Photo by Eric Ellingson.
All private trips depart from Skyline Marina in Anacortes, Washington, where we’ll board our comfortable 22-foot Hewescraft vessel for a memorable journey through the Salish Sea.
To ensure safety and comfort on board, each trip is limited to a maximum of 6 participants, with an individual weight limit of 250 lbs.
We’re truly grateful for your interest and can’t wait to share the breathtaking beauty and extraordinary birdlife of the Salish Sea with you!