The San Juan Islands reward travelers who slow down, plan around the ferry schedule, and spend time on the water. From Friday Harbor and Orcas Island to kayaking, wildlife viewing, and quiet coastal towns, this guide covers how to make the most of a San Juan Islands trip.
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Extend Your World Cup Trip: A San Juan Islands Adventure
Seattle is going to be loud during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Full stadiums, packed bars, constant movement. That’s the point. But if you’re already making the trip, it’s worth asking a better question. What happens after the matches? Most visitors stay in the city the entire time. The better move is to extend yourMore
Where the Wildflowers Grow
It is hard to believe that two months has passed since our last blog post! Back in early May, one of our guides Nathan took a group of University of Washington students out on a custom day trip to Yellow Island, owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, to experience the magical wildflower bloom thatMore
When is the best time of year to see whales?
There are three primary ecotypes worldwide, and they are classified based on their diet and hunting techniques. The first type is offshore orcas, which travel in large pods or matrilines and live out in the open ocean. Offshore orcas eat very high on the food chain – sharks, smaller whales, and other large mammals. TheyMore
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Welcome to Waterline, our new blog for updates on all things San Juan Kayak Expeditions! We will use this space to share news from the kayaking world and to provide a glimpse into daily life on San Juan Island. To kick things off, we’ll check in with our guides to find out what they haveMore
