Orcas Island Kayak Tours

Shearwater Adventures has been offering a variety of kayak tours, instruction and retail in the San Juan Islands since 1982.
For over 35 years our focus has been sharing the fun of kayaking and the beauty of the marine environment.

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 necessary 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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Day Tripper Tour

Explore the Outer Islands of the San Juan Islands as we set off on our full day trips. Starting in the morning we will head out to Sucia Island and explore this beautiful marine State Park. On the way we often encounter harbor seals, bald eagles, otters and harbor porpoise. So pack a lunch and join us for a memorable trip kayaking the waters of the Salish Sea.
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Experienced 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

eagle 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

deer harbor small 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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