# Shearwater Adventures > Shearwater Adventures is a kayak tour operator on Orcas Island offering guided kayak tours in the San Juan Islands. ## Booking Portal - [Booking Portal] (https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/shearwaterkayaks/) : A FareHarbor-powered booking portal for Shearwater Adventures. ## Activities & Experiences - [All Tours] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/) : Overview page listing the variety of kayak tours and instruction offered in the San Juan Islands. - [Bioluminescence Kayak – Deer Harbor] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/bioluminescence-kayak-tour/) : Evening kayak tour from Deer Harbor focused on viewing natural bioluminescence in the Salish Sea. - [Custom Tours] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/custom-tours/) : Customizable kayak trips tailored to different groups, skill levels, and interests. - [Deer Harbor Kayak] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/deer-harbor-kayak-tour/) : Three-hour sea kayak tour exploring Deer Harbor with opportunities to enjoy local scenery and wildlife. - [Doe Bay Kayak] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/doe-bay-kayak-tour/) : Three-hour kayak tour from Doe Bay, highlighting one of Orcas Island’s most scenic coastal areas. - [Eastsound Kayak] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/eastsound-kayak/) : Two-hour kayak tour exploring the north shore of Orcas Island from Eastsound. - [Family Tours – Deer Harbor] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/family-tours/) : Family-friendly Deer Harbor kayak trips at a slower pace suitable for kids. - [Full Moon Kayak – Deer Harbor] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/full-moon-kayak-tour/) : Limited-schedule tours kayaking from Deer Harbor by moonlight around the full moon. - [Paddle & Picnic] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/paddle-picnic/) : Five-hour picnic-oriented kayak excursion exploring islands around Orcas Island. - [Spring Wildflower Experience] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/spring-wildflower-tour/) : Seasonal wildflower-focused kayak tour with chances to see marine and shoreline wildlife. - [Sunset Kayak – Eastsound] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/all-tours/sunset-kayak-tour/) : 2–3 hour evening kayak tour from Eastsound timed to enjoy the sunset over the islands. ## Plan Your Visit - [Directions] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/directions/) : Directions and guidance on meeting locations for kayak tours. - [Getting Here] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/travel-info/) : Travel information and notes about where to meet for different tour locations. - [Links] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/links/) : Helpful links and resources for visiting Orcas Island and the San Juan Islands. ## Policies & FAQs - [Cancellations] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/cancellations/) : Details on cancellation and change policies, including conditions for refunds. - [Privacy Policy] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/privacy-policy/) : Privacy policy outlining how user and customer information is handled. ## Company - [About Us] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/about/) : Background on Shearwater Adventures, its history since 1982, philosophy, and guiding approach. - [Employment] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/employment/) : Information about seasonal guide and staff positions, including expectations and season dates. - [Gallery] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/gallery/) : Photo gallery showcasing kayaking experiences and scenery around Orcas Island. - [Home] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/home/) : Main site page introducing Shearwater Adventures and its kayak tours. - [Shop] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/shop/) : Information about the Eastsound retail shop offering kayak gear, gifts, and related items. ## Contact - [Contact Us] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/contact/) : Contact page with directions, location details, and a way to reach Shearwater Adventures. ## Blog & Updates - [Blog] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/) : Main blog index with updates and articles about tours, safety, and the San Juan Islands. - [40 Years Kayaking the San Juan Islands] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/40-years-kayaking-the-san-juan-islands/) : Article celebrating four decades of Shearwater Adventures’ kayaking operations in the San Juan Islands. - [Bald Eagles] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/bald-eagles/) : Post highlighting bald eagle sightings and behavior commonly observed on kayak tours. - [Bioluminescence & Kayaking After Dark] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/bioluminescence-kayaking-after-dark/) : Explanation of bioluminescence and what to expect on nighttime kayak tours. - [Curious Seal Pup] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/curious-seal-pup/) : Story about close encounters with a curious harbor seal pup during tours. - [Deer Harbor – Orcas Island] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/deer-harbor-orcas-island/) : Overview of Deer Harbor as a kayaking location and its cultural and natural history. - [Health & Safety] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/health-safety/) : Information on health and safety procedures and risk management for kayak tours. - [Protecting the San Juan Islands] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/protecting-the-san-juan-islands/) : Discussion of conservation, stewardship, and protecting the marine environment of the San Juan Islands. - [Read About Shearwater and Orcas Island] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/read-about-shearwater-and-orcas-island/) : Links to external coverage featuring Shearwater Kayak Tours and Orcas Island. - [Spring Wildflowers] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/blog/spring-wildflowers/) : Post about the seasonal Spring Wildflower Experience tours and blooms around Yellow Island. ## Other - [Activity Search TEST] (https://shearwaterkayaks.com/activity-search-test/) : Test or experimental page related to activity search functionality.