

Paddle Penn Cove on a private guided tandem kayak tour from Captain Whidbey Inn
2 hours
Up to 8 people
Guide, kayak, life jacket
Launch from the Captain Whidbey Inn dock and paddle Penn Cove at your own pace with a local guide. Learn about the area’s history, habitat, and aquaculture as you explore the shoreline.
Arrive 15 minutes early to meet on the dock. Some mobility is required to sit on the dock, get into the kayak, and return to standing. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Payment due at reservation. Full refund up to 14 days before. If you cancel 13 days or less before, no refund. No refund within 48 hours or for no-shows. If the operator cancels due to adverse water or weather conditions, choose a full refund or an electronic gift card. Groups of 8+ require a $500 deposit and add a 15% minimum gratuity.
No. This tour works as an introduction to kayaking, and your guide helps you get properly outfitted and comfortable before you launch.
Wear synthetic, athletic clothes and shoes that can get wet (or go barefoot). Avoid cotton items like jeans and sweatshirts.
Bring a bottle of water and sun and eye protection such as sunglasses and/or a brimmed hat.
The Captain Whidbey Inn boat dock, 2072 W Capt Whidbey Inn Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239
With an exceptional track record and glowing feedback, this operation stands out for its genuinely helpful staff and well-maintained equipment. Reviewers consistently praise guides like Patricia, Sydney, Tate, and Tucker for being knowledgeable, personable, and creating experiences that strike the perfect balance between fun and informative. The team goes above and beyond for accessibility, with multiple mentions of staff assisting guests with mobility challenges, including carrying someone in their kayak to the water. The process is refreshingly straightforward, from online check-in to launch. The location around Langley Harbor delivers scenic beauty with frequent wildlife sightings, particularly seals and jellyfish. Beyond basic rentals, they offer guided tours and instructional courses that even experienced paddlers found valuable for refining technique and learning about local conditions. Their bioluminescence tours get special mentions for the stunning night sky views. Whether you're renting for a quick 90-minute paddle or taking a course to build your skills, visitors consistently describe the experience as hassle-free and memorable, with many planning return visits.
If you want to kayak in Whidbey Island, this is the company you should go with. Our guide, Patricia, and our team member, Jenna, were both so knowledgeable about the island and species, Patricia knows so much about the intertidal species that live around the beaches on the south of Whidbey Island, and were super fun to get to know that we hugely overran our expected time. It was the most beautiful day, and we had just the best time ever - definitely the highlight of our trip. We were lucky enough to see a lot of Pacific Harbour Seals, as well as a number of California Sea Lions, beautiful ospreys and bald eagles overhead. For the best of Whidbey's wildlife with truly lovely people, this is the only choice for kayaking. I would go back any day!
Freddie Richardson
May 19, 2026
If you want to kayak in Whidbey Island, this is the company you should go with. Our guide, Patricia, and our team member, Jenna, were both so knowledgeable about the island and species, Patricia knows so much about the intertidal species that live around the beaches on the south of Whidbey Island, and were super fun to get to know that we hugely overran our expected time. It was the most beautiful day, and we had just the best time ever - definitely the highlight of our trip. We were lucky enough to see a lot of Pacific Harbour Seals, as well as a number of California Sea Lions, beautiful ospreys and bald eagles overhead. For the best of Whidbey's wildlife with truly lovely people, this is the only choice for kayaking. I would go back any day!
Freddie Richardson
May 19, 2026