Sunset Kayak Tour From Eastsound
Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore at dusk and watch the sunset from the water
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Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore at dusk and watch the sunset from the water
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3 Hours
Guide, Gear, Dry bags
End your day on Orcas Island with a guided sunset paddle from Brandts Landing Marina near Eastsound. You’ll kayak along the rugged north shore toward Point Doughty State Park and return as the light fades.
Minimum age is 13. Maximum weight is 260 lbs per person and maximum height is 6'4".
This tour requires a beach launch and landing, and you’ll help move kayaks to and from the water. Plan to get your shoes wet and wear secure water-ready footwear.
Parties of 1–4: cancel more than 72 hours before trip time for a refund less a $15/person fee. Parties of 5+: cancel up to 5 days before the trip date for a refund less a $10/person fee. Late cancellations, changes, late arrivals, and no-shows are not refunded. No refunds for delayed or canceled ferry sailings. If Shearwater cancels the tour, you will be fully refunded if you choose not to reschedule.
340 Brandt-Landing Rd Eastsound, WA
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.
Family kayak excursion out of Deer Harbor on Orcas. The company was easy to schedule tour, provided a discount for a group booking and flexibility rescheduling when our original day/time had less than ideal weather. Our guide Dan was knowledgeable about the area and passionate about wildlife. It was a great experience!
Michelle Murray
July 29, 2025
Family kayak excursion out of Deer Harbor on Orcas. The company was easy to schedule tour, provided a discount for a group booking and flexibility rescheduling when our original day/time had less than ideal weather. Our guide Dan was knowledgeable about the area and passionate about wildlife. It was a great experience!
Michelle Murray
July 29, 2025