Gift Certificates for the Holidays
If you are looking for a unique gift idea for some one who loves, the water, being outdoors and wildlife. Then give us a call and purchase a Gift Certificate towards a Kayak Tour on San Juan Island.
Discovery Sea Kayaks operates the highest quality kayak tours on San Juan Island and you will have the best possible experience with our guides. Rates as one of the BEST OUTFITTERS on EARTH by National Geographic Adventure for 2 years.
Kayak the beautiful waters around San Juan island in search of Orca Whales, Bald Eagles, Otters, Harbor Seals and a lot more.
Gift Certificates can be purchased for any amount and applied to any of our Kayak Tours.
Just give us a call and we can get your Gift Certificate set up and in the mail asap!
360.378.2559
EMPLOYMENT 2011 KAYAK GUIDE POSITIONS
We are currently seeking those looking to be kayak guides. If you have experience kayaking or guiding, we are starting the process collecting those interested in working for one of the top outfitters on San Juan Island in Washington State.
If you are going to be in the area this fall (October or November), give us a call (360.378.2559) and come out.
Coming out and getting on the water is a good way for us to get to know you and for you to get to know us.
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Off Season Day Kayak Tour
Discovery Sea Kayaks offers kayak tour adventures every month of the year. During the months of November through March we only have one tour that we offer. The Off Season Kayak Tour is a great adventure if you are visiting San Juan Island during the fall and winter months.
We require a minimum of 2 people to run the tour. If you are a solo contact us (360.378.2559) to see if we already have people booked.
Cost: (Price is based on number of participants)
- 2 – 3 Guest $135 per person plus tax
- 4 – 5 Guest $120 per person plus tax
- 6 or more Guest $110 per person plus tax
Duration: 4 to 4.5 Hours
There is always something wonderful to see. During the winter we have a host of amazing sea birds that visit the San Juan Islands. The is a great opportunity to do some birding from kayak and you never know what you might see. Bald Eagles are common along the shoreline as well. They can been seen coasting along the shoreline in search of food or perched in the top of a tall fir tree.
Harbor seals are always about. They are common to the San Juan Islands no matter what time of year you visit. But the Stellar Sealions not here all year and the winter is the best time to see them. Young males come to the San Juan Islands every winter to feed in the rich waters. They hope to put on enough mass over the winters to compete for breeding territory in the spring.
Everyone wants to know about seeing killer whales (Orca). The winter months are not the best months for seeing the Orcas. But that does not mean you will not see them. With the Souther Resident Orcas making occasional passes though the Straits. Transient Orcas pass by as well. Other baleen whales can also be seen moving along the water near San Juan Island.
More than anything it can be a wonderful time on the water. Without the congestions of summer traffic on the water you can assured a more peaceful time.
The weather can be bit more unpredictable this time of year some we do have to cancel a trip from time to time. We only cancel if the winds are strong and personal safety becomes an issue. But be sure to be ready for cool air and rain. It is true that San Juan Island can be sunny and beautiful in the winter months but we get are share of Pacific Northwest rain. So be prepared.
So get in touch with us if you are interested in doing a bit of kayaking this winter. We are always happy to get people on the water, No Mater What Time Of Year.
Phone 360.378.2559
Email info@discoveryseakayak.com
Seattle Magazine Blogspot
Check out the link and read about our 3 Day Kayak Tour first hand from Roddy who writes for Seattle Magazine.
http://www.seattlemag.com/0p184b18be392/san-juan-serenity/
3 Day Kayak Tour
Check out the stats from my last kayak tour. Information is supplied by the use of SPOT.
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Discovery Sea Kayak 3 Day Explorer 9/24 to 9/26
Share your Adventures with SpotAdventures
Discovery Sea Kayaks Mentioned by National Geographic
Check out the link. A nice mention from National Geographic Adventure.
http://ngadventure.typepad.com/blog/2010/08/best-american-adventures-sea-kayak-the-san-juan-islands.html
Used Kayaks For Sale
Here is your chance to get a great deal on sea kayaks. All of the following kayaks are from our fleet this season. All kayaks are in good shape and ready to paddle. We also have select equipment for sale.
Currently we are taking deposits (10%) for used tandem and single kayaks. Kayaks will be available for pick up September 13th 2010 at our shop location in Friday Harbor Washington. The deposit will be applied to your balance the day of pick up. Deposits are non refundable.
Check out the list and get in touch if you are interested.
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System North Star Tandem Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $1950 Deposit: $195
Wilderness System Tempest 170 Single Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $ 1299 Deposit: $130
Wilderness System Tempest 170 Single Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Red:
Price: $ 1299 Deposit: $130
Wilderness System Tempest 165 Single Kayak: Material Plastic, Color Blue:
Price: $ 1299 Deposit: $130
All of the above kayak have only one season of use. They are all in excellent condition. This is a great opportunity to get a great deal on a kayak.
Kayak Paddles:
Werner Cascadia: Size 230cm Straight Shaft 1 Piece: $120
Werner Tybee CF: Size 210cm Bent Shaft 2 Piece: $170
Spray Skirts:
NRS Neoprene Decks: $50
Snapdragon Vinyl Outfitter Skirt: $45
Personal Floatation Device:
Stohlquist E-scape Various Sizes: $35
MTI LifeVest Various Sizes: $25
There you go. All the gear above is set at great low price. Some of the best deals you are going to find in the area, from Seattle to San Juan Island. So give us a call and set up a package.
Coupon Update Aug 6th
Just updated our coupon for the month. If you are interested in a Sunset Kayak Tour follow the directions below to save!
Goto the following url http://maps.google.com/
In the search box type Discovery Sea Kayaks
Discovery Sea Kayaks should be near the top of the result list. You will see under the listing there will be a link for 1 coupon.
Just click the coupon link and that is it.
If you call us to book make sure you mention you have the coupon. If you book online just mention the coupon in the comments box.
You MUST PRINT the coupon and present it when you check in for your tour to receive the discount.
Hope everyone is having a great summer.
Kayaking with Orcas
Over the last week that I was on the water I had a few great encounters with killer whales. We were always rafted in shore in a kelp bed and we still got some amazing passes. We have also been seeing a lot of salmon in the water. It is pretty cool to see a large run come through and all the salmon running along the surface of the water.
Yesterday was a choppy day out on the water. But we still got to see some cool stuff. An adult Eagle caught a fish and brought it back to the shore. Once it arrived on of the adult Eagles fledglings flew in and took the food. All this took place with us near by. Then later in the day we go to see a few seal pups hauled out on the rock shore.
August is a great month to visit San Juan Island and do some kayak whale watching. Discovery Sea Kayaks West Side Day Tour is your best chance to see orcas from kayaks.
Check out this image from one of my trips last week.
Tour Coupon Updates
Hello everyone. I just wanted to update what coupon deals Discovery Sea Kayaks has going at this time.
There also seems to be a bit of confusion in finding the coupon. So I am going to try and re explain how to find them.
I just posted two new coupon for Kayak Tours.
So here is how to find the coupons:
*Open your web browser and past the following in the URL box: http://maps.google.com/
*In the search box on the Google Maps page use the following search term: Discovery Sea Kayaks 98250
*On the left side of your screen search results will appear, Discovery Sea Kayaks should be on the list.
*Below our business listing there will be links to Reviews and Coupons. Click Coupons.
If any of the coupons work for you just give us a call and set up your tour. Let us know you have the coupon when you book. Print the coupon and present it the day you check in for your tour.
Hope this is easier than previous directions.
As for what has been going on here on the San Juan Island. Kayak Tours have been busy with lots of half day and day tour going out. Camping Kayak Tours have been going out weekly.
The Orca Whales have been in the area but in the past couple of days they have been out of our paddling area. Whale Watching boats are having continued success on a daily basis. Wester Prince Cruises have been seeing lots of Orcas and lots of surface behavior. Check out their site for images www.orcawhalewatch.com.
If you are interested in a vacation deal. Save 10% on Western Prince Whale Watching Tours and 10% on Discovery Sea Kayak Tours if you book a tour with each company.
San Juan Island Whale Watch season is here. If you choose to go whale watching from kayak or from a power boat. This is the time of year to do it.