Design a private, guided paddle outing with your choice of craft
2 hrs
Up to 12 people
Guide, kayak, safety gear
Create a private paddle outing shaped around your group’s preferred craft. Receive paddling pointers from a local guide while spending time on the water.
On the beach, you’ll get to know your guide(s) and the equipment. Our staff will make sure you’re properly outfitted, prepared and comfortable before they send you onto the water. You'll launch into the harbor, a cozy, sheltered area where you can settle into the boats right away. Once everyone’s ready, we’ll move out to the open water of the Saratoga Passage to explore Whidbey’s coastline and begin looking for wildlife. There is no beach break.
Full refund for cancellations at least 14 days before the activity. No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows. A full refund option is available if the operator cancels due to adverse water or weather conditions and rescheduling fails.
Product ID: 5AV4BK
No. You can join with no previous experience.
You can mix single and tandem kayaks in your group. If you choose paddleboards, the whole group uses paddleboards.
Check in 15 minutes before your start time.
South Whidbey Harbor, Langley
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.
August 2026: Kayaking I class with Sue Rogers (4 hours). Sue is a fantastic teacher and very knowledgeable, as well as relaxed, patient and kind. The class was small and at a lake so the water was not too cold. She taught us how to exit from a flipped kayak and then get back in (a good thing to practice). We did both a self rescue and an assist rescue. Sue also taught us paddle skills and shared a lot of her knowledge about the process of learning to kayak well and about equipment and types of kayaks. Can't say enough - the class was fun and left me feeling excited about getting good at these skills.
Betsy Rogers
September 1, 2026
August 2026: Kayaking I class with Sue Rogers (4 hours). Sue is a fantastic teacher and very knowledgeable, as well as relaxed, patient and kind. The class was small and at a lake so the water was not too cold. She taught us how to exit from a flipped kayak and then get back in (a good thing to practice). We did both a self rescue and an assist rescue. Sue also taught us paddle skills and shared a lot of her knowledge about the process of learning to kayak well and about equipment and types of kayaks. Can't say enough - the class was fun and left me feeling excited about getting good at these skills.
Betsy Rogers
September 1, 2026
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