Schedule of Events Scheduled excursions are dependent on interest expressed by our passengers. We simply help organize and coordinate people with similar interest to experience the San Juans. Please check our schedule of events periodiclly, as the schedule will be up dated as excursions are posted. We also encourage you to 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 appropriate information. In addition, all three vessels are available for private charter or parties, reservations are required. Thank you for your participation and support.       E-Mail News Group A news group for Paraclete Charter Service titled "PCS News & Events" has been created to help keep you informed. If you are interested in Island 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 charters, island excursions and water taxi service year round. We are interested in hearing from you.       Koinonia Koi-no-nia (Greek) for Fellowship, is ready to serve! The "Koinonia" is available for private charters starting at $358 per hour (minimum or sur-charge may apply).       Yellow Island 2007 The demand for trips to Yellow Island has grown, thank you for making it possible. Please let us know If you are interested in a trip to Yellow Island. Dates for 2007 are now being considered. Trips for individuals, groups and private charters may be scheduled. In addition, If you, your family, group or organization have interest in additional themed excursions, we can help facilitate.       Garden tours 2007 The Garden tours during 2006 were a big success! Dates are being considered for 2007. Please advise if you are interested.       PARACLETE Based on the distance around the Earth and total operating hours, The P/V Paraclete has been around the world approximately 50 times! and our crew has over one hundred years of combined boating experience. "Paraclete" (Greek for): Advocate, encourager or comforter ( Holy Spirit)       Newsletter August 2006 The number of passengers that have discovered "Paraclete Charter Service" continues to grow. We are no longer simply a passenger ferry. With the addition of the "Koinonia" our services have expanded to include private charters and Island excursions. Please return to the events page for Island excursions and services or the home page for additional 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. Infants 12 months and younger are free. Children 1 through 12 years of age receive an additional $5 discount off group rates. 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 We 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 2006 & 2007.       Pacific Northwest Marine Activities Association It all starts in Anacortes "Home Port to the San Juans". For a great experience on or under the water check us out: www.marineactivities.com       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, if you don't get a confirmation or response, try again. 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 include: water taxi, private charters, island excursions and logistical assistance. For schedule of fares return to rates (minimum or fuel sur-charge may apply). Information regarding private charters is also available on the home page "Our Fleet". For information regarding island excursions, please visit the "Events" page