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    Guided Kayak Tour in Eastsound on Orcas Island

    Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore on a 2-hour guided kayak tour from Eastsound

    4.9 stars• 161 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guide, gear, dry bag

    Highlights

    Explore Eastsound’s north shore on a 2-hour guided kayak tour from Brandt’s Landing Marina. Paddle toward Point Doughty State Park and scan rocky shorelines for marine birds and other local wildlife.

    • Meet your guide at Brandt’s Landing Marina on Orcas Island
    • Paddle with a guide from North Beach toward Point Doughty State Park
    • Learn basic kayaking skills with instruction suited to your experience
    • Share a tandem kayak and dry storage bags for small personal items
    • Help carry kayaks for a beach launch and landing and plan to get shoes wet

    What's Included

    • Tandem kayak
    • Kayaking gear
    • Dry storage bags
    • Basic instruction
    • Guide service

    Things to know

    Minimum age is 13, with a maximum weight of 260 lbs per person and maximum height of 6'4''. This tour uses a rocky beach launch and landing, so bring secure footwear that can get wet; water shoes are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    1–4 people: cancel over 72 hrs before for refund minus $15/person. 5+ people: cancel up to 5 days before for refund minus $10/person. Late cancellations/changes, late arrivals, and no-shows are not refunded unless filled. No refunds for delayed/canceled ferries. Full refund if Shearwater cancels and you choose not to reschedule.

    Product ID: NUXVB5

    FAQs

    No. Your guide provides basic instruction, and the tour works for both beginners and seasoned paddlers.

    Yes. You launch and land from a rocky beach, so expect to get your feet and shoes wet. You also need to help move the kayaks to the water and back to the racks.

    Wear clothing suited to the day’s weather. Bring layers and a wind jacket (or a light rain coat), plus secure footwear like water shoes, sport sandals, or sneakers (flip-flops are not recommended).

    Meeting details

    340 Brandt-Landing Rd Eastsound, WA

    Experience provided by Shearwater Adventures

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    Kayaking around Orcas Island becomes genuinely special when your guide knows every current, creature, and story of the San Juans. The guides here consistently earn praise for their deep knowledge of marine life and local ecosystems, with names like Dan, Moe, Nara, and Mason appearing repeatedly as standouts. They strike that sweet balance between being informative naturalists and relaxed companions on the water. Expect to see harbor seals, jellyfish, starfish, and bald eagles on most tours, with guides carefully keeping appropriate distances from wildlife. The small group sizes mean plenty of personal attention, which first-time kayakers especially appreciate. Tours launch from both Deer Harbor and Doe Bay, with three-hour excursions being the most popular choice. The bioluminescence tours also get rave reviews for those visiting during the right season. Equipment quality is solid, including tandem kayaks for couples and dry bags for belongings. The company shows flexibility too, offering to reschedule when weather looks questionable rather than pushing ahead with less-than-ideal conditions.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We did a kayak trip with Ari from Brandt Landing. It was very convenient to our Airbnb, Ari was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and gave instruction well. We were lucky to have the kayak trip with just myself and my husband so we got his dedicated attention. Highly recommend!

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    Alisa Schreier

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We did a kayak trip with Ari from Brandt Landing. It was very convenient to our Airbnb, Ari was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and gave instruction well. We were lucky to have the kayak trip with just myself and my husband so we got his dedicated attention. Highly recommend!

    Photo of Alisa Schreier

    Alisa Schreier

    August 31, 2026

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