Deer Harbor Marina

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

5164 Deer Harbor Rd.
Deer Harbor, WA 98243

Check-in after 12:00 PM
Check-out before 12:00 PM

+1 360-376-3037

VHF 78

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423 Reviews

by Ronni S. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2025

Lovely marina, great amenities. The dock team was accomodating and helpful. Thank you! We'll be back.

by Michael B. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2025

Seemed like a high wave movement slip. Bad slip too, was very tight, large boat blocking wind and reflecting sun created stifling stay. Dock hands could use some service improvement, particularly the young lady. Other than those items, the marina and amenities were fine, rural in nature.

by Andree H. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2025

I'm so happy I stumbled upon Deer Harbor; the staff is amazing, it's beautiful, there are two restaurants nearby, a lovely beach, nice walks and almost everyone has a dog, lol.

by Jerry M. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2025

Great marina crew. Very friendly and helpful.

by Linda M. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2025

Best experience ever! The people working the docks are amazing! First class service, help you dock. Friendly. Such a wonderful place to stay.

by Paul B. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2025

Dock staff provided excellent customer service both upon arriving and departure. A true destination resort when combining all the marina had to offer with the Worldmark timeshares swimming pool, grills, jacuzzis and accommodations.

by Walter V. - Verified user on Jul 15, 2025

fun place to stay and relax. Great crew on the dock and cafe

by Kevin G. - Verified user on Jul 15, 2025

Great staff first and foremost. Friendly and glad to help with any questions. Thank you for a great relaxing stay. Wifi worked good, bathrooms were clean and available. Did not need to use water. 30A power was available and worked just fine. Marina did not suffer from passing wake issues. Cell coverage is very lacking so plan ahead if that is important. We have Verizon. We will be back when we want a place to unwind and get away from it all.

by Tim H. - Verified user on Jul 14, 2025

Pleasant stay, as always. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

by Marshall C. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2025

Such an idyllic place hidden from the elements. The undertone of yesteryear with a quaint Harbor town being greeted by locals and the beauty of nature in the PNW. The marina staff are all very accommodating, pleasant and helpful. A must do while boating in the San Juan Islands.

by Julien L. on Jul 10, 2025

Nice marina in a stunning natural setting. Clean, complete amenities and friendly staff. I was unpleasantly surprised, considering the high mooring fees, to have to buy tokens for the showers at a shop that closes at 6pm. Late arrival means no shower access until the following morning, which is inconvenient. I understand that shower access needs to be controlled, but a solution more convenient to the guests must be be set in place.

by Lisa H. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025

Excellent staff & nicely stocked store!!!

by Sandy B. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025

We love Deer Harbor and the staff are always friendly and helpful!

by Mike E. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025

Wonderful place. The staff was very helpful. We are new to the boating game.

by Lucas B. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025

Very friendly marina personnel. Great food and since we have three young children, the pool was a bonus. We will be back.

by Scott M. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025

Beautiful marina with helpful and friendly staff! Love Deer Harbor! Also, the July 3rd fireworks were amazing!

by Danny T. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025

It was a pleasant stay; the fireworks were great on the 3rd of July. The singer on the 5th of July was not so good. She was very loud and off key. I had to close up the doors and windows on my boat and turn up my music. Other than that, the staff was awesome as usual. Kate was very attentive and very friendly. We also found a rubber duck on our boat on the departure day. very nice touch.

by Larry C. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025

Nice friendly helpful team - quickly answered VHF offering clear instructions

by Kathy A. - Verified user on Jul 04, 2025

We always love our stay at Deer Harbor! Friendly staff, great store and clean restrooms and shower. The barbecue place up the road was delish! We will miss the fireworks next year….its a big draw for us to stay there this time of year.

by STUART S. - Verified user on Jul 03, 2025

Hospitable, accommodating, good humoured. The amenities are thought out and well-managed. The staff is exemplary at all points of contact.

by Carla C. - Verified user on Jun 24, 2025

Love this marina!! The people are so nice, there is a store, grill and coffee hut on the marina. A restaurant across the road for great pizza. It’s clean and quiet! Too far west on Orcas? No problem, rent a car from Orcas Car Rentals. Reasonably priced and they bring the car to a parking lot right outside of the marina.

by Raven V. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025

Most of the staff were really nice and helpful! Some of the newer staff created extra stress while docking unfortunately. They pulled the bow line in too much causing the starboard bow side to rub the dock and then blamed me for going too fast even though I was in neutral/reverse. They then also tied on the bow line on a cleat and when I was double checking everything, I found the cleat wasn’t tied on properly at all and the boat was drifting away on the bow and then I was told they are training. I don’t mind people training on the docks. They need that exposure and experience but let the boat know from the get go as it caused more stress than ease because of inexperience. Overall, I love deer harbor and it’s been almost 10 years since I’ve been here so fun to see some new changes and some of the same nostalgia feelings from last time.

Marina Response:

Hi Raven, thank you for the feedback. You are absolutely correct and we used the experience to have a pow wow on how to do better. Thank you:)

by Dean S. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025

Been visiting Deer Harbor since childhood and by boat since 2000. This was best visit yet. Place looks great, fully staffed, friendly and very clean, yet still the same quaint Deer Harbor. Love it!

by rob n. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025

The dock hands get a full 100 percent for being on the ball and being very courteous, the staff in the store as well. The only complaint I would have is there is no bank machine to get cash anywhere near the dock. If the stores bank machine broke, then I would think that they would give you cash back on your card just my opinion.

by Linda L. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025

Guests had fun on island there

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About Deer Harbor Marina

Hailing frequency: VHF 78A

Located on the southwest side of beautiful Orcas Island, in Washington State, the marina has long been a destination and way point for boaters and travelers of the Pacific Northwest.

As those who have spent time at Deer Harbor would attest, this beautiful marina centrally located in the San Juan Islands is an ideal destination or summer cruising base for the islands as well as a quiet winter getaway. Open year round, the marina offers reduced rates during the winter season.

Families enjoy beach combing and playing on one of the best beaches in the San Juan Islands. We also have a fantastic pool that is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pool is located across the street and heated. Hotel accommodations and dining are located nearby. Transportation around the island is offered by taxi or shuttle bus to other Orcas Island attractions. Kenmore Air has float plane service from Seattle/Lake Union to the marina. Ferry service is available from Anacortes to Orcas Island, and island hopping is easy to other San Juan Island locations.

Deer Harbor has modern dock facilities with side ties up to 112’, a full service grocery store and restaurant; including beer and wine sales, as well as a convenient fuel dock and pump-out facilities.

Please let the marina know upon check-in if your reservation was made without electric options for possible price adjustment.