Multi-Day Expeditions
Our most anticipated adventure yet: a premium small group excursion crafted specifically for wildlife photography.
Join us on the expedition of a lifetime. For three days, we’ll explore the San Juan Islands and the straits far to the west and north in search of the extraordinary. Relax as we cruise comfortably on our luxury 38-foot Lindell, enjoying complementary breakfasts, lunches, drinks, snacks, an indoor heated cabin, three unique viewing platforms, and so much more.
Our Vessel: Elevated Comfort in a 38-Foot Lindell
Indoor heated cabin with large viewing windows
Three distinct viewing/photography platforms
110 power and outlets for charging batteries and other equipment
Ample storage space for camera bags and other gear
Onboard Restroom
Vessel access to PWWA radios and communication
30 knot cruising speed
Fridge, coffee maker, sink, microwave, toaster oven, counter space
This expedition was designed specifically for photographers looking to spend more time on the water without the time restriction of a typical tour. Your crew, who have decades of experience interpreting cetacean behavior, will account for seastate, lighting, and live reports, so all you have to worry about is making sure your camera is charged.
What's included:
Breakfasts and Lunches
Accommodation on Lopez Island
Drinks: tea, soda, juice, coffee, water
Vessel access to the PWWA app, fleet radios, and real time whale reports
Snacks
Around 25 hours of time on the water
Starlink WIFI
Marine naturalist onboard to answer questions and explain behavior
Accommodations: Welcome to Lopez, the friendly Island!
Enjoy a true islander experience staying at Lopez Islander Resort, located on Lopez Island in the heart of the San Juans. This basecamp provides access to reports coming from the north, east, south, and west, so our routes are limitless. Longer summer days and a small group size means we’ll be able to make runs for multiple reports and customize days according to our guests’ desires and wildlife goals.
2026 Multi-Day Expedition Dates and Rates
June 9th-11th
8AM Departure from Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
Sept. 29th-Oct. 1st
Details coming soon
Double Occupancy: $2,800 per person
Single Occupancy: $3,000 per person
Listed prices do not include sales tax (8.8%)
Save $200 when you book 30+ days in advance
Limited space is available!
Wondering if this expedition would be a good fit for you? Call or email our office to inquire.
Island Adventures requires a four person minimum to run this expedition. We reserve the right to cancel within 48 hours if inclement weather will severely impact the expedition. If rescheduling is not possible, full refunds will be issued. Guests are required to pay the full fare when they book. You may cancel your reservation up to two weeks in advance for a 75% refund. Cancellations inside two weeks will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations inside one week will receive a 25% refund. Cancellations inside 48 hours will receive no refund. In the event we can find someone to fill your space after you have cancelled, you will receive a 100% refund.
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