Whidbey Island - Boating

With so much water to choose from, it should come as no surprise that so many visitors go for views from a sea-going vessel. Rent sea-kayaks and navigate around some of the smaller islands, or trim your sails on a bigger boat and anchor for the night in a protected inlet. Washington's ferries are a popular way to see the area, or charter a boat and crew for a few days and enjoy life out of the fast lane.

Whidbey Island, and the nearby Camano Island, are more accessible from car than the islands of San Juan, Lopez, and Orcas - no ferry trip is necessary. Consequentially, many choose to depart on a open water sport fishing expedition or whale watching tour from Whidbey Island. Before heading to the San Juan Islands, be sure to pass under the Deception Pass bridge. This amazing quarter mile gap between Whidbey Island and the neighboring mainland around Anacortes is sure to thrill.

For more information about chartering a boat for a fishing expedition or a whale watching tour, check out some of the boating outfitters listed below.