Went as a party of 3 to go whale watching for the first time! Lily was our guide and she did a…read morefantastic job educating us about wildlife/conservation/culture and spotting whale activity for us. Highly recommend!

This place is so disappointing they called 24 hours before our reservation and canceled it using a…read moreBS reason. Paid months in advance coming there on a cruise trip. Was the on freaking thing my wife was excited about on our 7 day cruise STAY AWAY from them

Kayaks were in good condition and waters were a little choppy but it was a nice two hours spent…read morekayaking around the area and getting to see Victoria from a different view. They give you quick instructions on how to get in and out of the kayak on your own and then send you off on your own. Of course after you're suited up in their life vest.

From the owner: - Kayak and SUP rentals - Dragon Boat and Outrigger…read moreprograms - Summer kids camps (all paddling sports) - Guided group bookings on Dragon Boat or kayaks/SUPS - Gym access w/ access to amenities, towels, showers - $100 Premium pass: Unlimited access to the gym, fitnesse classes, amenities, towels, kayak rentals, & SUP rentals! - $75 All access pass: Unlimited access to the gym, fitnesse classes, amenities and towels!

We had a fantastic time on our half-day whale-watching tour with expert guides Briar and Adam! Our…read morecaptains, Connor and Jake, were also great! It was a cool, overcast day, so we had excellent visibility out at sea without being blinded by the sun. We saw pods of orcas, Dall's porpoises, humpback whales, and Pacific white-sided dolphins; on land, we even spotted bald eagles and a family of black-tailed deer. Briar shared a wealth of fascinating information about whales, and her passion for the subject really shone through. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Great tour. Went last year for Mother's Day Weekend and saw a good handful of whales and many…read moreseals. Staff are all very friendly and accommodating.

Two thumbs up for Nick and a great time on the lake. The equipment is clean and maintained. Nick is…read morekind and knowledgeable. Thank you. We will be back.

We had such a great experience renting two kayaks and two stand-up paddleboards! He was super…read morefriendly, organized, and accommodating from start to finish. Everything was ready for us, and he made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We had an amazing time out on the water. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back!

I literally "ran" into this business.....on an amazing waterfront run from Esquimalt to the blue…read morebridge heading to Victoria, I stumbled across the Victoria Waterfront Tours sign, and decided that was where I would take my kayaking adventure. We called with 1 hour notice, they had kayaks available for us, and when we arrived, they gave us the royal treatment.... Owner Nici actually loaned me her own splash gear for free! She gave us detailed information on where to kayak, whether it was to venture out into the open water or touring inside the harbour. I can't say enough about her friendliness, hospitality and general caretaking of me and my friend! And, they give you 2 bottles of water for $1.50. Not a bad deal. The views of Victoria Harbor, the shoreline of Victoria, and the amazing vista views of the Olympic Mountain Range of Washington State were absolutely stunning. Priceless. If I find myself in Esquimalt again, I will MOST DEFINITELY patron this business again!

My friend and I went on the seal island guided tour. It was about 2.5 hours long. We arrived…read moreearly and were able to get started ahead of time. The guide Nici made it clear that unless anybody was in a rush to get back we would just kind of take our time out there. A real laid back and friendly experience. I would highly recommend the seal island tour. We shared many laughs as a group and saw some amazing sights. Highly recommend.

Ken (and his crew) were nothing short of world-class, top-notch service and class…read more I live in New York City and was tasked to plan a day cruise (stag outing, full disclosure) for myself and 8 other Americans. Ken and his company, Summer Sun Charters, came highly recommended from VAN locals that I am friends with. Ken was 100% reliable and responsive through out the entire course of investigating, planning and booking our tour. He is extremely genuine and friendly, providing information, pricing and recommendations through out the entire booking process. The boat itself was exactly what we needed. A very clean, well maintained ship that has SO MUCH ROOM and many options for outdoor and indoor congregation. Refreshments were provided by his delightful bartender and Ken prepped his gas grill for us to cook out on. I would recommend Ken, his boat and Summer Sun Charters to anyone in the Vancouver area looking to have a memorable time on the water. THANK YOU KEN! Job well done!

The most hospitable crew ever! Fantastic yacht , cozy , safe and very professional operation. The…read moreonly one to charter and very affordable. Dinner was exquisite..we highly recommend this yacht to anyone considering a cruise to remember.

Nat took my family out last month for an amazing half day on the water. It was truly the highlight…read moreof our month on Orcas! He has gorgeous boats but most importantly, is a very skilled sailor and guide and just such a kind human. We plan to do another sailing with Nat when we're next back on Orcas and I cannot recommend the experience highly enough!

We had an amazing lesson and a wonderful time with Orcas Island Sailing. Nat was so kind and…read morepatient in his learning style and also loads of fun. Highly recommend. We made our way over towards Blakely from the dock at Leiberhaven. Great teacher, great tkme

Had a fabulous birthday party aboard the Fantasea!…read more 20 friends did a nautical theme bash and the staff onboard were great. We opted to order sandwich and sushi platters from Thriftys to be delivered to the boat before we arrived. Turned out well, the staff kept them chilled for us and we all met on the dock before taking off. Great drinks (can't bring your own), but the Captain's "Purple Slurpee" is amazing! Reasonable prices, cheaper than most bars. Bring your own music! CDs are your best bet. I made 3 and had them on rotation for the 3 hour party cruise. Can't wait to go again!

From the owner: Our luxury yacht is skippered by a certified Master Captain with over 30 years of professional…read moremarine experience. With licensed bar, sound system, and on-board bathrooms we're proud to offer a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises, and sea memorials.

A wonderful day on the water with Captain Amio!…read more Since we were on Lopez Island, and the ferry to get back to Friday Harbor was so complicated, Amio picked us up where we were staying, and took us on a fabulous ride. The weather was perfect. We saw porpoise, heron, eagles and seals-as well as a host of beautiful boats The whales didn't make an appearance but we got to see a number of the different harbors through & around the different islands. . Captain Amio's knowledge of the area enhanced our journey. Great day on the water. Noah's communication made it easy to figure out everything. The boat was clean, had a bathroom and OUR 3 hour tour ended successfully. (It was supposed to be a 4 hour tour, but we sacrificed a half hour on each end since he picked us up on Lopez, we thought it was worth it).

Noah and Friday Harbor Boat Rentals (FHBR) were fantastic. I rented the Nordic Sun for an…read moreafternoon island cruise on 7/17/2024 to show my mom and wife more of the San Juan Islands. He is very professional as he sent me a text in the AM asking if we needed anything special to help us prepare etc...so first the Boat...Nordic Sun is a wonderfully restored tug that easily accommodates 6 so having 3 on the boat with Noah was very spacious...the boat is very clean and has a full head!!! Our tour was awesome and Noah added color and history as we cruised while giving us our space to enjoy the beauty and have a glass of wine!!! CAN'T RECOMMEND NOAH ENOUGH....oh and I thought the price for a 4 hour private cruise was very fair!!! we will us Noah and FHBR again!!! Tim B.

My boyfriend and I have stayed here twice now and can't wait to get back. The Landing is our…read morefavorite cabin but we have toured them all. This is the ideal to place to kick back and relax. The cabins are all situated in a way that you don't really notice the other guests. The owners are great, very nice and respectful. The first time there, Lavon gave us a tour of all the cabins when we were scouting places for my boyfriend's sister's wedding. She ended up choosing a place on the peninsula but my boyfriend and I returned here shortly after the wedding because we liked it so much. On the return trip we met the other owner briefly, she saw us out for a walk with our dogs petted them and then we didn't see another soul again for the remainder of our stay. Staying here is like staying at a family member or friend's cabin. It's homey, comfortable and feels lived in. Each cabin has it's own unique decor and feel. They are clean but not hospital sterile. If you're looking for an on-call front desk and team of staff waiting on you, this isn't the place for you. If you want a place to marvel at your surroundings, breath in fresh air, and enjoy some piece and quite with your dogs, you won't find a place better than this.

Just got home from spending 5 nights here this summer and last year too! We had our Uncle &…read moregirlfriend stay at the Clam cottage - for a couple nights down the hill; what a fun time we had.