Hood Canal Adventures

Oyster Shucking & Kayaking Tour
2007-07-02 01:00 - 2022-04-28 21:00 UTC | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Our Kayaking & Oyster Shucking Tour is a 4 hour adventure leaving from our location at Yelvik’s Beach. $125 per person. We will paddle around breathtaking Pulali Point and into Dabob Bay viewing seals, eagles and other wildlife before arriving at a small secluded beach jam packed with oysters. We will eat lunch, conduct an oyster shucking tutorial, and then get busy harvesting your limit of fresh Hood Canal oysters right off the beach! Along the way your guide, will teach you about the Hood Canal and the wildlife we encounter. Bring your camera as we usually see lots of eagles and a diverse array of other marine life! Marine mammals are a common sight on this tour including harbor seals and porpoises, and occasionally we see humpback whales; orca; California Sea Lions and Steller Sea Lions.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.
Bring your own lunch or order a picnic lunch when you book. Picnic lunches come with a hearty meat or veggie wrap or sandwich, fresh fruit, trail mix, and water with hydration packet. Lunches are prepared by The Halfway Restaurant and your guide will pick them up the morning of your tour. If you have dietary restrictions or meat preferences let us know so we can forward your choices to the restaurant.
Oyster shucking knives and gloves are provided for loan. Wear shoes that can get wet. Flip-flops and slip-on sandals are not advisable as there are many sharp oysters on the beach. Water shoes, boots, or old tennis shoes work great. This tour is not advisable for children under 7.
If you plan to bring harvested oysters home with you, a WDFW shellfish license is REQUIRED.
PLEASE PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL with the MYWDFW APP – your license will be viewable in the app. Or purchase on the WDFW website – you will need to print out your license and have it with you when you arrive. **Also, bring a sealable gallon-sized bag or similar sized sealable container to carry your shucked oysters from the beach.**
After booking, please look for your confirmation e-mail with important information including directions to our launch location. Spring brings us some windy days so we recommend booking this tour in the beginning of your visit to the area to leave a window to reschedule around winds. For information on what to wear, our refund and cancellation policies, and more, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

**Our guides are area experts and work hard to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable adventure. They also greatly appreciate cash tips.**

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