San Juan Islands - Outer Island Mothership Adventure

The San Juan Islands are blessed with the most spectacular and diverse natural beauty on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Orcas', migratory whales, hundreds of sea birds and migrating birds, porpoises, seals, sea lions, deer, raccoons, otters and foxes to name a few inhabit these waters and islands. The rich eco-system provides plentiful feed for wildlife and the opportunity for us to see them in their natural environment.

Shielded from storms by three majestic mountain ranges and almost completely protected against rough ocean waves, this island paradise, with scenic naturescapes are the Pacific Northwest’s gems. A milder winter comes later and spring arrives earlier. Miles of emerald isles floating in the Salish sea back dropped by the white-capped peak of Mount Baker in the distance will entrance your soul. October is a beautiful time to explore this area as the summers thousands of visitors have dwindled away and we should almost have it to our selves.

We have 2 types of trips to offer. Private charters allow you to design your own island adventure for your family, friends or club.

Outer Islands, Sucia, Macia, Patos and Stewart (Kayaking & Hiking)
Island features sculpted by ice, terrain uplifts and pounding surf - Sucia is a geological wonder of rock sculpture. A horseshoe shaped island with a cluster of 11 tiny satellite islands. Many bays with nooks and crannies to explore ringed with almost tropical beaches. The Nanaimo geologic Formation is mainly represented in Stuart Island, Waldron Island, Sucia, Matia, and Patos Islands, as well as a hand full of smaller rocks and islets are in this formation. Stewart Island has a beautiful lighthouse, from there we frequently see Orcas'  from the mother ship and possibly from out kayaks.

Stewart, Jones & Lopez Island (Kayaking, Biking & Hiking)
We will start our adventure kayaking around Stewart Island and perhaps a hike up to the lighthouse. Wonderful rock formations, tide pooling and hopefully a magical encounter with Orcas’. Then on to Lopez island.  We will drop folks off to go bicycling thru the Southern portion of Lopez, which is slightly hilly with incredible vista's overlooking the waters. A picnic lunch and we will launch our kayaks for an adventurous kayak around the south end of Lopez Island, an incredible paradise reminiscent of Southeast Alaska.  The Lopez terrane also consists of ancient oceanic crust, pillow basalts, and sedimentary rocks. The Sea Wolf will meet us in Watmough Bay where weather permitting we will anchor for the night. We will be focusing on exploring this area for our trip, as it is one of the jewels of the islands.  Then onto Jones Island a renowned state park but in October we should have it mostly to ourselves.  Stands of the rare Geary Oak, Majestic Madrona's magnificent cedar adorn this island. Hiking and kayaking here bring natures beauty around each corner.

The MV Sea Wolf is a 97’ US Navy Minesweeper converted to a Classic Conservation Expedition Charter Vessel.  She has 6 staterooms all with en-suite heads and showers. Elakah Expeditions and the MV Sea Wolf Naturalists provide guided kayaking.  2007 dates and fares include:

2008 dates coming soon!

Thursday night-Sunday       Outer Islands Adventure
Thursday night-Sunday       Stewart, Jones & Lopez
Thursday night-Sunday       Outer Islands Adventure

Board by 9 pm Thursday, Fri-Sun Explore
Disembark Sun by 4 pm

See www.seawolf-adventures.com for more details.
Ages 13 & over.

$950 / person

More information about the types of trips we offer.