Orcas Island Kayaks operates out of Lieber Haven Rentals and Marina at Obstruction Pass, on the scenic southeastern side of Orcas Island, a popular spot for lodging, birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking. The business offers affordable hourly kayak rentals year-round, weather permitting, with a fleet of single, double, and triple kayaks in both poly-molded and fiberglass construction, with or without rudders.
Every rental includes life vests and paddles, with optional cushions and spray skirts available. Hourly rates run $20 for a single kayak without a rudder, $30 for a double without a rudder or a single with a rudder, $40 for a double with a rudder, and $50 for a triple with a rudder, with a 12-foot aluminum rowboat also available at $20 an hour. Renters don’t need to be a guest at the resort to rent a kayak or rowboat, and the business doesn’t take long-term reservations, so visitors can simply call ahead or come by when they want to head out.
All rentals launch from Lieber Haven Marina, a beautiful setting for exploring the bay. A trip around Obstruction Island takes roughly an hour and a half, though the business recommends taking extra time to explore coves and look down at the area’s marine life. Obstruction Island itself is private property, so landing there isn’t permitted, though guests are welcome to picnic on the beach at the resort. Common wildlife sightings include bald eagles, deer, otters, and seals, with the occasional lucky glimpse of orcas, minke whales, or dolphins.
On-site amenities include restrooms, a general store with nautical collectibles, and picnic tables, and Lieber Haven Rentals & Marina also offers waterfront lodging with one and two-bedroom beach cottages, studios, and rooms with no minimum night stay.
For visitors to Orcas Island looking for a simple, affordable kayak or rowboat rental at Obstruction Pass, Orcas Island Kayaks offers hourly rentals from a scenic marina with easy access to local wildlife and calm island waters.
