Quick Details
Pack your favorite picnic lunch and join us for a relaxing time exploring the islands. Kayak to a small, uninhabited state park island or isolated beach for a fun getaway. We include time to enjoy hiking trails, peer into tide pools (if the tide is low), or just relax during our ample lunch break.
Our route provides views of many small islands and wildlife encounters on the water and onshore. Bald eagles, seals, otters, and porpoises are common sightings.
Eastsound Village has a large grocery store and natural food co-op to supply all you need for lunch. Orcas Store at the ferry landing is also well stocked. We bring a soft-sided cooler to keep it all fresh.
Shearwater provides stable two-person kayaks, all necessary kayaking gear, dry storage bags, and professional guide. Our tours include 20-30 minutes of gear adjustment and basic instruction. Expect about 2 hours of kayaking before lunch and about 2 hours after lunch.
No kayaking experience is required. However, this is a physical activity and all participants should be prepared to paddle for 2+ hours at a time. Wind and tidal currents (beyond our control) sometimes require strenuous paddling at times on these tours.
Paddle and Picnic Tours are scheduled Tu/Th/St. If you have a group we may be able to add another day for you. Call for info.
Typical Schedule (route and timing may vary with conditions):
Restrictions
Minimum age: 15 years
Maximum weight: 260 lbs per/person
Maximum height: 6’4″
Meeting Location: Deer Harbor Marina. Meet outside The Barge Gift Shop. Down the ramp in The Barge, located on the right side of the main dock. Additional parking is available in the upper lot.
Cancellations: You want to go kayaking. We want to take you kayaking. We understand plans sometimes change. Cancellations more than 5 days in advance of tour are fully refunded. Late cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows are refunded only if we are able to resell the cancelled space(s).