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    Half-Day Kayak Tour From Friday Harbor

    Paddle from Friday Harbor to explore the San Juan Channel shoreline with an expert guide

    4.9 stars• 869 reviews

    Duration

    3.5 hours

    Ideal For

    6 people

    Includes

    Guide, Tandem kayak, PFD

    Highlights

    Launch from the Port of Friday Harbor and paddle along the docks before heading out to explore the San Juan Channel shoreline. This small-group tour is designed for adult and family groups and includes the essential kayaking gear you need on the water.

    • Meet your guide at the Port of Friday Harbor and launch from a private dock
    • Paddle along the docks and continue out along the shoreline
    • Look for seals, eagles, sea lions, and Bigg's killer whales
    • Join a small-group outing for a custom feel
    • Use quality two-person tandem kayaks

    What's Included

    • Sea kayak guide and naturalist
    • Tandem kayaks
    • Life vest (PFD) and spray skirts
    • Dry bags
    • Waterproof jacket and pants

    Things to know

    No experience is necessary. Minimum weight is 50 pounds and maximum weight is 250 pounds. Check-in is 15 minutes before departure time.

    Cancellation Policy

    30+ days before departure: full refund. 15–29 days: 50% refund. 0–14 days: no refund. No-shows are charged in full. Operator may cancel any tour; in that case a full refund is given.

    Product ID: 7V37UE

    FAQs

    Check in at 260 Spring St. in downtown Friday Harbor. Check-in is 15 minutes before your departure time, and the tour departs on time.

    The ferry has been running late at times, so plan a ferry arrival that allows several hours before your scheduled tour departure. Missed tours due to ferry delays are treated as same-day cancellations, and missing the ferry does not void the cancellation policy.

    Bring shoes you don’t mind getting damp (your feet can get wet when entering/exiting kayaks), a water bottle or other non-alcoholic beverage, and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). Non-cotton clothing is recommended; a long-sleeve layer or beanie is suggested for spring and fall.

    Meeting details

    Paddle Route: East Side of San Juan Island

    Experience provided by Discovery Sea Kayaks

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    Person

    $143.31

    Group Size: 6

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Discovery Sea Kayak Tours delivers exceptional experiences on the water, with their bioluminescence tours standing out as a particular highlight. Guides like Brendan, Naomi, Caleb, Jethro, and Evan consistently earn praise for being knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about marine life. Even complete beginners feel comfortable and well-cared for, with guides taking time to explain safety procedures and kayaking basics. The educational component is impressive, covering everything from edible kelp varieties to the science behind bioluminescence, while harbor seals and moon jellies make frequent appearances. The operation itself runs smoothly from start to finish. Check-in is straightforward, and the booking process is efficient. Multi-day camping trips impress with surprisingly gourmet meals prepared on camp stoves, including naan and coconut sweet potatoes. Reviewers emphasize feeling safe and well-equipped even during nighttime paddles, with proper gear provided to stay warm and dry. The company maintains high standards right through the season's end, with guides showing the same energy and dedication on the final tours as presumably they do all season long.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great time with Brendon as guide and chef extraordinaire. Small group size (5) was awesome. Loved learning about kelp and other seaweeds, jellyfish and sea stars. Lots of bird info too. Gorgeous area- I’ll be back!

    Photo of Charlie & Lee Honsinger

    Charlie & Lee Honsinger

    August 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great time with Brendon as guide and chef extraordinaire. Small group size (5) was awesome. Loved learning about kelp and other seaweeds, jellyfish and sea stars. Lots of bird info too. Gorgeous area- I’ll be back!

    Photo of Charlie & Lee Honsinger

    Charlie & Lee Honsinger

    August 25, 2026

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