Stuart Island Boat Expedition with Lovel Pratt + Friends - Member Registration

This special boat trip is reserved for members of Friends of the San Juans. Not a member yet? You can join today by making a donation of any amount or by signing up to volunteer just 4 hours a year—it’s quick, easy, and makes a big impact!

Join Friends of the San Juans for a special day trip and expedition to the stunning Stuart Island. This guided boat, hiking, and educational tour will highlight the urgent need to protect the Salish Sea’s marine ecosystem, with a focus on vessel traffic, oil spill risk, and the endangered Southern Resident killer whales. 

This is a rare chance to visit one of the most beautiful and important places in the San Juan Islands, while learning how you can help protect this special place. 

Participants will travel by chartered boat to Prevost Harbor and hike approximately 3 miles round trip to Turn Point Lighthouse. There, you’ll take part in guided talks, educational programming, and opportunities to learn from Indigenous leaders and marine experts, including Friends' Marine Protection and Policy Director, Lovel Pratt. The hike is scenic and involves significant elevation on soft and hard trails.

Space is limited and registration is required. Cancellations for a refund must be made at least 48 hours before the event.

Pick-up locations for the charter boats include: 

• Anacortes 

• Lopez Island 

• Orcas Island 

• Shaw Island 

• San Juan Island 

• Note: Bellingham and Lummi Nation location pick-ups are full. Email to get on the waitlist or choose an alternative pick-up spot.

You will be guided to select your departure point during registration. Please be prepared for possible outdoor seating on the charter boat. Specific pick-up locations and details will be shared as we get closer to the event. 

Safety and Self-Assessment Considerations  

• Physical Activity & Accessibility: This trip includes at least 3 miles of walking on uneven ground and long periods of standing, possibly in hot sun or rain. It may not be accessible to everyone. If it’s not the right fit, we’d love to see you at another event this summer! 

• Closed-toe footwear is required, and we suggest wearing hiking shoes. We strongly recommend bringing extra clothing suitable for changing weather conditions. 

• Please bring your own lunch and water. All participants are responsible for carrying and packing out their own trash. 

• Please stay on marked trails and respect the island's rustic facilities.  

• There is limited to no cell service at times on the boat as well as on Stuart Island. 

• This will be a long, full and active day. Pick-up times will be announced closer to the event date, but may begin as early as 7:30 a.m., with drop-offs as late as 4:30 p.m. Depending on your pick-up location, the boat ride could be as lang as 2 hours each way. 

• We regret that we cannot accommodate dogs or pets, unless they are service animals.  

• Children 12 and older are welcome to register with a guardian.

Questions? Email friends@sanjuans.org