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Discovery Sea Kayaks-Day Trips

185 First St, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
866-461-2559
Ranked #3 of 13 tours in Friday Harbor
5.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: What we do is provide every person the BEST KAYAK EXPERIENCE on San Juan Island. Our commitment is to quality, from Guides to Gear and we offer the... more » Owner description: What we do is provide every person the BEST KAYAK EXPERIENCE on San Juan Island. Our commitment is to quality, from Guides to Gear and we offer the best. On our tours you can be assured a personal touch as we operate with the smallest group sizes on the island. Join one of our knowledgeable guides for an amazing kayak tour as we explore beautiful areas where encounters with KILLER WHALES, SEALS, EAGLES and more are possible. « less
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Very personal service, strong focus on safety, beautiful scenery. We did the half day morning. We had no experience but there was a quick and thorough information session. It was the perfect amount of time for a beginner.

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DiscoverySea, Owner at Discovery Sea Kayaks-Day Trips, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thanks for the great words. The morning half day kayak tour is such a great time to be n the water. I am happy to hear your guide Nate provided a safe an informative kayak tour. I hope the rest of your vacation was great and if you ever come back to San Juan Island, give us a call for... More

Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

A multi day sea kayak trip involves several components.Lets see how DSK measures up: * Pre trip briefing-multiple ticks-responsive to questions and very informative about accommodation and how to get to San Juan. * Equipment -again multiple ticks-paddles,kayak,tent,sleeping bag ad mattress all great brands all in good condition. * Guide-multiple multiple ticks-legend-highly organized packed and unpacked all the gear-great food... More

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DiscoverySea, Owner at Discovery Sea Kayaks-Day Trips, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thanks so much for your kind words. We strive to provide you an exceptional experience kayaking the San Juan Islands. Brooke had a great time with you guys and was very appreciated of your thought on the tour. Thanks again for kayaking with Discovery. More

Seattle, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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I went on a 3-day kayak tour around the San Juan Islands in 2010, and loved it so much I convinced a pair of friends to come back with me in 2011. We did almost the exact same route -- and I didn't care. Both times, we did it early in the season, so our group consisted of 4 clients... More

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Springfield, Missouri, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

We went on a sunset kayak and it was a lot of fun! The guide did a great job explaining how to kayak and made sure to keep us all together. He was also very willing to take photos of us along the way. It was a pretty long trip since we were both beginners so be prepared. It was... More

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

Wow, a friend and I went on a full day kayaking trip yesterday and it was the most spectacular thing I've ever done! We hadn't gotten more than 5 or so minutes out of the little harbor where we launched when we started seeing Orcas, and they kept coming and coming! We probably saw up to 2 dozen or more,... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

My husband and I took a 5 day trip and circumnavigated Orcas. The equipment was great, the scenery even better and our guide Brooke made the trip unforgettable. The entire experience was fantastic...hope to do it again in the future. What a beautiful part of the country and kayaking is a great way to enjoy it all.

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Mequon, Wisconsin
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

We have been on numerous kayak trips in the past and this one surpassed them all. We found Discovery Sea Kayaks to be fabulous to work with during the planning stage. We appreciated the excellent equipment (the kayaks are really nice fiberglass ones) and the attention to safety (constant GPS going back to the home base and guide wears a... More

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Wraysbury, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

Travelled over from England to enjoy the beauty of the San Juan Islands and boy did we have a wonderful time. Weather was perfect - the paddling wasn't too arduous, just enough to make you really enjoy the excellent food on offer. AND when I say excellent food - I mean move over Jamie Oliver. No dried food anywhere in... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

We spent a wonderful afternoon paddling our double kayaks along the coast of San Juan Island and got to see about six different Orcas passing in the distance. I traveled with my two daughters, 16 & 20 yrs, plus a friend of theirs. Discovery Sea Kayaks shuttled us to the starting point and back to Friday Harbor in a well-maintained... More

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Jupiter, Florida
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

My husband and I came from South Florida to vacation on San Juan Island in pursuit of rest, relaxation, and also a bit of adventure. We saw the reviews for Discovery Sea Kayaks and decided to give it a try. We were really glad that we did! We hoped to see Orcas, but they were rather elusive the day we... More

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