An absolutely perfect day; a perfect experience with wonderful guide. We can't give Brandon credit…read morefor the weather, but after such a breathtaking experience, we were praising him for the perfect weather, too. Booking was a breeze, advanced communication was timely and informative, check-in was friendly and easy, and even the drive across the island from Friday Harbor was engaged and informative. But the real magic happened on the water, where we started under mild, overcast skies, and ended with sunshine and perfect weather. Along the way we saw: 1 black fox, 2 harbor seals, 1 harbor porpoise, a rhinoceros auklet (unique diving sea bird), 13+ Bald Eagles, AND TWO HUMPBACK WHALES! The beach side lunch was fantastic... the best turkey sandwich I've ever had, made exceptional by the views and the company. The lack of an Orca sighting made this full day trip an eyelash shy of perfect, but we could not have otherwise been more thrilled with our experience on the water with Brandon and the Discovery Sea Kayak team. Thank you for a magical day on the island. PS - we paid half as much for a full day tour with Discovery as we did for a half day tour on Orcas Island, so this group gets our strongest recommendation!

Did a two day trip. The guide was fantastic. with knowledge of plants, animals, geology and…read moreislands in the area. And the food was excellent, thoughtfully prepared and sensitive to peoples food allergies. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend. Also of note is that the equipment was good quality and well maintained, with the kayaks being stable and relatively easy to steer with an added rudder.

Ben and staff are great to work with. They called us back right away and went out of their way ti…read moreaccommodate our requests. Thank you!!!

We did the 3-day/2-night overnight trip with Sea Quest Kayak and it was absolutely incredible! Our…read moreguide, Scooter, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating--he made sure all 7 of us (with mixed levels of experience) felt included and comfortable the entire time. The planning was spot on, with tides and conditions perfectly timed so everything went smoothly and safely. The camping setup was better than I've ever had--super comfy sleeping bags and pads, I honestly slept better than I do at home! The food was a huge highlight too--fresh ingredients, delicious meals like peanut Thai curry and veggie burritos, and great breakfasts every day. Way beyond our expectations for "camp food." Scooter was constantly checking in, sharing his knowledge of the area, tides, and wildlife, and making sure we had everything we needed. We saw seals, bald eagles, porpoises, salmon jumping right next to our boat, and so many birds. Even though we didn't see whales, the scenery was stunning. Private islands, amazing campsites, and unforgettable sunrises and sunsets over calm water. The whole trip was well-organized, from the packing checklist to the quality equipment. I'd recommend bringing a small dry bag for essentials in the kayak. Overall, this trip is perfect for anyone; families, couples, or groups of friends. We left with amazing memories and can't recommend Sea Kayak and Scooter enough!

Absolutely fantastic three day kayaking experience! Our charming guide led us in tandem kayaks…read morewith all the necessary gear through the islands. Just dress for the weather and you will enjoy the best way to see the San Juan's. We had a great camping experience as part of the journey with plenty of great food. Hannah is a super guide and worked tirelessly to keep us both active and relaxed plus well fed. Appetizers and wine before hearty meals to keep us fueled! Can't wait to go again someday!

F..... amazing trip. Great recreational adventure when everywhere you look, no matter the direction…read moreis a screen saver or postcard setting. Eli & T-sizzle were amazing guides and very thorough in giving you a lifetime experience you will never forget. For me It took planes, trains, boats and automobiles to get there and I was coming in hot. But instantly I was brought to a serenity with nature I will never forget. Could have filmed my own NGC movie. Thank you Eli, T-sizzle and Outdoor Odyssey!

I cannot explain how thankful I am that I chose Western Prince!! Prior to booking, I read that they…read moreallow you to come for a second viewing if whales were not spotted on your trip. We unfortunately saw no whales during our first outing (so many cute seals and eagles though!), but they were able to squeeze us in the next day for another chance at no additional cost. And on that second trip we were blessed to see multiple orca pods socializing together! They had a mic that they inserted into the water, and we got to listen to them socialize. I wasn't aware they had this and it was such a magical experience to hear them! Huge thanks to Ivan and the rest of the crew for this once in a lifetime experience, it was a dream come true!

Well-organized, comfortable, informative, and we spent most of our time looking AT whales, not…read morelooking FOR whales! Excellent experience!

We did the 5 day trip. It was amazing in every way. The tour guides were exceptional:…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and great cooks! This was a challenging trip for us, but I really appreciate the guides careful attention to safety and changing conditions. It was epic and memorable!

We had a great half day morning trip with Ryan as our guide. Even though it was foggy, we learned a…read morelot from Ryan and even heard a whale as well as seeing sea lions and various birds.

This was my second tour with San Juan Safari's. I can't begin to explain how lovely my experience…read morewas for both tours. I think the staff are all professional and knowledgeable. We got to see a pod of 8 orcas, sea lions, seals, deer, and eagles. I would highly recommend!

What a wonderful experience! We took the ferry service to Friday Harbor from Anacortes with our…read moreebike. Fantastic trip and crew. Thanks for a great adventure.

We had such a great experience with Crystal Seas! We booked their three-hour kayaking trip and, the…read moremorning of, realized we'd be getting back later than we wanted (my husband didn't read all the details ). We called to see if it was possible to move our trip up an hour, and they couldn't have been more accommodating--super friendly and flexible. Our guide, Madi was fun, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe and comfortable on the water. The scenery was beautiful, the pace was relaxed, and we really enjoyed learning little bits along the way. Even better, we ended up having the trip to ourselves, which felt like a private tour. We'd absolutely book again with Crystal Seas--big fans!

By far the best kayak tour company I have EVER been on. What can I say a out Tim, our magical…read moremystery tour kayak guide? Well words can't be good enough to tell you how awesome he made all of us feel. He was a walking or in this case kayaking encyclopedia. We learned some much about marine biology, the history of the San Juan's, just life in general. He is a true Renaissance man! Playing in a bluegrass band tonight and laying into by day. A true gem on the Island. Made me think, huh? What a great place to live. On top of all the fun knowledge he imparted he also lost his keys to the sea gods! But that was a temporary glich because one of the younger guys on our tour dove in the ice cold Puget sound waters and retrieved the Kay's and saved the day. Well at least Time's day. Tja is go out to Brandon for his heroics. Such a fun group and funny group. A true gem of an experience here. We left Snug Harbor and paddled the West side with views of Victoria, Sydney and the Olympic mountains. I highly recommend Tim's magical mystery tour! A five star adventure.

Absolutely incredible group of people and guiding service. My org contracted San Juan Outfitters…read morefor a 3 day/3 night trip for 10 people involving hiking, sea-kayaking, and camping on Jones Island. Chance and Tyler were amazing, I cannot say enough positive things about their attitude, leadership, knowledge of the area, and work ethic to ensure we were well fed, comfortable, and having positive experience. Additionally, Kylie from the reservations office was terrific in helping coordinate the logistics of our trip, as many of us came all the way from the East Coast. I highly recommend their services to anyone interested in visiting the San Juan islands.

Amazing experience! Saw orcas and they came right up to our kayak! Sean was great and made sure…read moreeveryone respected their space. Great tour and made my dream come true!

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

Took boat out of Lopez Islander. 10/10 experience. TK and Jake crewed. Loved the small sturdy boat…read moreand the great visibility. Only a dozen folks on board and you can see everything from your seat thru big open windows. We saw bald eagles, steller sea lions, orcas, a grey whale, a minke whale, harbor seals, and lots of seabirds. Good explanations. Loved every minute.

I enjoyed and excellent 3 hour tour with Lara at AKT. The weather was great. I saw lots of local…read morewildlife. Enjoyed seeing the lighthouse and learning about some local geology, wildlife and plant life. This region is beautiful and seeing it by kayak was amazing. Thank you.

Addie was our guide and we had a fun 1.5 kayak tour of Bowman bay and surrounding area. As our…read morefirst time in sea kayaks we were excited to head out. Addie gave us tons of educational info that was cool and interesting. Although we didn't sea orcas breaching over our kayaks like we'd dreamed of, we did see plant life, fish, crab, seals on rocks, and "Ellie Mae" the female elephant seal on shore. 1.5 tour was the perfect amount of time for our day. We even got to taste bull keep leaves- tasty but also very salty lol! Thanks for a great tour Addie!!