We begin at our kiosk at 25 Nichols Street on the morning of your tour. If you are on the ferry that morning, catch the earliest possible ferry from Anacortes. Please call if you have any questions.

Shuttle to Griffin Bay launch site for detailed instruction and packing before launch

Paddle north and west to Turn Island (hike), Shaw Island, Wasp Islands, Yellow Island (hike) and Jones Island(camp).

Set up camp, relax then enjoy delicious dinner.

Hike to sunset viewpoint to watch sunset over the Canadian Gulf Islands.

Coffee, breakfast and break camp. Cross to Speiden Island’s north side then cruise along pristine coastline to western edge.

To Stuart Island – Set up camp, enjoy hammock time and lunch.

Hike to Turn Point Lighthouse for afternoon Return to camp for dinner.

Launch for sunset paddle into Haro Strait and sunset or for a bioluminescence paddle.

Back to Stuart for campfire when allowed.

Break camp and launch kayaks.

Drop down to Speiden Island and cross Speiden Channel.

Lunch on Posey Island and paddle through Mosquito Pass or around the westside of Henry Island depending on conditions.

Paddle into Westcott Bay and Garrison Bay (English Camp National Historical Park).

Finish at a private takeout in Garrison Bay.

Transport back to Friday Harbor in time to catch an afternoon or early evening ferry back to Anacortes or to your accommodation in town.

Food is extremely important for energy, mood, and community! We do our best to source locally when possible and most of our meals use fresh ingredients. There are inherently more canned beans involved then local grass-fed beef when you are carrying all your food for three days with no refrigeration, but we strive to optimize nutrition and make meals fun

Breakfast typically includes local coffee and some combination of yogurt, eggs, oats, fresh fruit, and granola. We often don’t have a ton of time as we have a tide schedule to follow, so pancakes and bacon are only sometimes an option…

Lunches are typically charcuterie style with some combination of salami, salmon, nuts, cheeses, fruits, veggies, and hummus. Often, we will make tuna and chickpea salad with our local, sustainably caught tuna.

Dinner is often a highlight where we can reflect on the day and put some time and love into a big meal. Some popular dinner menu options are as follows:

Please give us a call if you have any concerns about food! We can easily accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten or dairy-free diets. Bringing treats to share is encouraged and our guides will often bring desserts or local beer or wine to share 😊

Click here to view information on how to prepare for your adventure in the San Juan Islands!