Guided Harbor Seal Kayak Tour in Poulsbo

Explore Liberty Bay by kayak as your guide shares the bay's ecology and Poulsbo waterfront history. Watch for harbor seals and other local wildlife along the route.

• Glide through Liberty Bay in a stable sit-on-top kayak
• Learn about harbor seals and the local marine ecosystem
• Discover Poulsbo's waterfront history and Scandinavian roots
• Watch for bald eagles, great blue herons, jellyfish, and Dungeness crabs

Itinerary

Welcome & Safety Briefing Meet your guide at the Poulsbo waterfront for check-in and an introduction to the experience. Guests will receive a kayaking safety briefing, paddle instruction, and an overview of the route before getting fitted with life jackets.

Launch & Liberty Bay Exploration After launching from the waterfront, begin paddling through the calm waters of Liberty Bay in stable sit-on-top kayaks. Along the route, your guide will share stories about Poulsbo’s maritime heritage, Scandinavian roots, and the Indigenous communities who stewarded these waters for generations.

Natural History & Wildlife Viewing As you move deeper into the bay, learn about the marine ecosystem of Puget Sound and Liberty Bay’s importance as a harbor seal habitat and pupping ground. Keep watch for harbor seals surfacing nearby, as well as bald eagles, great blue herons, jellyfish, and other wildlife.

Return Paddle & Local Recommendations Return to the Poulsbo waterfront at a relaxed pace while your guide shares recommendations for local breweries, bakeries, coffee shops, parks, and additional ways to explore the Kitsap Peninsula after your tour.

What's Included

• Digital photos
• Complimentary bottle of water

Important details

• Requires comfort kayaking in choppy water
• Requires comfort boarding a sit-on-top kayak with assistance
• Not suitable for non-swimmers, people with mobility impairments, or wheelchair users
• Bring comfortable clothes, a hat, and comfortable shoes
• Pets are not permitted
• Do not touch or feed marine life, litter, drink alcohol onboard, or bring drones
• Tell your guide before the tour if you prefer not to appear in promotional photos or videos