- Kayak with Shearwater
- 3 Hour Trips
- Day Trips
Orcas Island Kayak Tours
Since 1982 we have introduced thousands of people to the joys of sea kayaking on Orcas Island with our sea kayak tours, and kayak & gear sales. We use the best kayaks and equipment available, have a dedicated staff of qualified guides, and know the islands better than anyone. Orcas Island kayaking is a great activity during your visit to the islands. Join one of our 3-hour, outer island, sunset or moonlight tours for a fantastic time on the water!
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3 Hour Tour
Glide silently over the water in a sleek sea kayak while experiencing the San Juan Islands from the best vantage point. No kayaking experience is neccesary for our 3 hour tours. All of Shearwater’s trips are led by professional experienced guides. We use stable two person kayaks, and keep our groups small. We provide all necessary instruction and paddling gear.
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Sucia Island Day Trips
Explore the sculpted sandstone shorelines of Sucia Island – the gem of Washington’s state park islands. Trips meet at West Beach Resort, shuttle by powerboat across the 2½ miles between Orcas Island and Sucia, then use our stable double kayaks to follow the shores and inlets of Sucia Island. Bald eagles, seals, otters, porpoise, and other birds and marine wildlife are common sightings.
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Naturalist Guides
Our guides are well trained and well versed in the local history and biology. They serve as a great resource of knowledge about the surrounding area and wildlife.
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Local Wildlife
As we paddle the waters of the San Juan Islands, our tours often encounter local wildlife such as eagles, herons, otters, harbor seals, porpoises and sea lions.
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Orcas Locations
Trips leave from four different locations on Orcas Island. Our tours meet at Deer Harbor, Doe Bay Resort, Rosario Marina and West Beach Resort.
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