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Washington Sea Kayaking
Guides and Outfitters

Washington State Sea Kayaking Outfitters and Guides provide guests with captivating, scenic, Northwest views, inland and coastal adventure, and up-close encounters with orca whales and other marine wildlife.

Outfitters from Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Olympia, Tacoma, Puget Sound, Lake Union, Forks, Seattle and other locations around the San Juan Islands offer guided day trips, multi-day trips, rentals, merchandise and equipment.

Connect with sea kayaking guides and outfitters in Washington State by browsing through the following descriptions and listings to find the guide or outfitter that best fits your vacation needs. Click on their names to reach their websites for more information about their trips, equipment, staff, and services.

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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 to 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.

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Anacortes Kayak Tours. 2201 Skyline Way, Suite 203, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-588-1117; Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801. E-mail

Voted #1 Eco-Adventure company in the Northwest! Conveniently located on BOTH sides of the San Juan Ferry route! Join us on a fun trip from Anacortes or Friday Harbor. Beginners are welcome, no experience necessary. We keep our group sizes small to ensure the best possible experience every day. Make the most of your vacation time; join us as we explore the Secret Side of the San Juan Islands.

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Discovery Sea Kayaks. 260 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-2559; Toll-free: 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.

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

Adventures Through Kayaking. 2358 Highway 101 W, Port Angeles, WA 98363. Phone: 360-417-3015; Toll-free: 1-888-900-3015. E-mail

Anacortes Kayak Tours. 2201 Skyline Way, Suite 203, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-588-1117; Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801. E-mail

Blue Otter Outfitters. 2650 Pear Point Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4027; Cell: 360-317-7509.

Cascade Canoe & Kayak Centers. Phone: 425-430-0111; Toll-free; 1-888-485-2925; Fax: 425-430-0109. E-mail GPS: 47.5; -122.215.

Crystal Seas Kayaking. PO Box 3135, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Toll-free: 1-877-SEAS-877. E-mail

Discovery Sea Kayaks. 260 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-2559; Toll-free: 1-866-461-2559. E-mail

Dungeness Kayaking. 5021 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim, WA 98382. Phone: 360-681-4190. E-mail

Elakah Expeditions LLC. PO Box 28514, Bellingham, WA 98226. Phone: 360-734-7270; Toll-free: 1-800-434-7270. E-mail

Gig Harbor Kayak Club. PO Box 2264, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.

Hood Canal Adventures. Located at the dock of Alderbrook Resort at 10 East Alderbrook Drive, Union, WA 98592. Phone: 360-898-2628. E-mail

Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures. Phone: 360-738-7664. E-mail

Moss Bay Rowing and Kayak Center 1001 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: 206-682-2031. E-mail

Northern Lights Expeditions. PO Box 4289, Bellingham, WA 98227. Toll-free: 1-800-754-7402. E-mail

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

Olympic Outdoor Center. Located on Liberty Bay, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Phone: 360-697-6095; Fax: 360-697-1202. E-mail

Olympic Raft & Kayak. 123 Lake Aldwell Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363. Phone: 360-452-1443; Toll-free: 1-888-452-1443; Fax: 360-452-5268. E-mail

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

Pleasant Harbor Paddle. 308913 Highway 101, PO Box 11, Brinnon, WA 98320. Phone: 360-796-4116.

PT Outdoors. Phone: 360-379-3608. E-mail

Rainforestpaddlers. 4883 Upper Hoh Road, Forks, WA 98331. Phone: 360-374-5254; Toll-free 1-866-457-8398. E-mail

San Juan Kayak Expeditions. PO Box 2041, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4436. E-mail

San Juan Outfitters. PO Box 325, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-1962; Toll-free: 1-866-810-1483. E-mail

Sea Quest Expeditions. PO Box 2424, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-5767; Toll-free: 1-888-589-4253; Fax: 360-378-8767. E-mail

Secondwind Sports. PO Box 31955, Bellingham, WA 98228. Phone: 360-778-3944; Fax: 360-778-3454. E-mail

Shearwater Adventures. PO Box 787, Eastsound, WA 98245. Phone: 360-376-4699; Fax: 360-376-2005. E-mail

Vashon Island Kayak. 17130 Vashon Highway SW, PO Box 1608, Vashon, WA 98070. Phone: 206-463-9257. E-mail

Whidbey Island Kayaking Company. 2724 Evening Glory Court, Clinton, WA 98236. Phone: 360-661-5183; Toll-free: 1-800-233-4319. E-mail

Wildwater River Guides. PO Box 686, Peshastin, WA 98847. Phone: 509-470-8558; Toll-free: 1-800-522-WILD; Fax: 509-470-8559. E-mail

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