Top Shore Excursions for your Wilderness Explorer 12 Night Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, San Juan Islands & More Cruise

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No experience is necessary to join this professionally guided kayak trip. Bowman Bay is the perfect place for beginners to feel comfortable paddling on the …More
Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park
No experience is necessary to join this professionally guided kayak trip. Bowman Bay is the perfect place for beginners to feel comfortable paddling on the...
$56

Chuckanut Bay Distillery is a true grain-to-glass distillery located in a beautiful historic building right in the heart of Bellingham. Our experiential tour takes you …More
Chuckanut Bay Distillery is a true grain-to-glass distillery located in a beautiful historic building right in the heart of Bellingham. Our experiential tour takes you...
$20

The Orcas Project is more than just a tasting, there's a real story behind every wine in your flight. We work with talented winemakers and …More
The Orcas Project Wine Tasting
The Orcas Project is more than just a tasting, there's a real story behind every wine in your flight. We work with talented winemakers and...
$29

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host …More
Bellingham Bash Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host...
$29

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host …More
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host...
$29

Come experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in the State of Washington and create some unforgettable memories. This is your chance to do something …More
Tree Canopy Climbing on Lopez Island
Come experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in the State of Washington and create some unforgettable memories. This is your chance to do something...
$275

Come experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in the State of Washington and create some unforgettable memories. This is your chance to do something …More
Come experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in the State of Washington and create some unforgettable memories. This is your chance to do something...
$299

The off the beaten path location and the flexibility you have as the customer make this trip an enjoyable one. You can choose to be …More
The off the beaten path location and the flexibility you have as the customer make this trip an enjoyable one. You can choose to be...
$2,200

The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands …More
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands...
$135

No ferry required! Small group whale watching tours on the some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES. See whales with us …More
Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes
No ferry required! Small group whale watching tours on the some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES. See whales with us...
$119

There are very few places in the world where you can experience the stars in the sky and illuminated water around you at the same …More
There are very few places in the world where you can experience the stars in the sky and illuminated water around you at the same...
$175

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Bellingham. Throughout this …More
Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Bellingham. Throughout this...
$15

Small group whale watching tours on some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES! See whales with us or come again for …More
Orcas Island Whale Watching
Small group whale watching tours on some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES! See whales with us or come again for...
$119

We are the only kayak tour company that is currently able to lead trips to Burrows Island. You will be exploring unique shorelines that few …More
We are the only kayak tour company that is currently able to lead trips to Burrows Island. You will be exploring unique shorelines that few...
$135

Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb …More
Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island
Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb...
$119

Join us to explore the San Juan Islands aboard one of the new fast boats. See an abundance of whales and wildlife including killer whales, …More
Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour
Join us to explore the San Juan Islands aboard one of the new fast boats. See an abundance of whales and wildlife including killer whales,...
$119

Explore the stunning west side of San Juan Island on this half-day kayak tour, designed for adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Paddle alongside expert guides, …More
Explore the stunning west side of San Juan Island on this half-day kayak tour, designed for adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Paddle alongside expert guides,...
$175

Explore the stunning waters of San Juan Island on a full-day kayak tour designed for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts. Paddle along the west side, …More
Explore the stunning waters of San Juan Island on a full-day kayak tour designed for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts. Paddle along the west side,...
$190

Never gone rock climbing outdoors or indoors, then this is for you! Learn the basics and after this adventurous course, you will be able to …More
Never gone rock climbing outdoors or indoors, then this is for you! Learn the basics and after this adventurous course, you will be able to...
$260

For those who are especially passionate about Orcas, this trip is for you! Be prepared for up to five hours on the water in the …More
Orca whale tour from Orcas Island
For those who are especially passionate about Orcas, this trip is for you! Be prepared for up to five hours on the water in the...
$199

Cypress Island is unique among the hundreds of amazing islands here in the San Juan archipelago. It is one of the crown-jewels of the San …More
Cypress Island is unique among the hundreds of amazing islands here in the San Juan archipelago. It is one of the crown-jewels of the San...
$677

This is a one-way trip through the San Juan Islands. Nobody else does anything like this 5-day tour. You will get to see parts of …More
This is a one-way trip through the San Juan Islands. Nobody else does anything like this 5-day tour. You will get to see parts of...
$1,469
Tuesday, September 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Wilderness Explorer is in San Juan Islands WA on Monday, September 13, 2027. If the cruise line changes those hours, we’ll move your tour to a time that fits or refund it in full, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.
Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.
Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.
Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.
Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in San Juan Islands WA, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.
Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
If your cruise line cancels the stop in San Juan Islands WA, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.
Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.
Call us any time, day or night: our number is in your confirmation email. Your confirmation also has a local contact number for your tour. To check, change or cancel your booking yourself, go to Bookings in your account.
Most shore excursions can be canceled free up to 24 hours before they start (San Juan Islands WA time). A few tours have a different policy, and each tour page shows its own. Cancel under Bookings in your account, or call us. If your ship skips San Juan Islands WA, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
If your tour is canceled because of the weather, we’ll offer you another time that day that still fits your ship. If there isn’t one, you get a full refund or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.
Yes, and it’s free. Change the date or time yourself under Bookings in your account up to 24 hours before the tour, subject to availability, or call us and we’ll do it for you.
Yes, Cool Shore Excursions is a legit business. We are a registered travel and excursion booking platform based in Florida, serving customers worldwide. We hold active licenses with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and maintain strong customer ratings across major review platforms.
On Trustpilot, we maintain a high rating, with users frequently praising our guides’ professionalism, the quality of our local tours, and our customer support. We are officially registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as a professionally licensed travel agency with an A+ rating. In addition to stellar Trustpilot & BBB ratings, we feature tour reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Viator and TripAdvisor
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