Seattle Activities
Sea Kayaking

Being surround by water makes Seattle a wonderful place to go kayaking. There are many lakes to paddle on including Lake Union, Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish just to name a few. There are a number of guides and outfitters offering kayaking tours for all ages along with rentals and essential equipment. Explore this page to find information on the various kayaking guides, outfitters, tours, clubs and anything related to kayaking in the Puget Sound.


Outdoor Odysseys. 86 Cedar Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-3533; Toll-free: 1-800-647-4621. E-mail

Whales & wildlife: Our tours launch from the premier spot for our endangered orca whales. While no one can guarantee sitings, we strive Outdoor Odysseys Sunsetto provide a fantastic experience. Food & Amenities: Our cuisine sets us apart in the field: three course dinners, local produce, and dutch oven desserts. Small Numbers: Our small groups insure a more personal experience. Our Gourmet Cuisine: Smoked salmon pesto fettuccine, organic salad greens, Dutch oven apple/pear crisp. Giving Back: Outdoor Odysseys donates a portion of profits to organizations protecting our environment.

Alki Kayak Tours.
Alki Kayak Tours

Launch Location: Seacrest Boathouse and Pier. 1660 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-953-0237. E-mail


Sea Kayaking Clubs

Olympic Kayak Club. E-mail

Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club (SCKC). 5900 W Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103. Phone: 206-684-4074. E-mail

Seattle Sea Kayak Club. E-mail

Sound Rowers Open Water Rowing and Paddling Club. 4514 NE 93rd Street, Seattle, WA 98115.

Washington Kayak Club. PO Box 24264, Seattle, WA 98124.

Sea Kayaking Outfitters and Rentals

Adventure Associates. PO Box 16304, Seattle, WA 98116. Phone: 206-932-8352; Fax: 206-935-4789. E-mail

Alki Kayak Tours. Launch Location: Seacrest Boathouse and Pier. 1660 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-953-0237. E-mail

Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club. 1303 NE Boat Street, Seattle, WA 98105. Phone: 206-545-8570.

Ballard Kayak. Shilshole Bay Marina, I-dock, 7001 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98117. Phone: 206-494-3353. E-mail

Moss Bay Rowing and Kayak Center 1001 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206-682-2031; Toll-free: 1-877-244-8896. E-mail

Northwest Outdoor Center. 2100 Westlake Avenue N, Ste 1, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: 206-281-9694; Toll-free: 1-800-683- 0637; Fax: 206-282-0690 E-mail

Sea Kayaking Schools

Kayak Academy. 11801 188th Ave SE, Issaquah, Seattle, WA 98027. Phone: 206-527-1825; Toll-free: 1-866-306-1825; Fax: 425-235-2257. E-mail

Kayak Instruction Excellence (KIX). Phone: 206-669-1622. E-mail

Paddling and Rowing

Lake Union Crew. 11 East Allison Street, Seattle, WA 98102. Phone: 206-860-4199; Fax: 206-860-7826 E-mail

Related Sea Kayaking Links

Sea Kayaking in the San Juan Islands
See Go Northwest! pages for sea kayaking in Washington's San Juan Islands for listings of guides and outfitters running half-day, full-day and multi-day kayaking trips featuring birding, photography, whale watching, eco-tours and forms of sea kayaking adventures.

Washington Water Trails Association. 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N Room 305, Seattle, WA 98103-6900. Phone: 206-545-9161 E-mail

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