Half-Day Tour
Reserve Your Half-Day Tour Now!
Departing twice daily, our spectacular and serene guided half-day tours explore the hidden coves and tranquil waters of protected Griffin Bay! Avoid the long drive to the west side and the over-crowded three-hour tour company hustle and bustle of San Juan County Park. Spend less time in a crowded shuttle van and more time paddling!
Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! We will explore picturesque Dinner Island and it’s chubby resident harbor seal colony, then turn south toward the hidden coves of American Camp National Park. You may see bald eagles, Dall’s or Harbor porpoise, river otters, mink and migratory sea birds such as scoters, harlequin ducks, loons and mergansers along with our local herons, cormorants, gulls and kingfishers! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb views of glacier-covered Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountain range.
If the tides are just right, we will paddle north to Turn Island State Park and National Wildlife Refuge! Here we will take a twenty minute circumnavigation hike through forest and meadow.
Your professional and friendly guides and quality, state-of-the-art fiberglass sea kayaks and gear will insure a safe, fun and educational journey of adventure! These trips run May through September and fill up fast so sign up early! Reservations are recommended!
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
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~We use only quality, state-of-the-art, fiberglass sea kayaks and gear! No plastic boats or paddles are used on our tours!
~We give you an extra hour on the water with no wasted time on the long drive to the overcrowded westside or north end of the island and back – just a five minute ride to our beach! We care about our carbon footprint!
~Affordable price!
TRIP FACTS:
Duration – 4 hours. Departing from the Friday Harbor ferry terminal daily at 8:30 AM and 1 PM; return at 12:30 PM and 5 PM
Distance – 5 miles by kayak; 1 mile hike if tides are right. Click on thumbnail above for a detailed route map.
Islands Explored – 4 or 5
Minimum Age – 12
What We Supply – quality boating equipment, ThermaRest seat cushions, complimentary dry bags, rain ponchos, services of professional, fun and friendly guide, detailed instruction at the beach, pick up at Friday Harbor ferry dock and return
What You Bring – rain coat, wet shoes if you’ve got them, ie. sandals w/ heal strap, aqua socks, wetsuit booties, old tennis shoes, etc., shorts, layered clothing(Capilene, polypropylene, fleece, etc.) one liter of water per person, snack foods to share with the group, camera, binoculars, shade hat, sun screen, lip salve
Cost – $65 per person plus 7.8% sales tax. Full payment is due upon receipt of your registration form.
Cancellations – more than seven days before departure a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. Less than seven days before departure full payment is retained.
“It was a pleasure paddling with you! I enjoyed the “lessons” about bull kelp and paddling strokes! I am impressed by your life story and inspired to stay on the water myself, as it brings me much comfort. Thank you again for a memorable experience! The trip was everything I imagined and more!”
Laura Mar
Cambridge, MA
