Discovery Sea Kayak Tours
Washington State
About Discovery Sea Kayak Tours
Explore the wild San Juan Islands from the water with guided kayak tours that blend thrilling paddling with exceptional opportunities to spot whales, porpoises, and other iconic Pacific Northwest wildlife.
Reviews
Ended up with a private tour for myself and my husband. Our guide Brendan was super energetic and very knowledgeable about all things sea life. We stepped out of our comfort box to try sea grass and bull kelp with the urging of Brendan. Lunch was simple but fresh and tasty which was perfect. A fantastic day! The weather was flat calm at the start to 3 foot seas coming home! Just absolutely perfect. Thank you Brendan! You were so fantastic.
— Patrice Fitzgerald
Jethro was a fantastic guide. He was very accommodating to me as someone who had never sea kayaked. He was very quick to answer questions and provide information about the marine life surrounding us. I would absolutely recommend Discovery Sea Kayak Tours to anyone - whether they had kayaked previously or were new to this. I can’t wait to come back next year.
— Abigail
As a professional sea kayak guide for seven years, one might argue I have some authority to speak on the subject of kayak tours. Our guide, Jethro, was engaging, informative, and professional. He thoroughly explained how to appropriately don spray skirts, PFDs, and introduced the basics of paddling/safety in such a way that made it easy for those who might not have as much experience. Our group consisted of my partner and myself, and two other couples who were older than us. We reached Lime Kiln State Park quicker than expected due to the combined paddling strength of the group and the currents. Although we didn't see any whales (we weren't too hopeful anyway), we did see a plethora of other critters including a bald eagle, rock sausages (seals), and jellyfish (Jethro even picked up a moon jelly and gave it to my partner to hold for their first time ever). I was pleasantly satisfied with the amount of information Jethro provided about the area during our tour. This is usually one of my sticking points when I take kayak tours and he did great. We never felt ignored, we learned something, and we saw/felt/smelt some sights/sounds. The only issue/concern my partner brought up that I agreed with is it might be a bit much to ask some clients to help carry the kayaks from storage to the water and back. They are heavy boats and it isn't necessarily advertised online that clients are expected to carry their own weight in that respect. I helped pick up the slack, but my partner has a small stature and hurt their hand carrying the kayak across from someone who wasn't pulling their weight. Kayak carts might be a thoughtful investment. Other than that, we had a great time and would recommend this company to others visiting the area.
— Riley Winters
Amazing day on the water! Caleb was a great guide and we learned a ton along the way. Super friendly and laid back staff. Would got back to them 10/10 times!
— Dylan Anderson
I would absolutely recommend Discovery Sea Kayaks for your next Sea Kayaking adventure. It is abundantly clear how much care they put into their services while still providing a laid back, relaxing outdoor experience. Safety and comfort are a top priority and guides are thoroughly trained on how to create the best experience with each unique trip they take their guests on. Thank you to Brandon for hosting us and showing us such a great time! Will definitely be using their services for future opportunities.
— Maggie Armstrong
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