"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Wildlife & Island Ecotour - Large Group
Join us for some fun on the water while supporting a great cause
Available spots
Service Description
Join us for a magical summer evening on the Salish Sea! We’ll explore open waters and rocky shorelines while learning about the Salish Sea ecosystem and its diverse inhabitants. Wildlife sightings change daily! Your knowledgeable naturalists and captain will steer you towards exciting encounters while teaching lessons ranging from natural history to bioaccumulation! You’ll have the option to participate in casual wildlife observation surveys from the boat. All participants will receive a post-tour trip report and species checklist. 🛥 Vessel: Koinonia – a 48-foot vessel with cozy indoor seating, outdoor viewing decks, and a capacity of 40 passengers. Ticket Options: 🎟 Regular Adult Ticket: $149 🧒 Child Ticket (16 & Under): $99 Your ticket helps fund our mission to connect students and the community with local marine habitats, sparking conservation action through hands-on experiences and awe-inspiring education.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
In the event of any cancellation, regardless of when the cancellation is initiated, the credit card processing fee will not be refunded (3%). Cancellation Refunds vary by course: Spring, Fall, and Winter Programs: if cancelled 5 days prior to the course, the class fee will be refunded to you, less the credit card processing fee (3%). If cancelled any time after that, there will not be a refund for this course. Non-refundable deposits are not refundable. Summer Programs: Cancellations 91+ days prior to session start date = Refundable less CC processing fees & $250 deposit Cancellations between 61 and 90 days prior to session start date = Refundable less CC processing fees & 50% fee of full tuition Cancellations between 0 and 60 days prior to session start date = non-refundable Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and must be received in the above time frames. ____ The Pulse: There are no refunds available for our virtual continuing education program. ____ Fundraiser Ecotours: There are no refunds for this trip.
Contact Details
2201 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA, USA
(360)-230-8018
info@thesalishseaschool.org