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Sea Kayaking Tours in Search of Wildlife on San Juan Island

Discovery Sea Kayaks has developed a reputation for offering the best sea kayaking tours and kayak trips on San Juan Island.  Many of our kayak tour routes travel along habitat known to be the waters where killer whales feed, eagles soar and harbor seals lounge on rocky outcrops.  Seeing killer whales in the wild is the best experience in whale watching.  Seeing Orca (killer whales) from a kayak is the pinnacle experience.

Kayak Trips and Adventures of a Lifetime

The San Juan Islands are well known as a Sea Kayak Tour and Whale Watching destination and as one of the best places in the world to view killer whales from shore and water.  But killer whales are just one of many beautiful encounters with wildlife that you may have.  From intertidal zones full of colorful sea stars, kelp beds with curious harbor seals and fir trees with nesting bald eagles, this is all a part of the rich diversity of the San Juan Islands.

Multi Day Sea Kayak Tours meander through waterways to various islands for camping, hiking and relaxation.  Enjoy being part of a small group kayak tour with a guide knowledgeable in the natural history of the San Juan Islands.

Discovery Sea Kayaks takes care of all the details to make you San Juan Island Kayak Tour a trip of a lifetime.

Where We Paddle

Whales and Wildlife Kayak Tour | Full Day, Whales and Wildlife Kayak Tour | Half Day and Sunset Tours go to the west side of San Juan Island. One of the most scenic coastlines in the San Juan’s and offers the best opportunity to see Killer Whales.  Kayak Whale Watching is an amazing experience.  The West Side Day Tour is your best option, as you will spend the entire tour in whale watching territory. See Map

Multi Day Kayak Tours, we are unique in the islands in the fact that we do not have set travel routes our guides must follow. Guides design each trip considering winds and tides. Experienced guides provide more flexibility in trip planning.

Small Group Size: Don’t Get Stuck in a Cattle Drive

As a guest on our tours you can expect personal attention by one of our professional guides. By limiting the tours to 8 guest (not per guide) our guides can cater to all of your needs, safety, and wildlife education. Small groups tread significantly quieter and lighter on the environment, allowing us to harmonize with the fragile marine habitat and provide you with the best sea kayaking experience in the San Juan Islands.

Wildlife Viewing Opportunities

Bald Eagles can be seen along the shoreline hunting for food or nesting.
Harbor Seals haul out on exposed rocks along the the rocky coast.
In Spring and Fall Sea Lions are frequent visitors of the area.
Harbor and Dalls Porpoise feed in the deep waters.
The beloved Southern Resident Killer Whales!

Small Company with a Personal Touch

We take great pride in being a small company, locally owned and run by local kayakers. Providing outstanding sea kayaking adventures to the smallest groups of kayakers in the San Juan Islands is our personal goal. Our size allows us to select and train the best guides available and to give personal attention to each of our guests. Join us for a sea kayak adventure and you will see why we are proud to be Discovery Sea Kayaks!

Our Kayak Trips