Anacortes Kayak Tours

Anacortes Kayak Tours Anacortes Kayak Tours offers award-winning sea kayak trips in the San Juan Islands of Washington Stat Voted #1 Eco-Adventure in Washington State!! Join us!

AKT is a fun-loving group of outdoor professionals who know how to create rewarding experiences for guests of all ages and experiences. As a family run business we take pride in having created the most family-friendly kayak operation in the San Juan Islands. With trips departing from Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, we offer a wider selection of destinations than anyone in the industry.

We are sure to have a trip that meets your needs. With the commitment of our fantastic staff, Anacortes Kayak Tours has redefined the standard for safety and rescue training and has become the industry leader in developing skilled guides to safely lead trips throughout the islands. We are conveniently located in Anacortes, Home-Port to the San Juan Islands.

2023 staff party! Work hard. Play hard. That is the AKT motto for living a good life!
02/10/2025

2023 staff party! Work hard. Play hard. That is the AKT motto for living a good life!

AKT is getting ready for the summer of 2025. We feel so blessed to have had the privilege of working with over 200 outd...
02/09/2025

AKT is getting ready for the summer of 2025. We feel so blessed to have had the privilege of working with over 200 outdoor leaders over the last 22 seasons! We have learned so much from our staff, and they serve as a major inspiration to our success!!! We will start taking trips in April. We welcome you to join us for an outdoor adventure!

Summertime vibes!
02/04/2025

Summertime vibes!

Kayak Spray Skirts are the latest in paddle wear fashion! If you want to feel good, and look good, well then simply join...
01/30/2025

Kayak Spray Skirts are the latest in paddle wear fashion! If you want to feel good, and look good, well then simply join AKT for a 3 hour tour!

Let AKT help you plan an overnight expedition in the San Juan Islands. We utilize the entire San Juan Archipelago and h...
01/27/2025

Let AKT help you plan an overnight expedition in the San Juan Islands. We utilize the entire San Juan Archipelago and have trips that explore every knoll and cranny! Let us help you plan an overnight kayak camping trip for the 2025 summer!

AKT has been running 1.5 hour kayak trips from Bowman Bay for 2 decades! This “Quickie” is the perfect adventure for f...
01/25/2025

AKT has been running 1.5 hour kayak trips from Bowman Bay for 2 decades! This “Quickie” is the perfect adventure for families with kids, large school groups, older people, or for travelers who only have a short time to paddle! We strive to meet the needs of a diverse crowd! Join us this summer for a paddle from Bowman Bay.

Anacortes Kayak Tours offer Fully Catered kayak camping trips! Not only do our guides keep you safe on the water, they...
01/24/2025

Anacortes Kayak Tours offer Fully Catered kayak camping trips! Not only do our guides keep you safe on the water, they are naturalist who share their knowledge of the Salish Sea, and they cook your food! Join us for a home cooked meal in the field!

If you’re feeling crabby- a kayak trip is the perfect solution to put you in a good mood!
01/24/2025

If you’re feeling crabby- a kayak trip is the perfect solution to put you in a good mood!

AKT is entering year 22 of taking guests out and about in the San Juan Islands to see the beauty of the Pacific Northwes...
01/17/2025

AKT is entering year 22 of taking guests out and about in the San Juan Islands to see the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and to try and catch a glimpse of the local wildlife. Sea kayaking is a peaceful venue for exploring the natural world! Contact AKT for your summer adventure!
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AKT runs kayak camping trips all over the San Juan Islands! Check out our 5-day 1-way from San Juan Island to Anacortes...
01/15/2025

AKT runs kayak camping trips all over the San Juan Islands! Check out our 5-day 1-way from San Juan Island to Anacortes. This trip traverses the heart of the San Juan Islands. Join us for a summer adventure!

Online reservations for our Sunset and Bioluminescence trips are ready to book! Make your plans now before we are all b...
01/08/2025

Online reservations for our Sunset and Bioluminescence trips are ready to book! Make your plans now before we are all booked up! I know you are dreaming about sunshine and the warmth of summer!

Sometimes we eat breakfast on the beach!
12/20/2024

Sometimes we eat breakfast on the beach!

From the mountains to the sea- the Pacific Northwest is abound with natural beauty! Join AKT for a kayak tour next seaso...
12/18/2024

From the mountains to the sea- the Pacific Northwest is abound with natural beauty! Join AKT for a kayak tour next season! Taking reservations for the 2025 season now!”

Anacortes Kayak Tours was featured on Saturday, December 14th in the Skagit Valley Herald, as a way to give an experienc...
12/17/2024

Anacortes Kayak Tours was featured on Saturday, December 14th in the Skagit Valley Herald, as a way to give an experience as a gift rather than a gift that collects dusts. If you are interested in giving the gift of adventure please visit our website for an online gift card, or give us a call for a handwritten gift certificate!

One of number one questions we get is, “What are the chances of seeing whales?” Our answer is always the same, which is...
12/13/2024

One of number one questions we get is, “What are the chances of seeing whales?” Our answer is always the same, which is, “The San Juan Islands is one of the best places to see whales in the world, however they are wild and we are not privy to their schedule. However, we do get luck sometimes!”

Treat your love to an adventure on the Salish Sea! We have online gift cards and hand written gift certificates for a ...
12/12/2024

Treat your love to an adventure on the Salish Sea! We have online gift cards and hand written gift certificates for a specific tour! This Christmas give the gift of adventure!

We love our staff! Every year they get younger and younger, and Erik and I stay the same age!
12/11/2024

We love our staff! Every year they get younger and younger, and Erik and I stay the same age!

Sunset and Bioluminescence trips ready to book online!
12/09/2024

Sunset and Bioluminescence trips ready to book online!

Address

2009 Skyline Way
Anacortes, WA
98221

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 6pm

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+13605881117

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@emmaherenow showing @gabefields9 on how to hold a crab without getting pinched by crab claws. #crab #sanjuanislands #anacortes #kayak #tours #salishsea #seakayaking #adventure #natureandsh*t

Ya never know what type of wild animals you may cross paths with when you paddle on the Salish Sea! #harborporpoise #marinelife #marinemammals #cetaceans #salishsea #wildlife #natureandsh*t #freshairandfreedom

Summer is not over yet, even though “Autumn” is in the air! Our 2024 AKT staff has been cohesive, cooperative, and very hard working! We are running trips into October this season, so hit us up for some outdoor adventure! #anacortes #kayak #tours #cohesive #cooperation #hardworking #young #outdoorliving #guidelife #sanjuanislands #familydinner

One of the number questions we get is, “what are my chances of seeing whales?” To which we are very honest, letting our guests know it is possible, but is a matter of luck and timing! We had 3 different tours get lucky yesterday! #orcas #wildanimals #lucky #anacortes #kayak #tours #marinemammals #transientorcas #biggswhales

Book your summer adventure today! This is the view Sucia Island! We cook your food, show you around the islands, and keep you safe! All you have to bring is your adventurous self! #sucia #5day #kayak #adventure #camplife #paddlelife #outdoorliving #natureisneat #natureandsh*t #sunset

We are fortunate to see a wide array of wild animals on our tours. The Salish Sea is a wonder of wildness despite the large population of humans living in our watershed. This is a Ochre Sea Star, commonly known as a Purple Sea Star. This is Shelem pointing one out on a tour.

More training! #outdoorclassroom #learningthroughplay #deceptionpassstatepark #bodyboatblade #trainingsession #anacortes #kayak #tours

We never stop learning- Neuroplasticity is the Brian’s ability to rewrite and grow by learning new things! We never stop learning at AKT! #outdoorclassroom #learning #learningthroughplay #neuroplasticity #neverstoplearning #neverstopexploring #seakayaking #anacortes #kayak #tours

Last week, seasoned guides, @leo_alopez and @liamrnelson paddled from Anacortes to Friday Harbor via the Southern end of Lopez Island. There timing allowed them to use the currants to their advantage, and they caught some waves in the Cattle Pass area. All in all a good long day of a safe and fun adventure. Thanks for sharing your photos @leo_alopez #safety #safetyfirst #fun #adventure #currents #ebb #flood #surf #anacortes #fridayharbor #cattlepass

Gabe and Liam sending it off a cliff in Deception Pass, while they wait for the wind to come up to surf… sadly the wind didn’t come up for surfing, but they got some adrenaline rush with cliff jumping! #surfing #deceptionpass #guidelife #training #learning #outdoorclassroom #dreamteam #adventuretime #akt #anacortes #kayak #tours

Cooperation, collaboration, communication, and respect are just a few attributes that helps oil the machine of a team! These 6th graders are working hard to have fun! #outdoorclassroom #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #6thgraders #sanjuanislands #jamesisland #environmental #adventure #school #anacortes #kayak #tours

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Voted #1 Eco-Adventure in Washington State!! AKT is a fun-loving group of outdoor professionals who know how to create rewarding experiences for guests of all ages and experiences. As a family run business we take pride in having created the most family-friendly kayak operation in the San Juan Islands.

Our tours are located in the most wildlife rich areas of the San Juans, including the exceptional Cypress Island Marine Reserve and the uninhabited islands of Burrows Bay near Anacortes. Join our fun and engaging trip leaders on a search for seals, whales, porpoise, and so much more. With trips departing from Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, we offer a wider selection of destinations than anyone in the industry. We are sure to have a trip that meets your needs!

Anacortes Kayak Tours is conveniently located on Fidalgo Island, Home-Port to the San Juan Islands. Join us!