Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park
Description
No experience is necessary to join this professionally guided kayak trip. Bowman Bay is the perfect place for beginners to feel comfortable paddling on the sea. It offers beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife to seek out. Although this trip is conducted in Deception Pass State Park we avoid the turbulent water near the bridge which is more suitable for expert kayakers. If you plan to visit Deception Pass State Park then don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see it from the unique perspective of a sea kayak!
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Deception Pass State Park is Washington's most popular state park. Over one million visitors and residents visit Deception Pass to explore its beautiful trails and scenic beaches, and to walk across the historic Deception Pass Bridge.
Bowman Bay is located on Fidalgo Island and offers a peaceful place for kayakers of all ages and abilities. Just outside the bay participants are treated to expansive views of Fidalgo Island and the rest of the San Juan islands.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Please call if you have questions.
- Not recommended for people exceeding 265 pounds.
- Not recommended for people taller than about 6'5". Call if you have questions.
- PLEASE CALL US AFTER BOOKING. Due to the nature of booking on a third-party site, and our small group size, we highly recommend giving us a quick call after you book to make sure that your preferred departure time works for you. During the busiest days we often run full. In the unlikely event that your preferred trip is already full then we will definitely get you out on a trip leaving at a similar time. We just don't want to cause you any disappointment. Thank you!
- WE CAN NO LONGER SEAT SINGLE TRAVELERS INTO KAYAKS WITH STRANGERS. We do not offer single kayaks on this trip. If you are a single traveler please call us so that we can get you set up on one of our longer trips that do have single kayaks available. Thank you!
Reviews(123)
We are a family with 7 adults. We did the 1.5 hour kayak trip leaving from Bowman Bay. Ryan was an awesome guide, and we were pleasantly surprised that we were the only ones on his trip. He gave detailed commentary about the area, and pointed out jelly fish and a sea lion peeking at us. No eagles that day, but he tried to find them. It was long enough to enjoy the beautiful views, but not too long! Highly recommend.
Our kayaking tour with Anacortes Kayak Tours was an outstanding experience and a perfect introduction to the beauty of Deception Pass. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and actively involved throughout the tour—not just leading the way, but sharing insights about the area’s wildlife, history, and ecology while making sure everyone felt comfortable on the water. We were fortunate to see harbor seals, porpoises, bald eagles, and a variety of other birds, making the trip even more memorable. The pace was relaxed, the scenery was spectacular, and the entire experience was well organized. I would highly recommend Anacortes Kayak Tours to anyone looking to experience Deception Pass from a unique perspective.
Wonderful experience, great staff. We saw harbor seals and cool birds. Good for families and groups!
Thanks for joining us, Sarah!
Superb quiet morning paddle in a beautiful spot. Jeff was a superb guide, their gear was great; we had an amazing time and saw an amazing variety of fun things. Highly recommend
Thanks for joining us! It is nice to hear that you have an enjoyable time with Jeff. We would love to see you again someday!
Did the 1.5hr trip from Bowman Bay at Deception Pass. Jeff was an absolutely great guide. Beautiful weather, great guiding, what's not to love?! Dean
Thanks for choosing AKT, Dean! It is nice to hear that you had a good experience with Jeff. We hope to see you again.
It was a great tour with Derek as our guide. He was a lot of help for a couple of novice kayakers and made the tour enjoyable with his knowledge of the area. The equipment provided was in good shape and the instruction on how to use it properly was very good. It's a great service offered for those wanting to get out on the local waters without owning their own equipment.
Easy to set up and schedule. Complete array of equipment to use with your kayak was supplied.. Guide was very personable and professional.
Thank you for choosing AKT! Please come back again someday.
This was our second trip with Anacortes, kayak tours, and we’ve loved both of them. The guides are knowledgeable, helpful and focused on everyone’s safety and enjoyment. The scenery is amazing, and wonderful to see things from the perspective of the water. Highly recommend.
Returning guests are the backbone of our business. It is heartwarming to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. Give us a call the next time that you want to get out on the water!
We did the evening Kayak tour out of Bowman Bay. It was pure delight, overwhelmingly beautiful, bucket list trip. Put this tour on the top of my list of most beautiful vacation experiences. Water was flat calm, sunset was bright orange, dolphins and eagles were seen. After sunset we paddled back to the bay and enjoyed the bioluminescence in the dark. Stars were abundant. Guides made sure were we safely equipped. Kayaks and gear were in excellent shape. Guides provided insight about the area and the biology. No rush and they allowed us to just soak in the experience.
Those evening trips have been sensational this summer! I am happy to know that you enjoyed the experience. Thanks for choosing us, and for taking the time to post this nice review. We hope to see you again!
This was the perfect trip to introduce my daughters to kayaking! Our guide was knowledgeable and attentive to everyone, the water was calm, and we saw lots of sea birds, seals, a kelp crab, and alot of egg yolk jellies! My daughters are ready to go again. What a special adventure and memory!
We love to hear that your daughters had a great experience and we look forward to hosting you again someday. Thanks for choosing AKT!
