Friday Harbor Half Day Kayaking Tour

Price: $125 / Person

Departing directly from our dock in the Port of Friday Harbor—just a short walk from our office—our East Side Kayak Tour explores more protected waters compared to our west side routes. Featuring sheltered shorelines along San Juan Channel, this 3-hour tour offers plenty of time to explore and learn more about our beautiful island. It’s ideal for anyone seeking a relaxed paddling experience, as well as families with young paddlers (minimum weight requirement of 50 lbs for PFDs).

Friday Harbor Kayak Tour

Small Groups and Family Friendly
Wildlife Viewing Routes
Quality Equipment and Naturalist Guide

We Provide

Kayaking Instruction
Wa State Certified Kayak Guide
Kayaking Gear
Dry Bag

You Provide

Water bottle
Sunglasses and Hat
Sunscreen
Extra Layers
Sandals or Water Shoes that can get wet
Gratuity for Guides (greatly appreciated)

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Book The Tour

Price:	$125 / Person
Style:	Family Friendly
Location:	Port of Friday Harbor
Duration:	3.5 Hours
Depart:	9:00 AM \| 2:00 PM Our Shop
Activity:	Easy
Restriction:	Weight: Minimum 50 lbs Max 250 lbs

Terms & Conditions

Friday Harbor Half Day Kayak Tour Testimonial

Most comfortable Kayaks we had used! We went on a 3-hour tour with a couple of very experienced kayakers and a couple of newbies and we felt we were in the middle. 3 doubles with Chad as our guide. Chad was calm, helpful, personable, fun, and informative. He kept us all together, but let us be independent to a point as well. He was the best and we would go on another trip with him anytime. We loved our trip and the price was great, and the gear was great as well. Making reservations, and answers to all my questions were all easy! This was a highlight of our weekend for sure!!

Judy (Google Reviews)

Route & Itinerary

port of Friday harbor in Downtown

The Friday Harbor half-day tour routes are designed to travel in calm waters. With two paddle route options from the dock, your guide will select the best route suited for your crew. Potential wildlife encounters include porpoises, harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and more! Though whales are less common on this tour we still do encounter various whale species on occasions.

Check-in (Our Shop): 12:15 PM
Short Walk to the harbor with your kayak guide.
Kayak Instruction, Restroom Break, Launch Kayaks

Wildlife & Weather

Wildlife

San Juan Island is home to a wide variety of amazing wildlife:

Southern Resident Killer Whales: Salmon eating whales commonly seen June through mid-October.
Transient Killer Whales: Marine mammal-eating whales may be seen throughout the year.
Baleen Whales: Humpback Whales and Minke Whales.
Porpoise: Harbor and Dalls porpoise are encounter year round.
Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, and Stellar Sea Lions: Fairly Common in these areas.
River Otters: More elusive but seen any time of year. Most sightings are early morning or late afternoon.
Bald Eagles: San Juan hosts a healthy population of Bald Eagles with many nesting sites.

Every day is different and we can encounter other species of whales, seals, porpoise, and birds not listed above.

Weather

Early Season: Spring weather on San Juan is typically cool with daytime temperatures ranging from the low 50’s F to the mid 60’s F. Expect partly cloudy skies with light breezes to windy conditions.

Summer Season: San Juan Island can have some of the most pleasant summer weather. With half the annual rainfall of the Seattle area, San Juan is typically dry all summer. Temperatures range from upper 60’s F to the mid 80’s F. Skies are usually blue and clear, great for evening star gazing.

Late Season: Fall can be one of the best times to visit San Juan Island. The days become cooler, ranging from the low 50’s F to the mid 60’s F. Winds can be light to moderate depending on the current weather systems.

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