Port Townsend Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak Rental
Paddle Fort Worden’s shoreline with mountain and island views
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.
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.
