The experience was fabulous, the scenery was stunning, and the guides were spectacular! They were friendly and fun! Plenty of time for photographs, and the guides were so encouraging and helpful. Great personalities. Thanks so much! read more

I went on the sunset tour, with Tim as our guide, with my sister and a visiting cousin.. We had a great two days staying at Friday Harbor, due in part, for kayaking.. Tim made us feel safe, he was fun, knowledgable, all in all a great guide.. Beautiful scenery, and the big plus, was getting to see a bald eagle up closer than I ever have, could see his talons, eyes looking at us, WOW! read more

We booked a three hour mother-daughter trip with Crystal Seas Kayaking and loved every minute of it. William was the perfect guide - clear, precise, knowledgeable, gentle, and kind. He gave meticulous instructions for good form while paddling and for basic safety. We loved his peaceful presence and felt so grateful for a serene trip on some really glassy waters! read more

Crystal Seas Kayaking - Our guide, William, let us stop for a photo shoot! - Boating Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

"Both guides made the trip fun and enjoyable. They prepared excellent meals every time. They were professional and took care of every need, while also being personable and fun." read more

We took a full day kayak trip. My wife and I kayak regularly so we were comfortable with how it should work. The problem is that we wanted to see whales. They are splashed all over the web site. We knew there was a "chance" we would not see the whales. When we got there, the guide told us he doubted we would see the whales as they are not there right now. Very frustrating. The equipment was nice and well maintained. Getting in on the docks was great even though i have some mobility problems. The guide was nice. I'm not sure I would call him a "naturalist" as I knew more than him on a lot of things. The family that was with us were kind of crazy. They kayaked hard and vigorously - like it was a race. I was more in the mood to look around, take pictures, etc. we thought the guide should have more assertively set the pace. We kayaked to keep up. It was kind of crazy. I was sore for a few days afterwards and remember I do kayak regularly. So all in all it was okay. Good boats, good guide, good scenery. Felt a bit like the whale thing was false advertising. Feel like we could enter a kayak race now! Once our blisters heal from our vigorous paddling, we will probably like it better. Next time we will do a boat to improve our chances of seeing the whales. read more

Bought the sun set kayaking from groupon and went with few friends. It's really a fun and Definately recommend. We got Irine and abbey as our kayaking instructor and they were really cool and told us a lot of the San Juan islands history while kayaking towards the sunset. read more

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We did the sunset kayak tour and loved it! They have an office right by Friday Harbor but they drive you to snug harbor resorts where we take off. The kayaks were in great shape and they even give you extra protection from the water so you don't have to worry about getting your bottom half wet. The guides were very friendly and informative. They take you along the west coast of San Juan Island and we were lucky enough to see a pod of whales! J pods we believe. They got so close to us--within ten feet. We were a little nervous but we huddled together and stayed still while they passed by. Not every tour is as lucky as us but I'm sure you will still have a good time. The sunset tour is the best I think because you won't get sunburned and the views are great. read more

Great little three hour tour. Sets off from Snug Harbor (the West side of the Island has better weather - something about how clouds break up over the ONP). It is really peaceful there, as was the trip. A young man (Cory) met us who was very nice and efficient and got us into the water very quickly. I did miss the Groupon and have to pay the $85/person rate but it was well worth it. Saw seals swimming and laying on rocks, blue herons, bald eagles, ducks and interesting marine life (negative tide). Later in the year (June and after) you'll probably see whales. Beautiful houses to look at and Canada to the west. By far, the best part was the info from Cory. Usually. I'd rather rent a kayak and do whatever I want - Luckily I booked this tour instead; we learned about the history of the Island, types of marine life and birds, how to identify birds by the position of their nests and about the homes we past by. Really did learn a lot of interesting things. Did you know that the world's foremost authority on Killer whales has a house on the island and does his work there? Or, that the Campbell's soup family owns a home on this coastline and has a room in the shape of their soup can? Or, that there is an Island that was bought by the owner of Oakley sunglasses and turned into a wild game hunting reserve? They have good boats and spray skirts so we stayed warm and dry. Our guide was so knowledgeable; he led us a bit and then let me and my lady have some space to goof and whisper sweet nothings. Remember to bring cash to tip your guide - if you forget you can do it at the office in Friday Harbor, though. read more

The tour was great, and we got to see a pod of Orcas going by! I've lived in the PNW for 6 years and never saw whales until that! And got to see a beautiful sunset to boot! read more

Indeed, I have experienced a much better San Juan Island kayaking tour, which is led by multiple guides and provides drinking water and lunch. I brought a Groupon. I reserved for a whole day tour in May. However, due to low enrollment, my tour was canceled at the last minute. I moved my reservation to July. Today my friend and I had a young tour guide(Erin) who is informative but not experienced to give padling instructions to beginner like my friend. As a result, my friend has not paddled correctly and hurt his hands. The front desk staff members are friendly but lack professionalism. Overall I was disappointed. My other San Juan Islad kayaking tour surely sat my standards high. read more

My family went out with Crystal Seas Kayaking for a 3 hour tour during our summer trip. It was a gorgeous day, and the water was perfect for kayaking! Our guide, Joe, was fantastic. He had a great knowledge of the area we were in, and pointed out all sorts of neat things to us - from landmarks, to starfish, to cool cave areas accessible by kayak only during high tide (which is when we went!). I mentioned my love of otters, and he kept an eye out for river otters the whole 3 hours, and because of his good eye we were able to see one on the beach. It made my day! He also helped us out by mentioning great places to eat on the island, including his mother's bakery, which we ended up visiting twice because it was so good! The kayaks themselves were easy to use, and even my 9 year old niece was able to use it well with no prior experience. Everything felt safe, and we were able to relax and take in the sights. We would definitely kayak with Crystal Seas again! read more

Hubby and I went on a "sunset kayak tour". Neither of us had been kayaking before and thought this would be a romantic outing as part of our anniversary weekend. It was a Monday and late in the tourist season, so we were the only people on the tour. The guide was extremely patient and helpful with us as beginners. We had a blast! The guide was informative and easy going. We saw a group of Orcas jumping about, porpoises, seals and lots of birds. The wildlife we saw was definitely a bonus and in no way controlled by the tour company. I would absolutely recommend this to a friend, especially a first-time kayaker. Now that I know what I am doing I would probably rent one and go out on my own terms. I do think this was well worth the money. read more

My friend and I went sea kayaking on a Monday afternoon. We walked in and asked if there were any spots available - the lady at the counter called to check at the harbor and confirmed spots. It was $75 for each person in the summer. We were given rides to the harbor on their shuttle. Our tour guide was Matt, who was really helpful and approachable. It was my first time kayaking, and the waters were calm and with his guidance, I felt like I'd been kayaking forever. He knew quite a lot about the island and was very sociable. We were out with two other couples and everyone was nice to talk to. I had a really great time kayaking and kind of want to buy my own kayak now. This was probably my favorite activity on the island. We didn't compare prices because we just decided to walk in and take whatever we could get. I made a comment to my friend about how I'd been spending so much money just on the island. I meant it as a "HAH this is hilarious and sad how poor I'm becoming" and the lady at the counter was super nice and offered me a 10% student discount even though I hadn't asked. Thanks! read more

Sam was an excellent guide! He gave us excellent history lessons, pointed out the local wildlife and kept checking in to make sure we were doing ok. Would definitely request him again for a return trip. We saw herons, huge jellyfish and at least 10 baby seals! read more

This place was great! Super accomodating to our last minute planning the day of when all others said they were full. We didn't see any whales....looks like we missed them by only about 30 minutes. Tim was our guide and had an answer for any and every question we threw at him. Definitely recommend this place when visiting Friday Harbor! read more

Crystal Seas Kayaking - Tour guide Tim was super knowledgeable, fun, and just great at his job! Thanks Tim! - Boating Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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No orca whales seen, but had a good time! Booked on Groupon for $55 -- great deal! Let me start off by saying don't be put off by the folks answering the phone. They're not all that friendly but it's not reflective of the tour itself. I was worried that the snarky, condescending attitude I got over the phone with both attendants would translate into a bad tour -- not the case! William was a fantastic guide and really put in the work to give us a great afternoon of kayaking. Basically he saved the day for Crystal Seas. Because we didn't want to be at the ferry docks in Anacortes at the crack of dawn, we decided to go with the half day kayaking trip. First, William got us situated in the kayaks (a real process if you're not familiar with it) and gave a quick kayaking lesson so that every stroke would count. The wind was strong and the waves were pretty rough, so we spent the majority of the time in calmer waters rather than out in the open area. Though this reduced our chances of seeing orcas (we didn't), we still saw seals, starfish and many bald eagles! William was a certified naturalist and provided a lot of information on the local marine life, as well as a bit of history on the old British camp area along the shoreline. He was extremely patient with us, and we never felt pressured to go faster than we were comfortably going. All in all, a fantastic afternoon in the San Juans. read more

Our tour guide Tim was great, wonderful energy and personality, and a wealth of knowledge and information! My husband and I had a wonderful time and even though we didn't see killer whales (know it is tough) we had a wonderful time and plan to come back again and book with Crystal Seas! This was one of the highlights of the trip for us, thank you!! read more

My wife and I recently went on a three day/two night kayak camping trip with Crystal Seas and the trip surpassed our (high) expectations. Our guide was excellent: knowledgeable about the islands and wildlife, lots of kayaking experience, and a personable, interesting person. The food was terrific and plentiful; I've never eaten so well on a camping trip and it was obvious they're buying higher end, local and organic foods. If you like to eat you won't be disappointed. And then the islands! They were splendid, as always. This was an excellent trip and Crystal Seas runs a professional, high quality operation. I strongly recommend a visit to the San Juans and a kayak trip with Crystal Seas. read more

Wonderful 3-hour sea kayaking trip on the coast line! Loved getting out on the water in such a stunning location. Our guide, Tim, phenomenal - so funny and knowledgeable and really clued his group into the magic and natural wonder of the island. We saw a sea otter, so many birds, incredible algae (it grows 16 inches a day!!) and more. It was wonderful and a very special part of my visit to the Pacific Northwest! read more

Already have recommended this experience to many other friends and family in Utah. Joe (our guide) and Sam were awesome! Angie was very helpful on the phone - I knew nothing about Friday Harbor - glad she told me we had to take a ferry from Anacortes ;) read more

Nice organization Knowledgeable guide New Kayaks Instruction for beginners Spray skirts so you stay pretty dry With a larger group we got on the water about 30mins late, and they didn't extend our time on the water. We didn't see any whales, but we did see starfish, jellyfish, seals, and a blue heron. Even without seeing too much it was fun to be out kayaking, and enjoying the island from a different view. Was it worth $75 each? hmmmm, I don't think so = 4 stars read more

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Crystal Seas was fantastic from from start to finish! Always friendly and competent on the phone and in person. Our guide, Alex, was top-notch. He gave fantastic instructions, pointed out many landmarks and animals, and was concerned for everybody's safety. He seems to genuinely enjoy his job and enjoy showing people around the island, and it shows. The highlight of the day: we were lucky enough to have a pod of 3 orcas swim about 30 feet from us! It was an experience I'll never forget. Once I got past the fear, the exhilaration of seeing these creatures from this vantage point is indescribable. I feel bad for people who do the boat tours; I can pretty much guarantee that experience is nothing compared to what we got. We also saw a jellyfish, several bald eagles, and many seals. Just one gripe: kayaking companies seem to like to promote this activity for people of all physical fitness levels. FALSE. If you cannot do a single push-up, you might want to reconsider your plans for a full-day of shoulder/arm/chest workout. Common sense, no? Apparently not for our fellow kayakers, who Alex had to tow. Seriously, people: come on. If you have no physical strength or endurance, this is probably not an activity for you. Also: PLEASE TIP your guide if he/she's going above and beyond the call of duty. And even if they don't. If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford this activity. Overall: an incredible day that I will never forget. Thank you, Crystal Seas! read more

After calling another company and figuring out through their non-reply that they would not open for business for another month, we were happy to receive a quick reply from Angie at Crystal Seas. Although rain and wind was in the forecast, we decided to hang in there and go ahead with our plans to escape Seattle for the weekend. We did an early morning hike at Mt. Finlayson in rain and cold wind. Angie called us and said it was raining but the seas were calm and asked us if we wanted to cancel, but we were still game. In typical Northwest weather fashion, when we arrived at Snug Harbor, it suddenly stopped raining and the sun started to glow behind the clouds. The paddling was glorious, with eight to ten different species of birds including varieties of gulls, bald eagle, oyster catcher (red eyes!), king fisher, guillemot, cormorant, great blue heron, bufflehead, geese, and possibly a merganser. A few seals here and there poked there heads up to spy at us out in Haro Strait as we rolled on the low waves from Juan de Fuca Strait. Our guide, Adam, a native of San Juan Island, was full of information about the local flora and fauna, history, and a good instructor in kayaking technique. Our ten year old daughter was enthralled by his explanations of how kelp grows 18 inches a day in summer, and how the seed patches on the graceful strands form new colonies of kelp. Although it was too early in the season to see the orcas (and we knew that before booking the trip), I was saddened to learn that 70% of the babies do not survive due to the heavy metals and toxins concentrated in mother's milk. Paddling today with Crystal Seas Kayaking made us realize what an amazingly beautiful world we live in, and how quickly we are losing it. read more

We had a great time kayaking with our tour guide Caleb. He was amazing!! He did a great job and was very patient with us. Very solid guy and we really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come back and book them again! read more

Great tour! We did a 4 day Inn to Inn tour and it was great! Our guides, Hannah and Julian were fantastic and very knowledgable about the area and the wildlife . We especially enjoyed the sea kayaking and got to see eagles , herons , starfish and seals up close. Julian and Hannah were able to make sure everyone was comfortable and were flexible to our interests and made sure they met the needs of everyone in our group. The inns were lovely and the food was fresh, local and delicious. I highly recommend up grading to the road bike and taking your bike shoes and pedals if you have them read more

Our kayaking adventure started late due to a miscommunication regarding being picked up at the harbor. Regardless our tour guide got us on the water relatively quickly. The area, Snug Harbor was absolutely gorgeous--the quaint and quiet nook was the perfect place to relax before and after the tour. Our guide was nice but fairly quiet, explaining a little bit about the whales and other wildlife in the area. Although we didn't see any whales, our group of 8, ranging in skill from absolute beginner to semi-seasoned boaters, seemed to have a good time anyway. Was it worth the $? I'm still considering. Next time I'll probably rent my own and get a few maps and guide books--both to save money and to have more flexible time. Would I recommend this outfit? Yes. Absolutely. To anyone with no kayaking experience, or for those who are looking for a relaxing few hours on a kayak with some incredible views of wildlife and the mountains along the water. For those with hearts dead set on seeing whales, I might suggest doing one of their bigger vessel tours. read more

Just finished a three day inn kayak trip. We loved it !!! Stayed at the Friday harbor house and it was great. The staff is very attentive to making sure you have a great stay. Both dinners that were included were also top notch. The guides made reservations at two fantastic restaurants and brought us wine and cheese before dinner.. Also the lunches they provided were gourmet with fresh local sourced bread, greens and tomatoes it was truly outstanding. Great guides great service and we had a great time. Will be planning a multi day camping trip sometime in the future with these guys!!! read more

"Casey was such an amazing guide. He was super encouraging and positive when we were feeling tired from kayaking all day. He made us feel super comfortable and it felt more like hanging out rather then an awkward encounter. The camping kayaking combo was such an amazing experience. Being able to see all of the wild life such as the seals otters and orcas was such a once in a life time opportunity. Casey again was awesome and truly made our experience great!" read more

Crystal Seas took our family (3 teens and 2 adults) on a fantastic 3 hr trip last weekend. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had an awesome time and would definitely go with them again. Great for beginners. The only reason for a star deduction is whomever the woman is that works in the office was extremely rude and unfriendly both times I called. She seemed to be very busy, so I can understand being a bit flustered - but part of the job is customer service and she didn't seem to have a bit of it. read more

When we walked into the office in Friday Harbor the person there looked us over and said, "You booked the day-long tour ... ? So ... have you kayaked before?" And though I've been kayaking for 10 years she scared me a little and made me wonder whether I could do this. Well, I could. And it was great. We didn't see any whales, but we did see harbor seals, a *lot* of eagles, and some mighty beautiful places around the San Juan Islands. Our guide, Alex, was friendly, knowledgable, and good at gauging our skills/interests and going from there. He also kept us safe in windy conditions with tide/current challenges and I was glad for his comfort and familiarity with the seascape. All this *and* he was working to train in a new guide, Maggie, at the same time. Bravo to Alex! So apart from the office person who I felt may have been ageist or judging us and our ability on our appearance (grey hair, both of us), and the fact that I didn't get a Groupon either, it was still a wonderful day and a great overall experience. read more

We booked a 2 day, one night camping kayak trip in July. When we booked this, we explained we had to be back in Friday Harbor for a ferry to Seattle on day 2 that was leaving at 4pm. We were told that would not be a problem whatsoever and we would be back in plenty of time. We were leaving on an early morning flight from Seattle the next day so this was pretty critical. So we went ahead. Before I explain what ended up happening let me first say that the guides we had were super nice, hard working, very helpful, and certainly focused on our safety...no complaints there. The equipment seemed all top notch (although our kayak steering system was broken when we set off and we were delayed an hour waiting for a replacement and lost the trip's coffee and tea in the confusion). We were also a bit disappointed to learn that we had to go in double kayaks rather than singles, but understandably that was more our own fault for not checking and once out there we realized why - it's much safer to be in the doubles for novices. Also, on our first day of kayaking we did see some Orcas fly by...though we only saw one group for a flash second as they jumped in unison, and then they were gone after two jumps. Still - great we got to see that. In addition, the food was super tasty - awesome fish tacos, tasty french toast, pesto pasta lunch - A+. So no complaints there. However, we did notice the weather report looked bad before setting out. It was cold and rain in the forecast, and for day 2 we saw that the forecast predicted 10-20mph winds. We of course depend on the kayak company to make the right decisions in terms of trip safety and the chance to provide an adequate experience when setting out. Although they can't control cold rainy weather, and while we'd rather have sunny days, that's out of everyone's control and shouldn't prevent a trip. However when you have windy conditions that prevent kayaking safely - that's when it comes down to the kayak company deciding to cancel excursions rather than put people out. On our day 2 after a night of pouring rain all night (again while not fun, that's fine, not atypical for rain in the PacNW - i like hearing randrops on a tent fly anyway) - we began our day and kayaked about a mile on a protected harbor, and then when looking out across the channel, winds and choppy waters were too great for us to advance safely for the remaining 7 or so miles. We camped on a beach and eventually they called the trip off because there was a 'small craft advisory' and so we were rescued by a ferry boat kayaks and all and brought back to the harbor. Yes we made our ferry to Seattle, but I left with the distinct feeling that the kayak company Crystal Seas knew in advance that there was a good chance we wouldn't get to kayak on day 2, but sent us anyway, rather than face refunding us for the trip, or for much of the trip and just having us do a day trip for day 1. This 2 day one night trip is hardly cheap, and to have lost an entire day of kayaking from the bargain made me feel a bit shortchanged. It seems to me that Crystal Seas should have converted our trip to a day trip and canceled the overnight and return, or selected an itinerary that drastically reduced the chance of that and given us the option in advance whether or not to take the risk. Contacting the owner afterwards to explain our reaction, he didn't agree with the above logic and the best we were offered was a 10% discount on a future trip (being we live 3000 miles away not much help for us). He said we could actually have kayaked that day but since we had to be back by the 4pm ferry he couldn't send us on that longer route. But he knew that was our situation before we left on the trip, and he never mentioned to us when we booked that the 4pm ferry might mean we could miss a day of kayaking. So there was no aforementioned planning for this. The 4pm ferry was stated to be 'not a problem at all'. So anyway, good food, good guides, good kayaks, good scenery, but it's expensive - and beware - once you book, you pay whether you kayak or not it seems. read more

In full disclosure, we got the special coupon deal for 2 to go kayaking from Friday Harbor this summer. SPecifically, the 'whale watching' kayaking tour, only valid during the summer months. My husband and I went earlier this summer- we were the only ones in the tour besides the guide! Only after we had taken the ferry and arrived did the guide tell us that there weren't really any whales there yet. That's the whole reason we bought the voucher! Some might like just a leisurely kayaking trip seeing a few seal or starfish, but our main intent was to see the whales, as we'd never seen them before. Nicely, the owner called us up after he heard that we were disappointed and he offered for us to go again; he mentioned that our guide had just moved back to the area and was a bit mistaken about the whales. Despite the fact that we were frustrated about how their employees were not kept up to speed, we were pleased with the customer service at that point even though it would involve us paying another ferry cost and costs of parking and driving to Anacortes from Seattle. SO we ventured on the 2nd kayaking trip in September. Our family was going on the boat trip and we were going on the kayak again. We heard everyone talking about how all 3 pods of whales were out that day- J, K, and L pods and that people had seen them. The kayaking group that returned just before us even said that we saw whales. But did we see whales? Nope. None. Oh, our family in the boat saw whales- tons of them. We, however, did not see any. How does that happen? Maybe it was due to the guide and his (un)willingness to venture into the parts where the more likely sightings would be. Adam was a much better guide than our first guide, but this time we didn't even see any seals because of the tide levels covering their usual rock hangout. Bottom line-- if you want to see whales, go on a boat. If you want a slow stroll on the water just for the experience of kayaking, do this. When the groupon shows the PICTURE of the deal with a huge orca and mentions "up to a 90% chance" of whale sightings, we should have seen whales after all the cost and energy involved in 2 treks out there. Here is what was advertised in the groupon deal (notice #2): * Picturesque San Juan Island * Natural wildlife & orca whales * Naturalist tour guides * Free shuttle from Friday Harbor Boo. Disappointed. We won't try a 3rd time. read more

Although we did not get to see an orca, the trip exceeded my expectations. Brett is a wonderful guide and a phenomenal cook. The meals were incredible! Both he and Emily, who was the guide in training, were friendly, professional and made sure we had everything we needed. During our pre-trip prep they did a thorough job explaining the equipment, the route, and safety procedures. And then during the trip they made sure to stop at good times so we never felt like we were being pushed. It was an absolute joy being on a trip with them. I would certainly go with Crystal Seas again!!" read more

This is an excellent active tourism (kayaking, bicycling, camping, etc.) company and has tours led by excellent guides. We went on a three day kayak and bike tour and every aspect of the tour was amazing. The instructions on kayaking were simple and effective, the choice of kayaking locations was gorgeous and interesting (we spotted several orca and seals), the picnic lunches were simple and delicious, and the bike trip was super fun. We biked through tough uphills and fast downhills, toured a lavender farm and an alpaca ranch. It was all so much fun and the guides were very attentive, changing the itinerary to suit what we wanted. read more

We were the only ones picked from friday harbor on our trip. They picked us up for free and drove us down to snug harbor. We were on a trip with a family of 4 and a tour guide. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and set about to show us as much wildlife as possible. He tours with the company across the country and in costa rica so he has a lot of kayaking experience. We unfortunately did not see any whales, but we did see sea lions, star fish, and blue heron. It was a great and fun experience, and I wouldn't have minded doing it longer then 3 hours. The best part was this is the first time that I did not fall out of my 2 person kayak! read more

Although our primary tour guide was late to take us on a sea kayaking tour starting from Snug Harbor in Mitchell Bay on San Juan Island, we didn't really mind since we were on vacation, and our tour guide in training regaled us with stories of his travels. Having chosen to visit the San Juan Islands just before high tourist season there, we were fortunate to be the only people on the tour, with one-to-one tour guide to tourist ratio. Kayaking around the West side of San Juan Island for three hours was enjoyable and informative. Our guides were both knowledgeable and had a sense of humor, instilling a sense of both wonder and respect for wildlife as we skirted around rocks with seals and through funky-looking bull kelp. If you're not an avid outdoors person or kayaker: sure your arms will be tired, but you'll have seen a lot more of the wildlife than if you were standing on a big boat for whale watching. Note: Make sure to bring some cash for tip, even though you can give them your credit card for the actual tour cost. Edit: okay, so we also didn't mind the late tour guide because later they said they'd give us a significant discount. However, I checked my credit card online yesterday and it doesn't appear to have been discounted at all. Booo. read more

A large group of friends and I chose Crystal Seas Kayaking for a few hour tour. Several of us had never kayaked previously. From start to finish, it was a great experience. Our check-in was smooth. The van ride to the harbor was fun. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the island, the kayaks, the wildlife, and much more. Great times! read more

We had a great full-day kayaking with Erin as our guide. We saw a lot of wildlife, including an orca breaching across the water. Erin listened carefully and shared a lot of information about the geography, wildlife, and history of the region. We look forward to doing this again. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, and layers. You'll have a terrific time if you are up for paddling all day. read more

First off we had a blast! Our guide Erin was amazing. She answered all of our questions and made my wife and I super comfortable on the water. She was full of information about the sound and its wildlife. We couldn't have asked for a better time and day to go on. The water was almost empty as we started and due to the other half of our party not showing we got a guided tour for just the two of us. It was so personal. Again I can't express how much we enjoyed ourselves. I can't beleive we haven't taken this trip sooner. read more

We've been kayaking a bunch and were at first disappointed that we couldn't rent kayaks and venture on our own... that we had to book a guided tour... but the guide was fantastic. Even as experienced sea kayakers we had a really good time. We learned a lot and saw otters, eagles, a seal, and a sea lion popped up right next to us and blew water at me! We also saw starfish and jelly fish and other sea life. Fantastic trip. read more