Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island

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About this activity

Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb views of glacier-covered Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountain range. Unhindered by strong tidal currents, it is an ideal trip for families and anyone wanting to experience sea kayaking.

We will explore picturesque Dinner Island and it’s colony of chubby resident harbor seals, then turn south toward quiet coves. You may see bald eagles, Dall’s or Harbor porpoise, river otters, mink and oodles of migratory sea birds like scoters, harlequin ducks, loons and mergansers along with our local herons, cormorants, gulls and kingfishers!

This trip moves at an easy pace and offers a chance to get away from the crowds.

Forged in 1980 from leave-no-trace ethics and a commitment to excellence, San Juan Kayak Expeditions provides fun knowledgeable guides, top of the line equipment, including fiberglass kayaks & carbon fiber paddles, and personalized customer service.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: San Juan Kayak Expeditions

Ages: Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes and fees
Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: Professionally Trained Naturalist Kayak Guide
Included: Includes the use of all sea kayaking equipment and safety gear
Included: Transportation to launch site from Friday Harbor

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Sun protection (sunglasses, sun screen, hat)
Not included: Personal weather appropriate clothing

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

The tour meeting point -- walking distance from the Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal. Meet up with your guide here before we depart for our paddle session.
Jackson Beach Park

30 min Admission included

Our launch point into Griffin Bay!

Gain confidence in the kayak with a brief paddling instruction and safety talk before heading out on the water.
Stop 3

2 hours

The peaceful, protected waters of Griffin Bay provide an excellent paddling experience for guests of all experience levels. Watch for seals, porpoises, and a variety of marine birds as we make our way around the bay.
Stop 4

Passing by

Home to a colony of harbor seals, paddle the peaceful waters of Griffin Bay out to witness these playful creatures
Stop 5

5 min

We'll drop you off at the same place we met at the end of the tour, right in the heart of Downtown Friday Harbor.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

2 blocks from the Friday Harbor Ferry dock

End point

2 blocks from the Friday Harbor Ferry dock

Using your ticket

What to Wear:

Quick drying shorts and top, Water shoes – Your feet will get wet.

Jeans are never appropriate. Bring a windbreaker or fleece as an extra layer.

Don't Forget: Sun glasses, sunscreen, 1 liter bottle water per person, camera, binoculars, and Guide Gratuity

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.