Sea Kayaking in the San Juan Islands — Guided Tours from Friday Harbor
Family-friendly paddles, wildlife-rich Lime Kiln tours, and multi-day camping or inn-based adventures.
Featured Tours & Expeditions
Choose from short family paddles to multi-day coastal expeditions across the San Juan Islands.
About San Juan Kayak Expeditions
San Juan Kayak Expeditions is a sea-kayaking outfitter based in Friday Harbor, Washington, that leads guided paddling trips throughout the San Juan Islands.
The company offers a range of experiences across varying lengths and difficulty levels, including the three-hour Griffin Bay Tour, four-hour Lime Kiln Half-Day Tour, six-hour Lime Kiln Full-Day Tour, a five-day Inn-Based Kayak Tour, a three-day Coastal Explorer Camping Tour, and a four-day Islands Adventurer Camping Tour. Trips visit Griffin Bay, Dinner Island, and federally designated whale sanctuary waters near Lime Kiln, providing regular opportunities to view harbor seals, bald eagles, porpoises, and whales.
The Lime Kiln Full-Day Tour includes a scenic coastal walk and a complimentary lunch with ocean views. The Inn-Based Kayak Tour mixes paddling, hiking, and gourmet meals over five days and offers flexible paddling or shuttling options with trips led by expert guides. The Islands Adventurer Camping Tour spans up to 37 miles of paddling and sailing across varied coastline, cliffs, and beaches. The Coastal Explorer Camping Tour provides exclusive camping on remote shores for immersive outdoor experiences.
Descriptions emphasize family-friendly, easy-paced options as well as longer, more challenging journeys for experienced paddlers. All listings highlight wildlife viewing, coastline exploration, and overnight camping where specified. Based in Friday Harbor, San Juan Kayak Expeditions focuses on guided sea-kayak adventures inside the San Juan Islands.
Book a San Juan Islands Kayak Tour Today
Reserve a day trip or multi-day expedition from Friday Harbor and paddle toward whales, seals, and stunning coastline views.