Orcas Island Kayak Tours

daily tours • April – September
Get a taste of sea kayaking while exploring beautiful Deer Harbor and the Wasp Islands on this easy adventure. Sheltered waters provide a great location for experiencing fantastic views and marine wildlife.

April 13 – May 11 • Tu/Th/St
Join us for a unique excursion while on Orcas Island in spring 2024. We paddle to a small nature preserve island known for its native wildflowers, and see a variety of wildlife from the kayaks along the way.

late May – early September • join us in 2025!
Explore the “far side” of Orcas Island on this three-hour kayak adventure. Enjoy views of Mount Baker in the North Cascades, along with a variety of marine wildlife. Strenuous tidal conditions on some dates — call for details.

mid May – mid September • Tu/Th/St
Pack your favorite picnic lunch and join us for a great day exploring the islands. Kayak to a small, uninhabited state park island or isolated beach. We have a long break mid-day to enjoy trails, explore tide pools if the tide is low, or just relax. After the break, we take a new route to loop back to the harbor.

join us in 2025!
Experience magical, twinkling lights from the depths of the Salish Sea! Join us as we paddle after dark through the beautiful phenomenon that is bioluminescence.

These trips are perfect for families with kids who may want a slower pace than our standard 3-hour kayak tours. Offered at Deer Harbor by request when space is available. Call to book so we know we have the right equipment for the combination of ages.

$119 adults & teens, $85 children (7-12 yrs)

join us in 2025!
End your day on Orcas Island with this special experience. Deer Harbor Marina is the perfect setting for launching kayaks and watching sunsets over distant islands to the West. These tours are similar to our morning and afternoon 3-hour trips, but catch the quiet “golden hour” on the water.

July, Aug, Sept dates

Experience the magic of kayaking by moonlight. These tours are only offered for a few nights around the full moon in summer months. Join us for the next one!

Custom Tours are trips that we tailor to meet the needs of different groups and skill levels. Whether a private tour for two or a large group of friends, call us to explore the possibilities. Different timing, locations, and routes available.