Ballard went above and beyond to make our tour happen. Our interactions with the owner were great…read more Emma, our guide, was The Best! She was friendly, fun, safe, knowledgeable, energetic and made it feel like we'd been paddling buddies forever. We got lucky and were approached by harbor seals - one even climb aboard! The picnic on the beach is a nice touch. We had a 10/10 experience with Ballard and would highly recommend them.

We had the most wonderful afternoon. Organized and educational, fun and friendly. A must do in…read moreSeattle!

Great price for a tandem kayak plus kind and helpful…read morestaff. Would come here again!

I'll start by saying: call ahead and make a reservation!…read more We were lucky enough to still get 2 paddleboards when we drove in on a Saturday this past August, but several families who were trying to get kayaks could not get them as they were fully booked! Check in took a bit, there was a long line, and then we had to wait around 15 minutes for the staff to bring out our paddleboards from the boathouse to the launch spot (which of course ate into our 1 hour rental). I believe all of this could have been avoided if we booked ahead! Will definitely be back again next summer, because the spot and the gear is amazing, just hoping the service gets a bit better :)

We took the Puget Sound Tour with Sophie. While I think there is more she could have told us about…read morethe region, she did share some things we had not learned before. The kayaks were excellent, the instructions and safety preparation well done. Overall a great day on the water, will return for other tours or just to rent.

My fiance and I were in Seattle for a few days pre Alaska cruise and decided to spend an afternoon…read moretouring around Alki. I had been very briefly before with my best friend and I knew I would love to see more of the island. I reserved a pair of bikes online beforehand from Alki Kayak Tours as they are quite literally, right next to the ferry drop off on Alki. When we arrived, the bikes were ready to go and we were able to take off within minutes. We spent a few hours riding around the island, stopping for ice cream and to snag a beer at one of the local breweries. It was such a fun way to take in the beautiful views of downtown Seattle, the bay, the gorgeous homes, and Mt. Rainier. We were about 30 minutes late in returning our rentals and they didn't charge us or even really care and returning the bikes was seamless. I highly recommend this as an activity and would 100% do it again!

Service and pricing was great! Standup paddle boarding is not easy, but it was super fun for my…read morebuddies and I! Great way to admire the views of Seattle! It was super warm in the middle of October! The water felt great

The place is great but I overheard the owner Ray being so verbally abusive to his employees that I…read morewould never return. It's sad to see a business owner treat people this was.

it's a great place to take kayak classes I learned from…read moreRobert in a private class He helped me to advance a lot, especially in recovery techniques, strokers and many other things He is a very devoted coach giving very helpful individualized instructions. Also he helped me a lot with selecting gear I highly recommend Salmon Bay Paddle

Agree with the other reviews about the amazing depth of knowledge of Rob and his team (Robert &…read moreSuzanne for my basics class). I learned so much about a range of SUP-related topics. Once we were on the water, the real-time individualized feedback was superbly useful - it let me know what to keep doing, and what I should change to paddle more efficiently. I had a lot of fun learning with Rob/team and the other students, and I was even approached by a curious seal! One thing I wanted to highlight is Rob & team's emphasis on safety. I so appreciated how seriously they take SUP safety. I felt very safe in their care, and after this class I feel confident about venturing out onto the Sound, with a SUP buddy or two, to practice what I learned in class. Looking forward to taking another class with them in the near future!

I was at Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center this month for an event - the outdoor activities would…read morebe wasted on my anyhow, I'm a bit on the lazy side. I'd never been there before and found the drive there quite serene. Often, I'll be going somewhere in the Seattle area and be in total awe of how beautiful the trees, mountains, and water are. It was one of those moments as my carpool came around a winding road towards the facility. Just breathtaking (and no rain at the moment). The effect was completed with about 50 seagulls and 25 geese hanging out on and/or near the docks. I love birds - they're just a little messy sometimes. The main building offers either an elevator or stairs to the next floor. On the second floor, you can find pretty much everything you'll need - the main room (with fireplace), two balconies, bathrooms, kitchens, and more of the stunning view I described earlier. Most of our activities took place in the main room. There were high ceilings and hanging lights. The facility offered both round and straight tables with plenty of chairs. The hardwood floor was beautiful. The staff was great and super responsive to our needs, facility was perfect, and our event design was fantastic! A great day in a great location!

Part of Seattle Parks & Rec…read more I took sailing lessons here this summer - and it was SO FUN! An affordable option for sailing. Being city run means it's cheap (in a good way though). Plus a great way for me to take full advantage of all the ducats I pony over to the city in sales tax and parking tickets! I now have on my fridge a piece of paper saying I'm certified by the City of Seattle to sail. NEAT-O.

A wonderful SUP spot right on Juanita beach - though you do have to walk a bit to the launch spot…read more They have TANDEM and even FOUR PEOPLE, Eight people SUPs! and THREE PEOPLE KAYAKS! I have never seen paddle boards so gigantic. I paid $29 (+ tax) for 1 hour on a single paddle board. I forgot to take pictures, I wish I did :( The staff were super nice and gave very thorough instructions. The check in and check out process is really easy.

We had a great time paddling on the lake during Labor Day weekend. Jeff was super accommodating to…read moreallow us to switch from Adam Street rental to Juanita location. He gave us a quick lesson and set us up with the paddles and off we go. The kids went off without any problem, I had to kneel for a few mins before I can stand up. As long as you are paddling, it is not hard to stand up. You can see the beautiful skyline and lovely area around the Juanita reserve area. The water was clean and clear. We had so much fun! It was a wonderful way to enjoy the last bit of summer. We will be back next year.

We rented two jetski for the day(4 hour rental) and a facilitator to help us(Osbourne, definitely…read morerecommend him). Because a few incident happened and he was super helpful on them. At first we got there a little late due to traffic, but Osbourne greeted us nicely and helped unload the jetski into the water and such. After we met up with our group at the beach, our first group got on and that's where the incident happened. They got too excited and turned the engine on where it was too shallow, and to no surprise it caught rocks into the propeller of the jetski, which caused that jetski to be unusable. Because of that, we could only use one jetski, but Osbourne was kind enough to contact his company to send out another jetski so our group don't have to be waiting on only one, also there was no extra charge at that point(tho I don't think that could always be the case depending on the damage on the jetski each have caused). But all in all, I'll definitely recommend paying the extra cost for a facilitator, also highly recommend Ohana Kai Watersport for rentals. Aside from the incident, we all had a good time and very much enjoyed the experience. Thank you Osbourne and Ohana Kai Watersports :)

The kid delivers the jet ski and gives a price for gas and inspects jet skies. i returned them and…read morewas released with no damages and apx price for gas. the next day, charges came thru with damages and more gas than was used. The owner and worker did not give me a bill and refused to correct the overcharges. BEWARE OF THIS CROOK. I talked to other renters and they said this business did the same UPCHARGES to them. HIS FIVE STAR REVIEWS ARE FROM HIS FRIENDS AND HE PAYS FOR GOOD REVIEWS. I DID NOT PAY THE BILL BUT IM THE SISTER OF YOUR RENTAL FROM LAST WEEKEND ON LAKE TAPPS. I LIVE ON THE ISLAND AND JOINED THE COUPLE ON MY BOAT FOR A TOUR AROUND THE LAKE. Be nice to hard working people. STOP THE FRAUD. Turning your ass over to the Attorney general of Washington State Consumer protection division.