![]() “If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life!” That is what Captain Joe lives by and cannot wait to welcome you on board MY “Island Vibe”. Having been trained in Advanced Firefighting, safety, and medical to international STCWand USCG standards, Joe is also prepared to make sure your charter is safe and fun! Spending time in destinations such as: the Florida Keys, The Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands, our captain has gained the knowledge and the love for these popular destinations!Ĭaptain Joe possesses a USCG 200 Ton Master’s license. Once his name got out he then progressed into the private world and has since been on several private and charter yachts sizing up to 116’. Working on several party and fishing boats he quickly decided to follow his passion.Īt the age of 21, Joe became the captain of the 125’ “Solaris” dinner cruise in Destin, FL. The superyacht has a beam of 6.1 m, a draft of 2.07 m and a volume of 158 GT. ![]() The yachts builder is Broward Marine from United States who delivered superyacht Island Vibes in 1997. Throughout his teenage years he learned the beauty of doing what you love as a profession. Island Vibes is a motor yacht with a length of 30.48 m. On a yacht charter in Vancouver, then the San Juan islands really are a must visit place, to enjoy the natural beauty and history of these islands.Born and raised in the Florida panhandle, Joe fell in love with the water at a young age. Most of the town’s restaurants overlook the water so you are treated to a night of great cuisine and stunning views over the water. ![]() The San Juan Historical Museum, telling you all about the local area and the fascinating history of the Friday Harbour waterfront.Įnjoy the fine food in Friday harbour, catering for all tastes, from seafood, Thai, Tex-mex, Italian or Chinese. Visit The Whale Museum and learn about the local orca whale pods. In Friday Harbour, you can also take a walking tour, which takes in many of the town’s important sites. The San Juan Islands are a popular tourist destination as there is so much to do on these stunning islands, from sea kayaking to whale-watching biking or hiking on land guided sea-kayaking tours, whale-watching tours or fishing to guided horseback rides. During the summer months, there is often free live music at the port on Fridays and Sundays, which you can hear from your yacht charter if you are moored in Friday harbour. There is a also a keen presence of art and artists in Friday harbour, there are murals and tile mosaics on many buildings and walls throughout the town and many art galleries to browse. There is plenty to do, from looking around the antique shops, to browsing the boutiques or stopping for some amazing seafood whilst admiring the views of the harbour. It is the hub of San Juan Island, and has a tranquil laid-back atmosphere. Discover an outstanding concentration of cutting-edge powerboats and sailing yachts in the thriving charter community that is. …is the town of Friday harbour, this historic town is only one square mile in size, so everything is easily walkable, it is located on a hill leading up from the harbour. The four most popular islands which are served by the ferry, are San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island and Shaw Island. Most of the islands are quite hilly, with the tallest peak on Orcas Island which is 800m high, but the scenery is spectacular with the inland areas covered in evergreen fir and pine forests, with Arbutus trees found in abundance. The San Juan Islands are an archipelago, located between the US mainland and Vancouver Island, they are in fact classified as part of the US state of Washington.Īt high tide the archipelago shows over 400 islands and rocks, of which only 172 are named! There are almost 480 miles of shoreline to explore in the San Juan Islands, of which there are plenty of sandy and rocky beaches, some shallow and deep harbours and hundresds of bays to explore. This sleek and delightfully decorated yacht is perfect for those seeking a chance to break away from the mundane into a pleasure-seeking adventure on the open water. Whatever you are looking for on your yacht charter in Vancouver then the San Juan Islands are most certainly worth a visit. Island Vibes is an 107’ yacht built by luxury US yacht builder Broward Marine in 1997 and refit in 2017. The San Juan Islands are a brilliant place to visit, not just for the mellow island vibe and the warm year round temperate climate (around 70 degress in the summer and 40 degrees in the winter) but the sparkling blue waters and deep green forest covered islands are a paradise for those seeking adventure or just wanting to soak up the chilled out atmosphere of the islands. If you are on a yacht charter with us in Vancouver, then it is possible to sail down to the San Juan islands, a short hop on from the Gulf Islands.
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