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7-DAY LIVEABOARD
Class and Charter Bundle
Bundle includes a private 2‑day liveaboard class combined with a 1‑day Cruise‑N‑Learn plus a private 4‑day charter on the vessel of your choice.
A Class and Charter Bundle is a great option if:
You want an efficient and economical introduction to charter cruising in the San Juan Islands
You prefer private instruction and practice time
You prefer a combined class and charter experience where the charter immediately follows the instruction and practice days
You prefer to learn and practice aboard the specific boat that you are chartering
You want an instruction option during the peak summer months
Save $2,714 on a 6-night/7-day Class and Charter Bundle
This bundle is the perfect way to kick start or enhance your bareboat charter journey while discovering the breathtaking San Juan Islands in Washington, or the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
7-Day Class and Charter Bundle Includes:
- 2-day private instruction for two people* tailored for you and your charter vessel
- 1-day Cruise-N-Learn**
- 4-day Charter (minimum)**
- A FREE Charter Day†
- Your choice of dates for instruction and charter (based on availability)
- All necessary books and manuals
- Instruction on your specific charter boat
- AYC’s Intro to Power Class curriculum
* You may choose to add up to two additional people in the class (4 max. per class) for only $500 per person. This is a savings of $1,200 off of the regular priced class for each person and is a great way for other friends or family to learn to skipper a boat and prepare for a future charter. There is no requirement that these additional students join the charter portion of your bundle and they may choose to disembark the vessel in Friday Harbor at the end of Cruise-N-Learn portion and return to Anacortes by ferry.
** Additional charter days and Cruise-N-Learn days may be added based on vessel and instructor availability. The additional cost is based on the published rate for the vessel and Cruise-N-Learn.
This bundle offer is such a great value, we can only offer it twice on each vessel in the Charter Bundle Yacht List. Book now to take advantage of this limited offer.
Sample Class and Charter Bundle Value
A 7-day Class and Charter Bundle is a great way to launch your charter boating career or get back into boating if you’ve been away.
| Book as a Class and Charter Bundle | Book as an Scheduled Class and Charter | |||
| 6-Night / 7-Day Charter*** | $7,530 | 6-Night / 7-Day Charter*** | $7,530 | |
| 1-Night FREE | SAVE $1,235 | 0 | ||
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Included: 2-day private instruction for two 1-day Cruise-N-Learn Trip planning support Provisioning support Books and manuals |
$2,500 | 3-day public class for two | $3,400 | |
| 1-day Cruise-N-Learn | $450 | |||
| Books and manuals | $50 | |||
| Registration Fee and Certificate Fee | $59 | |||
| Total | $8,775 | Total | $11,489 | |
| YOU SAVE | $2,714 | |||
***Cost comparison based on average rates in Red and Gold season for vessels on the Charter Bundle Yacht List.
Class and Charter Bundle Schedule
| PRIVATE CLASS | Day | Summary |
| 1 | Check in for your private class at AYC by 9AM, meet your instructor, and begin a short classroom session in our private training facility with snacks and beverages. Enjoy lunch on your own before boarding your charter vessel to begin hands-on training with close quarter maneuvering, docking, anchoring and practical navigation. Dinner on your own and overnight onboard in Anacortes. | |
| 2 | Additional coaching and practice in close quarter maneuvering, docking, anchoring, and practical navigation. Dinner on your own and overnight onboard in Anacortes. | |
| BAREBOAT CHARTER | 3 | Disembark from Anacortes and continue the on-the-water portion of your skipper training as you cruise into the San Juan Islands. Make a port call in Friday Harbor so the instructor may return to Anacortes via ferry. |
| 4 | Private cruising on your own in the San Juan Islands. Consider spending the morning exploring Friday Harbor before taking a short cruise to Roche Harbor or Rosario Resort – both are very popular cruising destinations. | |
| 5 | Private cruising on your own in the San Juan Islands. For a more remote experience, consider anchoring in Reid Harbor in Stuart Island Marine State Park, or in one of the numerous bays and coves of Sucia Island. | |
| 6 | Private cruising on your own in the San Juan Islands. Casual cruising, whale watching, kayaking (may require equipment rental) and more. So many great options to choose from in America's premier cruising destination. | |
| 7 | Return to AYC in Anacortes, refuel and be ready for check-in by 1PM. Disembark. |
Provisioning: for a seamless start to your adventure, we recommend provisioning your charter yacht on Day 1. This ensures you have everything you need for meals during your two-day boating course and beyond. You can shop for supplies in town or bring your own. If you prefer, you can use a grocery delivery service—just have your provisions sent to the AYC office in Anacortes, and our crew will assist with transporting them to your yacht.
Boat Moorage: to enhance your experience, we suggest reserving a mooring slip for each night you plan to stay at a marina. Our reservations team is here to help with marina recommendations and contact details, making your planning as easy as possible.
Conditions:
- Class and Charter Bundle offer is valid for new 2025 charters of 6-nights or more, may not be combined with any other offer, and may be discontinued at any time.
- All applicable seasonal rates, payment terms and cancellation fees apply.
- Class and Charter Bundle does not include: fuel, insurance, daily damage waiver, and taxes.
- Class and Charter Bundle must be booked 30 days or more prior to the charter start date and may be limited based on the availability of a qualified captain.
For Reservations and Charter Quotes
Toll Free: (800) 233-3004
Local: (360) 293-4555
Email: reservations@ayc.com
“We had a fantastic time. Don was an exceptional training captain. I highly recommend him for people who need to build their confidence”
R. McWilliamsGratitude, Grand Banks 36
An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago. Read more.
Charter Bundle Yacht List
A maximum of two Class and Charter Bundles is available each year on these power yachts.
| 27’ Ranger Tug | BLUE |
| 29’ Ranger Tug | ROSIE |
| 29’ Ranger Tug | SERENDIPITY |
| 31’ Ranger Tug | MI CALLAO |
| 32’ Nordic Tug | ARTEMIS |
| 35’ Silverton | BLIND SQUIRREL |
| 36’ Grand Banks | GRATITUDE-C |
| 36’ Selene | KAIROS |
| 38’ Silverton | SEA OF MEMORIES |
| 39’ Bayliner | HARMONY |
| 40’ Bayliner | CASCADIA |
| 42’ CHB | OLD SOUL |
| 42’ Golden Star | GRAND MARINER |
| 46’ Grand Banks | LATIS |
| 46’ Grand Banks Europa | GOODLIFE |
| 47’ Bayliner | STARLIGHT EXPRESS |
| 47’ Bayliner | CHINOOK |
| 47’ Sabreline | BLUE MOON |
| 47’ Sea Ranger | HULLABALOO |
| 48’ DeFever | VOYAGER |
| 48’ Ocean Alexander | GYPSY DRIFTER |
| 49’ Meridian | MAGIC |
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