- Most Popular
- Ages 7+ Ages Ages 7+
- 3 hours Duration 3 hours
Daily tours begin March 25
Get a taste of sea kayaking while exploring beautiful Deer Harbor and the Wasp Islands on this easy three-hour adventure.
Experience sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands and enjoy the beautiful, expansive views on a fun guided tour with Shearwater Adventures!
Daily tours begin March 25
Get a taste of sea kayaking while exploring beautiful Deer Harbor and the Wasp Islands on this easy three-hour adventure.
April 4 – May 6 • Tu/Th/St
Join us for a unique excursion while on Orcas Island this spring. 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.
May 25 – Sept 4 • Mn/Wd/Fr/St
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.
May 27 – Sept 16
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.
June 24 – Sept 3 • daily afternoon tour
Get a taste of sea kayaking while exploring the beautiful Rosario Resort on this three-hour adventure. Glide along the shores of East Sound with us!
June 24 – Sept 3
Deer Harbor Marina is the perfect setting for launching kayaks and watching sunsets from Orcas Island. End your day on the island with this special experience.
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 and Rosario by request when space is available. Call to book so we know we have the right equipment for the combination of ages.
$96 for Adults, $75 for Children (7-12 yrs)
June – Sept • limited dates on the darkest nights of the moon
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.
Experience the magic of kayaking by moonlight. These tours are only offered for a few nights around the full moon each month. 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.
Since 1982, we’ve focused on sharing the fun of kayaking through tours and instruction. Take a ride in one of our top-of-the-line, sleek sea kayaks and discover these gorgeous islands. Find the perfect kayaking adventure for you!