Excursions If you are interested in a group excursion, we can help you to coordinate a private charter, all three vessels are available, reservations  required. Sorry, scheduled excursions for individuals are not available, charters only. Please pass our contact information on to others. If you would like to be put on an E-mail list, please go to our contact page and fill out  the appropriate information.  Thank you for your patronage.        E-Mail News Group "PCS News & Events" has been created to help keep you informed of posted excursions. If you are interested in coordinating an excursions, please advise by going to our contact page and providing appropriate information. Please note: We respect your privacy, our mailing list and personal information is not shared with other parties.       Looking for passengers that would like to explore The San Juan Islands Paraclete Charter Service offers private charter service year round. We are interested in hearing from you. Individual prices start as low as $10 per person. (individual cost is dependant upon the vessel and the number of passengers in the group) Additional cost may apply.       SERVICE Claims of bieng the best , descriptions to entice and guarantees to gain unwarranted trust are annoying. Our goal is to provide reliable, safe and user friendly service with your budget and interest in mind.       Koinonia Koi-no-nia (Greek) for Fellowship, is ready to serve! The "Koinonia" is available for private charters. The Koinonia is certified for 48 passengers (seatting inside for 36) starting at $475 per hour (minimum or sur-charge may apply).       Yellow Island 2010 If you are interested in a trip to Yellow Island to explore the wild flowers, organizing a group would be the best value.  Individuals may make reservations aboard the Paraclete (zone C3) please refer to the rate schedule. In addition, If you, your family, group or organization  have interest in additional themed excursions, we can help facilitate.       Garden tours 2010 Private charters only. The best value is realized by organizing a group of friends or family.       PARACLETE Based on the distance around the Earth at the equator and total operating hours, The P/V Paraclete has been around the world approximately 69 times! and our crew has over one hundred and twenty five years of combined boating experience. "Paraclete" (Greek for): Advocate, encourager or comforter ( Holy Spirit)       Newsletter October 2009 A few changes for 2009, Skip has handed the "helm" over to ROK.   As "Operational Manager" ROK is answering the phones, managing schedules for the Paraclete and continuing as senior captain.  Hannah & Bob will continue as relief captains. Tristan is also a relief captain and senior deck hand. Skip remains on board as CEO & will be focused on managing the Sylvan Spirit, private charters and spending more time with family. (Retirement is on the horizon) March 2009 was the aniversery of Gwens death. We miss her dearly. With her absence, Excursions for individuals are not being offerred. However, in her memory,  we will continue to offer "Gardens in the Islands" as private charters (which do offer the best value). The number of passengers that have discovered "Paraclete Charter Service" continues to grow.  Each year has been busier than the previous. Please return to the events page for additional information on services available or the home page for information regarding each of our vessels. We have served the people of the San Juan Islands since 1992 and thank you for that opportunity. Our  customers will continue to be rewarded for their patronage and continued use of Paraclete Charters. We will continue to provide undisclosed discounts and or services to passengers riding with Paraclete. For further information, ride the Paraclete.children 2 years of age and younger are free. Children 3 through 12 years of age receive an additional $5 discount off group rates (private charters excluded). For advanced bookings:You have the option of making reservations on line either through our web site or direct using our e-mail. If making reservations on line, insure that you receive a confirmation within 12 hours, other wise call:1-800-808-2999 or 360-293-5920. Services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week. Pricing is available for individuals and groups.If you have any concerns or thoughts on how we can better serve you, please advise accordingly.       Community Organizations & Services It's our priveldge and responsability to be supportive of community organizations and services in our community. Thank you for your support and donations. Additional trips will be sponsered through 2009 and through out 2010.       Confirm Reservations If you have been trying to contact us by e-mail and have not recieved a response.... oops! Please use the telephone:(360) 293-5920 toll free 1-800-808-2999 (both phones are forwarded to the company cell phone which is answered 24/7) if you don't get a confirmation or response, try again: PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. We are available 24 hours a day and try to answer the phone when it rings. E-mail is checked periodically. Thank you for checking our web site.       San Juan Archipelago There are over 168 islands in the San Juan Archipelago,only four are served by the Washington State Ferry Service. Following is a list of some of the islands that we provide service to: Orcas, San Juan, Lopez, Shaw, Center, Decatur, Blakely, Cypress, Sinclair, Crane, Stuart, Waldron, Patos, Sucia, Jones, James, Obstruction, Henry, Pearl, McConnell, Burrows, Allan, Vendovi, Eliza, Canoe, Finger, Matia, Armitage, Turn, Guemes and Clark. Services are available 24/7 year round. Rates are available by individual and by the hour. Departures are scheduled according to demand and availability. Reservations are required.