Several passengers in an open air boat are standing ready to take pictures of a whale.

Deception Pass Tours

Tour Deception Pass by boat aboard the Island Whaler. The open-style boat means great viewing for everyone. Tours are April through fall. Whale watching tours are offered in the spring. The boat, the Island Whaler, is an open jet boat. You’ll have a 360-degree view as Captain Brett takes you through the pass, under the Deception Pass Bridge and out … Read More

Deception Pass + Birding Tour

Are you visiting Seattle but want to dig a little deeper into the real Pacific Northwest? Evergreen Escapes offers tours of Skagit and Whidbey Island with multiple pickups from Seattle.  Begin the day birdwatching in the Skagit Valley, including snow geese that migrate here from as far away as Siberia!  Move on to Deception Pass State Park.  This rugged sea … Read More

Deception Pass Marina

Deception Pass Marina

Located in Cornet Bay, this marina offers a perfect blend of scenery and service.

Cars parked in front of stores in downtown Oak Harbor.

Two-Day Oak Harbor Itinerary

2 Day Oak Harbor Itinerary Oak Harbor is a small city on a rural island—the best of all worlds! It’s a getaway from the super-sized metropolis, but with a wide variety of outdoors and cultural happenings that create a perfect vacation weekend! Day 1 – Getting to KnowOak Harbor Take Interstate 5 from Seattle or Vancouver B.C. to the SR. … Read More

Fishing boats in Deception Pass. The view is from the water's edge.

Three Day Itinerary

Three Days on Whidbey & Camano Islands Embrace The Pace! The transformation from mainland to island is not only physical, it’s psychological. The pace is not only slower, it feels as if you’ve stepped back in time. The mild climate and close proximity to Seattle make either island an easy getaway all year round. Day 1 – Camano Island Explore … Read More

Escape It All!

Escape to Whidbey and Camano Islands Are you ready to #EscapeItAll? Travel here “virtually” with our series of quick escapes.  Whether you’re working from home, ventured back to the workplace, or never left the workplace, we invite you to daydream a little about coming to Whidbey and Camano Islands to #EscapeItAll. We have lots to do and plenty of hideouts … Read More