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Crystal Seas Kayaking Kayak the west-side of San Juan Island. See orcas, seals, eagles and more. Naturalist guides. 16th season. Owner operated. 877-SEAS-877 |
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Outdoor
Odysseys Kayaking "Eagles and Orcas" San Juan Island Kayaking. 23 years offering 1- to 4-day tours. 1-800-647-4621 |
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San Juan Islands Activities
Sea Kayaking
Sponsored Listing
Discovery Sea
Kayaks. One Spring Street, PO Box 2743, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone:
1-866-461-2559. E-mail
Discover the San Juan Islands by Sea Kayak, the way the San Juan Islands
were meant to be explored. First-timers and seasoned kayakers alike will
appreciate our
commitment
to small group size, unique launching points and destinations that take us
away from the well-beaten kayak paths many other sea kayak outfitters use,
while still giving you the opportunity to enjoy all the spectacular natural
wonders the San Juan Islands have to offer. Day and sunset trip, Multi-day
camping tours, Kayak rentals, retail paddle and outdoor clothing offered at
our waterfront store.
Sponsored Listing
Anacortes Kayak
Tours. 1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-588-1117;
Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801; Fax: 360-293-2966.
E-mail
Sea kayaking the best of the San Juan Islands has never been
more
convenient. Avoid ferry hassles by departing from beautiful Anacortes-
Homeport of the San Juans. You can kayak along undeveloped and "off the
beaten path" shorelines using our high-speed catamaran, the Island Express.
This vessel was custom-built for beach landings, enabling you to discover
kayaking in the solitude of the Secret Side of the San Juan Islands. Join
our naturalist guides as we search for whales, eagles, harbor seals, and so
much more!
Sponsored Listing
Crystal Seas Kayaking.
70 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4223; Toll-free:
1-877-SEAS-877. E-mail
Kayak the beautiful west-side of San Juan Island with our naturalist
guides.
Crystal Seas offers 3 hour, day (6 hour) and multi-day tours and provides
free transportation from Friday Harbor to our kayak docks on Mitchell Bay.
While kayaking be on the lookout for orca whales, harbor seals, sea lions,
porpoise, bald eagles and a variety of sea birds. We specialize in small
groups but can take large private groups as well. Book both your kayaking
and a whale watching cruise though us and receive 10% off. Owner operated
since 1994 by second generation islanders.
Sponsored Listing
Outdoor Odysseys.
86 Cedar Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free: 1-800-647-4621.
E-mail
For 23 years we have offered quality San Juan Island kayak "Eagles and
Orcas" tours.
In 2009, we were named one of the "200 Best Travel Companies" by Nat. Geo.
Adv. Magazine.
● Our Guides: Fun, mature, knowledgeable and personable - average age is 29.
● Our Gourmet Cuisine: Smoked salmon pesto fettuccine, organic salad greens,
Dutch oven apple/pear crisp.
● Beginner's Welcome! - Join us!
Sponsored Listing
Adventure
Associates. PO Box 16304, Seattle, WA 98116. Phone: 206-932-8352;
Fax: 206-935-4789. E-mail
Wake up to brilliant sunrises and the fresh salt air of a San Juan
Islands dawn. Spend your days paddling the blue-green waters of
Puget
Sound on the lookout for seals, porpoises, eagles, and the resident pods of
Orca. Since 1987, we have specialized in women's and coed kayaking trips in
our own Emerald Islands: Our expert naturalists share on- and off-water
secrets of these magical island communities; our small groups (5-12) enjoy
great cuisine, a relaxed pace, and camaraderie around the campfire. No
paddling experience needed.
Sponsored Listing
San Juan
Outfitters. PO Box 325, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-1962;
Toll-free: 1-866-810-1483.
E-mail
Join us for a Whale Watch, Sea Kayak, or Adventure Tour. The San Juan
Islands are considered the best place in the
world
to observe killer whales in the wild, and there is no better location to
depart from than our marine adventure center at Roche Harbor on San Juan
Island. We specialize in small groups, with a low guest to guide ratio.
Whether you are on our whale watch vessel, or kayak tour, guests can expect
to see Killer Whales, Harbor Seals, Porpoise, Seals, Bald Eagles and more.
Families and people of all abilities are welcome.
SAN JUAN ISLANDS GUIDES and OUTFITTERS
Shearwater
Adventures. PO Box 787, Eastsound, WA 98245. Phone: 360-376-4699; Fax:
360-376-2005. E-mail
Blue Otter Outfitters. 2650 Pear Point Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4027; Cell: 360-317-7509.
Crystal Seas
Kayaking. PO Box 3135, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free:
1-877-SEAS-877. E-mail
Discovery Sea
Kayaks. One Spring Street, PO Box 2743, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone
360-378-2559. E-mail
Outdoor
Odysseys. 86 Cedar Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free:
1-800-647-4621. E-mail
Sea Quest Kayak Tours & Whale Watching Trips. PO Box 2424, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5767; Toll-free: 1-888-589-4253; Fax: 360-378-8767. E-mail
San Juan Kayak Expeditions, Inc. PO Box 2041, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4436. E-mail
MAINLAND GUIDES and OUTFITTERS
Anacortes Kayak Tours. 1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221.
Phone: 360-588-1117; Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801; Fax: 360-293-2966.
E-mail
Adventure Associates. PO Box 16304, Seattle, WA 98116. Phone: 206-932-8352; Fax: 206-935-4789. E-mail
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We specialize in small groups with a low guest to guide ratio departing from Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Families and people of all abilities welcome. Call 866-810-1483 E-mail |
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