Hood Canal Adventures

Kayak Crabbing Package
2026-07-05 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Pulling a crab pot from a kayak
Our Kayak Crabbing Package includes a tandem kayak rental (for 2 people), 1 crab pot, bait, a crab measurer, a propane crab cooker, and paid beach parking for up to 5.5 hours for $155. This offer is good only during legal crab season (July through Labor Day – Sept). Drop your pot, explore the Hood Canal by kayak and come back to pull your pots for a fresh crab dinner on the beach, at your campsite, or vacation home! Our kayak rental attended will give you tips on where to set your pots and how best to retrieve your crab. Arrive as early as 10:30 am, your equipment will held for you until 4pm.
For crabbing by the hour you may also purchase all equipment ala carte. However, you save $21 with the package deal than if purchasing a la carte for a full day of crabbing!
We also offer a guided kayak crabbing adventure that includes a lunch and swimming stop on a beautiful secluded beach to relax and recharge while your pots soak. Click here for details: KAYAK CRABBING & LUNCH GUIDED TOUR
At least one person will need to bring a WDFW shellfishing license with a Dungeness Crab Catch Card. PLEASE PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL. Crabbing licenses may be purchased at Walmart and Fred Meyer in Shelton and other Washington cities, or purchase online at: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov – you will need to print out your license and have it with you when you arrive.

$20 for additional crab pots or for crab pot rental only.
$6 for additional bait.
If you want to add more crab pots and bait, or want to reserve crab pots with your hourly kayak rental we recommend calling us to ensure availability.
Propane cannisters for crab cookers are not included but may purchased in our store or from our kayak rental trailer.

##Please wear shoes that can get wet. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a swimsuit are recommended.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our refund policy.

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Kayak Crabbing & Lunch Guided Tour
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | WA
Photo credit: Kelly Knierim. Catch crab from your kayak on our guided Kayak Crabbing and Lunch Tour!

Join us for a guided half day kayaking adventure of kayak crabbing, wildlife viewing, swimming and a beach picnic! We will paddle a short way to drop crab pots then continue on our journey to view beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife before reaching a secluded beach to relax, eat a picnic lunch and swim. Your guide will be with you every step of the way to teach you how to safely and effectively catch crab off your kayak and point out the local wildlife we see along the way. On the paddle back, we will pull up the crab pots and hopefully score a bounty of Dungeness and Red Rock crabs for you to take home for dinner! This tour occurs in one of the best spots to see transient orcas travel through on their hunt for seals and other mammals, so bring a camera! $145 per person
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.
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. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a swimsuit are recommended.
You are also welcome to join this tour without the crabbing activity, however there is no discount offered if you choose not to drop a crab pot. You may bring your own lunch or purchase a picnic lunch from us as an add on when you book.
If you are participating in crab harvesting, a WDFW shell fishing license with a Dungeness Crab Catch Card is REQUIRED. PLEASE PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL with the MYWDFW App or on the WDFW website (you’ll need to print your license and bring it with you)
One licensed person can drop up to 2 crab pots, so you don’t necessarily need a license for each person. Kids under 16 years old do not need a fishing license but they will need a Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card, which is free.
One crab pot and bait is provided per tandem kayak. If you are booking as a single person, or if your group has an odd number of guests, one person will be crabbing with one crab pot in a single kayak. This tour is only offered during the summer crabbing season, generally Independence Day weekend to Labor Day (early July to early Sept). For spring and fall kayaking tours please see our Oyster Shucking; Tide Pool; Bald Eagle Viewing; and Dosewallips Estuary Kayaking Tours. To go kayak crabbing on your own, check out our Kayak Crabbing Package!
After booking, please see your confirmation e-mail for other important information including our launch location and details concerning acquiring a crab license. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information and our refund and cancellation policy.
**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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Kayak Crabbing Package
2026-07-04 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Pulling a crab pot from a kayak
Our Kayak Crabbing Package includes a tandem kayak rental (for 2 people), 1 crab pot, bait, a crab measurer, a propane crab cooker, and paid beach parking for up to 5.5 hours for $155. This offer is good only during legal crab season (July through Labor Day – Sept). Drop your pot, explore the Hood Canal by kayak and come back to pull your pots for a fresh crab dinner on the beach, at your campsite, or vacation home! Our kayak rental attended will give you tips on where to set your pots and how best to retrieve your crab. Arrive as early as 10:30 am, your equipment will held for you until 4pm.
For crabbing by the hour you may also purchase all equipment ala carte. However, you save $26 with the package deal than if purchasing a la carte for a full day of crabbing!
We also offer a guided kayak crabbing adventure that includes a lunch and swimming stop on a beautiful secluded beach to relax and recharge while your pots soak. Click here for details: KAYAK CRABBING & LUNCH GUIDED TOUR
Crabbing licenses may be purchased at Walmart or Fred Meyer in Shelton and other Washington cities, or purchase online at: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov – you will need to print out your license and have it with you when you arrive.

$20 for additional crab pots or for crab pot rental only.
$6 for additional bait.
If you want to add more crab pots and bait, or want to reserve crab pots with your hourly kayak rental we recommend calling us to ensure availability.
Propane cannisters for crab cookers are not included but may purchased in our store or from our kayak rental trailer.

##Please wear shoes that can get wet. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a swimsuit are recommended.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our refund policy.

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Bioluminescence / Night Kayak Tour
2026-07-03 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-02 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-06-28 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-06-27 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-06-26 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-06-25 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-06-21 22:00 - 23:59, 2026-06-20 22:00 - 23:59 UTC and 3 more dates | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Photo: Mathew Nichols Photography

View bioluminescence from your kayak on this magical 2 hour guided night tour! As you paddle through the waters, bioluminescent plankton will light up like fireflies. The more you splash and agitate the water with your hands and paddles the more you will make the water sparkle! And don’t forget to look up to stars! We may also see the beautiful moon, meteors, bats and maybe hear a squawking heron or a startled harbor seal.
We have a 100% success rate for seeing bioluminescence on our tours in the last 6 years, however the amount and brilliance varies. We do not have control over natural conditions. We place you in the right place at the right time while giving you the tools and guidance on how best to “activate” it. We hope you appreciate the entire experience of being on the water at night, whether it be paddling with a full moon, meteor showers, Aurora Borealis, nocturnal wildlife and simple peacefulness of this eerie and wonderful evening.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. Appropriate for kids 7 and over.
No drugs or alcohol allowed. If we suspect your are intoxicated or smell alcohol on you, you will not be allowed to join us on the tour and you will not receive a refund.
Wear shoes that can get wet, synthetic clothing is best and bring a sweatshirt or light sweater for afterwards.
If we must cancel the tour due to weather, the full amount will be refunded to you. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our other refund and cancellation policies. $125 per person.
**Our guides are area experts and work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable adventure. They also greatly appreciate cash tips.

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Bald Eagle Viewing Kayak Tour
2026-07-02 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-29 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 08:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-15 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
American Bald Eagle / Bald Eagle Tour May 2020
Between mid April and late June, Hood Canal Adventures offers a 2.5 hour American Bald Eagle Kayaking Tour! $115 per person. Our Spring low tides uncover the bounty of the sea, and the plain midshipman fish spawning season serves up easy pickings for Bald Eagles on the beaches. During this time, Bald Eagles from around the Puget Sound flock to the shores of the Hood Canal. It is not uncommon to see 40 to 60 Bald Eagles on the beach and perched in overhanging trees, and some days we’ve seen over 100! Paddle to an active eagles nest and learn about Bald Eagles with our Biologist and Naturalists and be sure to bring your camera for some rare up-close photos of eagles in their natural environment! Other wildlife we have encountered on this tour include a humpback whale, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and a large array of intertidal invertebrates. Kid friendly!
Spring brings us some windy days, so if you’re visiting the area for a short time we recommend booking this tour in the beginning of your stay if possible. This may provide a window to reschedule around expected winds. After booking please look for a confirmation e-mail that includes important information and directions to our launch location. For information on what to wear, our cancellation and refund policy and more, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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.

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Lower Lake Cushman Waterfall Kayak Tour
2026-06-29 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Kokanee – Drop Off Point, 47.39740441794444, -123.19843702327306, Hoodsport, WA
Join us on this picturesque 90 minute paddle through the emerald green freshwater of Lake Kokanee, also known as Lower Lake Cushman. As we glide through the calm freshwater surrounded by towering evergreens, you’ll learn about the Olympic National Park, and the flora and fauna inhabiting the area, including osprey and beavers.
The tour’s pinnacle occurs at the base of a cascading waterfall. Your guide will lead you close enough to stop and feel the cool spray, linger in the unique soundscape, and capture your ideal photos and videos. Your guide will gladly take photos of you and your group to add to your adventure keepsakes.
This tour is ideal for those who favor lake kayaking, beginner paddlers, groups with young children, and anyone a bit short on time but still looking to get out on the water.
After your paddle, the town of Hoodsport is a short drive down the mountain where delicious eateries await to satiate your post-paddle hunger. Up the road is the entrance to the Olympic National Park – Staircase for day hiking, backpacking and mountaineering.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. All tour kayaks are tandem unless a booking is an odd number of guests. If you are bringing children, please let us know so we can pack appropriately sized life vests. $105 per person.
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.
After booking, please see your confirmation e-mail for other important information including our launch location and parking info. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information and our refund and cancellation policy.
Weather cancellations are always a possibility. We strive to give folks 24 hours notice, however weather forecasts are not always accurate and tours can be cancelled at any time.

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Foraging Forest Edibles
2026-06-27 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Join us for our educational Foraging Forest Edibles Field Tour: A walking tour of Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants, Lichen and Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest! Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a 2.5 hour walk through meadow, wetland, forest, and riparian habitats in search of the season’s bountiful wild edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms and lichen found on the Olympic Peninsula. Your guide will teach you identification, uses, benefits, and preparation tips on the wonderful gifts nature provides that we often walk past every day. Bring a harvesting basket, clippers and/or a knife if you wish to harvest something to bring home! We also carry baskets, mushroom knives and more in our store for purchase. A delicious tea or other wild edible treat will be prepared for you with what we find along the way!
Conducted April through September. Check in at our office 15 minutes prior to your departure. Tour group size will be between 6 and 14 participants. Dogs and kids are welcome, however you will need to follow us in your own vehicle with pets and small children still using child seats. $79 per person. Children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. Private tours for your group may also be arranged for groups of 6 or more.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will include important details. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our cancellation and refund policy.

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Tide Pool Exploration Kayak Tour
2026-06-27 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-15 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Tide pooling by kayak! Join us for our 2.5 hour Biologist guided, Tide Pool Exploring Kayaking Tour! $115 per person. This is one of our most popular tour with kids and with people of any age interested in intertidal marine wildlife. We will paddle out at low tide to view a variety of marine invertebrates such as sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea anemone, nudibranch, chitons, and crab. We usually also see bald eagles, small fish, jellyfish, heron and sometimes a seal or two! We have on occasion, seen humpback whales, harbor porpoise, California Sea Lions and Orcas in this area. If joining this tour in mid-April through June you will also see up to 100 bald eagles so you get two tours in one! See our Bald Eagle Viewing Kayaking Tour for details. Your Guide and Naturalist will teach you about the animals we encounter as we paddle to a rocky point near a bald eagle’s nest and then slowly meander the shoreline in search of intertidal wildlife.
Spring brings us some windy days, so if you are visiting for a short time we recommend booking this tour in the beginning of your stay if possible. This may provide a window to reschedule around forecasted winds. After booking, please check for your confirmation e-mail with important information including directions to our launch location. For tips on what to wear, kayaking with kids and other subjects see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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.

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Lower Lake Cushman Waterfall Kayak Tour
2026-06-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Kokanee – Drop Off Point, 47.39740441794444, -123.19843702327306, Hoodsport, WA
Join us on this picturesque 90 minute paddle through the emerald green freshwater of Lake Kokanee, also known as Lower Lake Cushman. As we glide through the calm freshwater surrounded by towering evergreens, you’ll learn about the lake’s unique history, and the flora and fauna inhabiting the area, including osprey and beavers.
The tour’s pinnacle occurs at the base of a cascading waterfall. Your guide will lead you close enough to stop and feel the cool spray, linger in the unique soundscape, and capture your ideal photos and videos. Your guide will gladly take photos of you and your group to add to your adventure keepsakes.
This tour is ideal for those who favor lake kayaking, beginner paddlers, groups with young children, and anyone a bit short on time but still looking to get out on the water.
After your paddle, the town of Hoodsport is a short drive down the mountain where delicious eateries await to satiate your post-paddle hunger.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. All tour kayaks are tandem unless a booking is an odd number of guests. If you are bringing children, please let us know so we can pack appropriately sized life vests. $105 per person.
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.
After booking, please see your confirmation e-mail for other important information including our launch location and parking info. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information and our refund and cancellation policy.
Weather cancellations are always a possibility. We strive to give folks 24 hours notice, however weather forecasts are not always accurate and tours can be cancelled at any time.

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Oyster Shucking & Kayaking Tour
2026-06-14 09:30 - 13:30 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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