Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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!
Additional Info
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!
DUE TO COVID-19 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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All paddling gear is provided, includes paddle, tandem kayak, and life jacket.
Parking Fees
Bottled water
Snacks
Please bring water compatible shoes and clothing to match the weather.
What To Expect
Deception Pass State Park
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.
Fidalgo Island
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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Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous!
Wandering albatr0ss,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb 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
Great great trip
640deane,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did 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
A fun experience on the waters of Deception Pass.
trippinged,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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.
Educational and fun
E7143OUjohnm,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to set up and schedule. Complete array of equipment to use with your kayak was supplied.. Guide was very personable and professional.
Great experience on the water
loub763,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
Sunset tour will take your breath away!
57nk,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Incredible Day at Bowman Bay!
ambery607,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Beautiful day, amazing scenery and great guide!
Heather B,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Addie was our guide and we had a fun 1.5 kayak tour of Bowman bay and surrounding area. As our first time in sea kayaks we were excited to head out. Addie gave us tons of educational info that was cool and interesting. Although we didn't sea orcas breaching over our kayaks like we'd dreamed of, we did see plant life, fish, crab, seals on rocks, and "Ellie Mae" the female elephant seal on shore. 1.5 tour was the perfect amount of time for our day. We even got to taste bull keep leaves- tasty but also very salty lol! Thanks for a great tour Addie!!
Family Friendly Fun (10+) - Tandem Kayaking
Kristina L,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was very kid friendly (at least for ages 10+)! My kids loved tandem kayaking with us and seeing the kelp forests and jellyfish floating about. It was equal parts work (for the people in the back) and chill. We would all definitely do it again!
Fun family experience
andersfT3680CL,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the golden sunlight in the evening. The bull kelp tasted great. We saw seals and eagles and had lots of fun! Our guide was amazing.
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