Paddle around them and enjoy the shoreline or jump ashore and explore their beautiful trails. Founding members outer island excursions our sister company. Later that same day watch in awe as a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, swim past your kayak as a bald eagle swoops down to catch a salmon. Orcas island kayaks is located at obstruction pass, on the scenic southeastern side of orcas island at lieber haven rentalss marina 1945 obstruction pass rd. All san juan islands kayaking tours meet in friday harbor, washington on san juan island and then launch from a beach within the orca whale sanctuary. Families especially enjoy their time aboard the comfortable, enclosed vessels. We are located in the heart of moran state park a 5,579 acre pristine forest camping park with 5 freshwater lakes. Orcas island kayaks offers affordable hourly kayak rentals. Buck bay shellfish farm, located in the picturesque town of olga on orcas island, provides live gourmet pacific oysters and clams that are kept in exclusive flowthrough saltwater tanks. To get a comprehensive view of the san juan islands with local wildlife in a single kayak trip.
Orcas island is a popular destination for both day trips and extended vacations. The 15 best things to do in orcas island coronavirus. Today we will either shuttle you to the beautiful western side of san juan island for a day of sea kayaking or you may choose to go on a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the odyssey. There are numerous experienced kayaking tour outfits on orcas island that can help you have an amazing paddle, whether you are new to kayaking, or an experienced adventurer. There are 36spaces available near the upper tollbooth and another 16 angle spaces near the. Current design prana sea kayak first paddle san juan island and deception. Guaranteed whale spotting on outer island excursions. Kayak with us in johnstone strait, the broughton archipelago, desolation sound and the great bear rainforest. About orcas island eclipse charters orcas island eclipse charters offers a high quality, unforgettable whale watching experience.
Orcas island san juan safaris san juan island whale. Many consider orcas the most beautiful of the san juan islands, and among its many inns and bedandbreakfasts the turtleback farm inn is unique in many respects. Apr 01, 2011 kayak whale watching in the san juan islands. The san juan islands are one of the best places in the world to see beautiful blackandwhite orca whales in the wild. How physically demanding is the day kayak tour the day kayak tour is best for those who have previous kayaking experience or who have good coordination skills and physical stamina this trip offers about 4. These intelligent whales have never injured a human in the wild. Around each corner expect to find a stunning view, an artists studio or other island treasure. Orcas island offers kayaking, killer whales and serenity. Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak with. Oct 19, 2017 as she led me down to spring bay, she quickly dispelled a long thought myththat orcas got its moniker from the black and white killer whale.
After the day out kayaking, enjoy a long soak in the amazing new woodfired cedar hot tub from the hot tub, to the warm water beachside shower and a nativestyle sauna on your final night, camp includes everything you need to relax while out in the wilderness. From the north shore you can access a number of marine state park islands, such as sucia, matia and patos. Kayak with killer whales, kayak washington state kayak san. Sea kayaking is one of the top activities to do at orcas island for good reason. You may catch them passing by from some of the coastal locations on the whale trail. Kayak with whales base camp kayak tour 4 days admin 20200121t17. If you are traveling to orcas island in the summer months when the ferry lines are longer it is a good idea to get your car in line early. The orca whale pods that frequent the san juans arent as common around orcas island. Watch as bald eagles fly above you and sea lions playfully swim around you. Our main objective in founding this center is to create an educational space where visitors and residents of the. Our main objective in founding this center is to create an educational space where visitors and residents of the island can glean knowledge of our diverse ecosystem here in the san juan islands, washington and surrounding areas. Orcas island business directory whale watching orcas.
Abundant seals, eagles, and other marine wildlife are seen on day tours or camping trips from 2, 3 or 5 days to the smaller islands. Whale watching tours depart almost daily during the prime seasons and. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in orcas island, washington on tripadvisor. North island kayak bc sea kayaking with killer whales. Orcas island kayaks at lieber haven rentals and marina.
Whale watching in the san juan islands is one of the most popular pastimes for tourists in washington state. Abundant seals, eagles, and other marine wildlife are seen on day tours or. The more protected waters of orcas island offer smoother kayaking, a boon for the beginner. Orcas island sea kayak adventures 3 hour sea kayak tours 9am 1pm 5pm sea kayak the serene islands and enjoy the beautiful waterfront home with square foot. Join one of our whale and wildlife tours departing from smugglers villa resort near eastsound on orcas island. I do think you have a legitimate beef with the activities offered on your trip unless the limitations you experienced were due to weather. Orcas adventures boat and sup board rentals orcas island. Orcas can swim up to 30 knots, your kayak, maybe 2. Introducing our second san juan islands kayaking video, a wonderful 3 minute feature that was shown on abc news.
Watch all of our exciting videos on our youtube channel called kayaking san juan islands. Anacortes kayak orcas island launch in eastsound, wa. Sea kayaking tours on orcas island san juan islands. It showcases our resident orca whales and our two expedition managers. Orca whale kayaking tours from san juan island, washington introducing our second san juan islands kayaking video, a wonderful 3 minute feature that was shown on abc news.
With more than 125 miles of shoreline, orcas offers kayakers a wealth of opportunity. Click here to download all 12 months of killer whale watching data and be sure to zoom in to see. Known as the gem of the san juans, orcas is a lush island of rolling hills and tall forests that draw bicyclists and hikers alike. Home to a diverse landscape of mountains, wooded countryside, pastoral valleys, scenic ridges, beautiful parks, lakes, and spectacular vistas. Jul 30, 2014 3 years after this white killer whale vanished. The 15 best things to do in orcas island coronavirus update. The first park in the world dedicated to whale watching was created here.
Weve been offering guided sea kayaking tours around vancouver island for the past two decades. Interisland ferry service can take you to friday harbor in about 40 minutes be sure to check exact crossing times. Ferry advisory committee fac contact your local ferry advisory committee at fac. After the day out kayaking, enjoy a long soak in the amazing new woodfired cedar hot tub from the hot tub, to the warm water beachside shower. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands the san juan islands of washington are famous as the top orca whale watching location in the united states. In all the years we have had no person disappointed with that trip overhead view of obstruction island on.
Orcas island chamber of commerce po box 252 65 north beach road eastsound, wa 98245. We paddled out from the north side of the island just before sunset, toward sucia island, a big state park, passing parkers reef wildlife refuge. A fun guide to sea kayaking tours in the san juan islands. Coast guard approved security plan, for more information please check security. In our opinion the broughton archipelago with its abundant wildlife and hundreds of islands to explore is one of the finest locations to kayak anywhere on earth. Go sea kayaking with biologist guides in the prime orca whale watching waters. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle, washington. Orca whale kayaking tours san juan island, washington. You can also post your comments and feedback there. From midaugust to late september, when blue skies and. Later that same day watch in awe as a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, swim past your kayak as a bald eagles swoops down to catch a salmon. Experience the islands by water as you glide silently through the sea. The kayak trip sounds fun as an experience, but not if the priority is being near the orcas. Kayaking on orcas island or kayaking on san juan island.
Buck bay shellfish farm orcas island chamber of commerce. Youngsters dont need to sit out a trip to this club. Whale watching tours depart almost daily during the prime seasons and come fully equipped with refreshments and experienced tour staff. Many people ask us if it is safe to kayak with orcas. Buy one get one 50% off whale watching tours, promo code bogo. Set your course for orcas island eclipse charters in orcas for a relaxing afternoon of boating on one of their shipshape vessels. Orcas island offers kayaking, killer whales and serenity sfgate. When free willy ii was filmed in the san juan islands, one of our local whale watch operators played the coastal marine patrol and took the cast and crew out for a whale watch tour to see. Visit the following link to learn more about sea kayaking tours and adventures in the san juan islands.
Orcas adventures is your water enjoyment hub here on lovely orcas island. Orcas island, the largest island in the san juan islands, is located off the northern coast of washington state. Participants should be able to both lower and raise themselves intoout of an 18. Experience unforgettable whale watching in the san juan islands. Start your summer right with a biking, hiking, and swimming tour of orcas island with bellinghams shifting gears. Numerous businesses are ready and able to take you all over the san juan islands for the ideal whale watching experience.
Kayakers are disturbing puget sound orcas new study finds. We are located in the heart of moran state park a 5,579 acre pristine forest camping park with 5 freshwater lakes, fantastic waterfalls, and over 30 miles of hiking trails. Around each corner expect to find a stunning view, an artists. Later that same day watch in awe as a pod of killer whales, also known as. Kayak with whales kingfisher wilderness adventures kayak tours. Imagine waking one morning to the sound of a humpback whales blow as it swims past your oceanside tent. Visit the following link to learn more about sea kayaking tours and adventures in the san. Its a working farm set on 80 private acres of sheep and cowgrazing meadows, woods, and duck ponds, with a green clapboard farmhouse that dates back to the late 1800s.
We took the 3 hour tour which was enough paddling for us. A sea kayak tour encounters a swimming buck off of orcas island. By subscribing to sea quests youtube channel you will be notified when new videos appear. In our opinion the broughton archipelago with its abundant. We follow the be whale wise guidelines as well as local, state and federal laws anytime we are in a kayak with orcas in the vicinity.
Orcas island kayak rentals at lieber haven resort and marina. The orcas cove sea kayaking experience is suitable for both beginners and serious paddlers. Two ecotypes are commonly found in the salish sea the critically endangered southern residents j, k, and l pods and transient, or biggs, orcas. Home to a diverse landscape of mountains, wooded countryside, pastoral. How physically demanding is the day kayak tour the day. With whale watching excursions all year round, see our famous whales or come again for free.
Shearwater kayak tours eastsound 2020 all you need to. Orca whales, also known as killer whales, are perhaps the most iconic symbol of the san. Personal kayak tour out of deer harbor on orcas island my wife and i had an interesting time on our second open sea kayak tour. Our 3day, 2night microadventure includes scenic ferry rides, hiking or biking.
Killer whale kayaking tours san juan islands kayak. Killer whale kayaking tourssan juan islandkayak with. From midaugust to late september, when blue skies and warm afternoons are common. Your group of just 6 guests meets a short distance from the cruise docks to board a comfortable catamaran for the 20minute ride out to orcas cove. Kayak whale watching in the san juan islands, seattle. Take your best shot at kayaking with killer whales near seattle, wa.
Orca whales and wildlife sightings anacortes kayak tours. Kayak rentals are available at several locations and sailing charters can be found at each of orcas islands town marinas. There are 3 types of orca in our part of the world, the biggs transient, resident and offshore. Kayak during sunset, moonlight, on the lakes or to the outer islands. Participants should be able to both lower and raise themselves intoout of an. Kayak with whales, go whale watching and wilderness camping on your vancouver island adventure. Join our professional guides for a wonderful kayaking trip to sucia island state park, the gem of the san juan islands national monument.
Choose a local business from the list below for more details. Orca spotting network sound watch orcas island chamber of commerce. This collection of whalefocused museums, parks and launching points run all the way down the west coast, highlighting some of the best places. Kayakers are encroaching on orca whales, new research shows. Kayak and rowboat rentals are exclusively available to registered cabin guests. Imagine waking one morning to the sound of a humpback whales blow as it swims past your ocean side tent. North island kayak trips is located in telegraph cove, northern vancouver island, british columbia bc, canada the lonely planet travel guide ranked kayaking with the orcas of. Mistakenly labelled a whale, the orca actually belongs to the dolphin family. Buck bay regularly features local live dungeness crab, fresh local fish and other locally harvested seasonal products. Join our professional guides for a wonderful kayaking trip to sucia island state park, the gem of the san juan islands national. T urtleback farm inn is a country farmhouse located on orcas island, the loveliest of the san juan islands which dot the sparkling waters of puget sound. The vessels are well suited for a variety of groups and individuals looking for that special wildlife encounter. Day 2 kayak the west side of san juan island or whale watch cruise wake up to a breakfast made with creative local ingredients by the chef at your inn.
No experience is necessary to enjoy one of the premier kayak camping experiences in washington state. Some people are lucky to see them up close, others are not. We most regularly and predictably see the northern resident killer whales. Kayaks and kayaking on orcas island, san juan islands, washington. Olga,wa a very popular lodging, birdwatching, fishing and kayaking location. Current design prana sea kayak first paddle san juan island and deception pass washington duration. And, all equipment including weatherproof outerwear and dry bags are provided.