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    Port Townsend Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak Rental

    Paddle Fort Worden’s shoreline with mountain and island views

    5.0 stars• 107 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    2 people

    Includes

    Tandem kayak, paddles, life jacket

    Highlights

    Take a tandem sit-on-top kayak along Fort Worden’s shoreline and Port Townsend’s maritime waterfront. Enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains, Point Wilson, Mt. Baker, and nearby islands.

    • Explore historic Fort Worden from the water
    • Paddle along Port Townsend’s maritime waterfront
    • Look for seals, river otters, pigeon guillemots, and bald eagles
    • Enjoy gentle currents within the designated rental area

    What's Included

    • Two-person sit-on-top kayak
    • Paddles
    • Life jackets (personal flotation devices)
    • Wheeled kayak cart on request

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before your rental for outfitting and orientation
    • Bring at least one cell phone in a dry case and keep it on while on the water
    • Wear a life jacket at all times on the water; a $50 per person fee, not included in the listed price, applies for noncompliance
    • Stay within 300 feet of shore, south of Fort Worden toward Port Townsend without reaching the Ferry Terminal; do not paddle north toward Point Wilson or offshore into Port Townsend Bay
    • A $50 per person fee, not included in the listed price, applies for flagrantly ignoring rental-area boundaries
    • Keep 100 yards from marine mammals and birds, 1,000 yards from Southern Resident killer whales, and 200 yards from transient or Bigg’s killer whales
    • Move your kayak and gear from the business area to the water by hand or with the available cart
    • Accept responsibility for lost, stolen, unreturned, or repairable damaged equipment
    • Bring a Discover Pass for each vehicle; it is not included in the listed price and costs $10 per day or $30 per year

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund up to 72 hours before the rental. 50% refund up to 24 hours before; no refund within 24 hours. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes you do not mind getting wet. Bring at least one cell phone in a dry case, and keep it on while on the water.

    Avoid bringing anything you need to keep dry unless you have a reliable way to protect it from water during your kayak rental.

    Walk-ups are welcome for this kayak rental.

    Experience provided by Olympic Tours

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    2 hour rental

    $69.30

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    $115.50

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