The 4 Best Kayaking Tours in Seattle

1.Full Day San Juan Island Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $126Our pick

Paddle the Haro Strait near San Juan Island, spot seals and orcas, enjoy a beach lunch, and learn from a local guide in a small group.

“Hunter was the best guide! We were able to see so many orcas!!! The lunch spread was as delicious as it was beautiful 😍. There is no way Eli could have done better! Tom was above and beyond accommodating for us! There is a reason this is the best adventure guiding company on the islands.”

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2.Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

Kayak calm Bowman Bay waters in Deception Pass State Park with a small group, wildlife sightings, gear included, and a gentle 90-minute lesson.

“When it was done. The tour guide did not direct us to anywhere in particular. Not impressed with the guided tour but it was nice to get out on the water.”

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3.3-Hour Sea Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $132

Paddle around Burrows Island near Anacortes, spotting seals, porpoises, kelp, and perhaps orcas on a small-group San Juan Islands kayak tour.

“We had a great time kayaking with our tour guide, Emma. The views were spectacular and we were able to see several different types of marine life. I would recommend this tour to see the San Juan islands from a kayak.”

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4.Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Paddle Griffin Bay on a guided San Juan Island kayak tour with naturalist guides, modern gear, harbor pickup, and chances to see seals and eagles.

“The sea kayaking tour was so much fun! Roni was knowledgeable and found seals, bald eagles, star fish, etc. I would high recommend the tour if you visit the San Juan islands!”

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