Sea Quest Kayak Tours & Whale Watching Trips

Sea Quest Kayak Tours & Whale Watching Trips Join a Kayak Quest for Whales! Kayak Tours from Friday Harbor, Washington in the San Juan Islands. We have a perfect safety record after 30+ years.

Explore the world's premiere orca whale-watching waters from the perspective of a sea kayak. Founded by a local biologist, our guides are experts in natural history. Our kayaking routes are optimized to give you the best chance of seeing killer whales and other wildlife. Stable, safe and fun for all ages! Sea Quest accommodates everyone from experts to beginners and can customize tours to fit your

needs. Families with kids will appreciate our family tours - age 5 & up. Day-trips explore the shores of lovely parks and preserves. Our 2, 3 & 5-day camping trips navigate the remote outer islands.

12/12/2024

Letโ€™s rewatch this unforgettable moment! ๐Ÿ‹โœจ Eight years ago, K-pod made an incredible return, and we were lucky enough to witness a juvenile orca flashing right past our kayaks! Seeing K-, J-, and L-pods together was truly magical. Who else remembers this special sighting? ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ›ถ

Here's a glimpse from our recent kayaking tour! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ The stunning views and peaceful waters made for an unforgettable a...
12/10/2024

Here's a glimpse from our recent kayaking tour! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ The stunning views and peaceful waters made for an unforgettable adventure. Special thanks to 'sClimbing for capturing these moments. Who's ready to paddle with us next time? ๐Ÿ›ถโœจ

Looking back on this magical encounter 10 years ago and looking forward to more unforgettable adventures in 2025! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‹ Her...
12/07/2024

Looking back on this magical encounter 10 years ago and looking forward to more unforgettable adventures in 2025! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‹ Here's to creating new memories with our kayakers and the majestic J-pod orcas. The excitement never stops! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’ฏ

A great week of orca watching culminated on Thursday with another J-pod encounter plus a minke whale on both of our afternoon kayak tours. By Friday, J-pod had moved out towards the ocean. The orcas should return very soon if this will be a normal year for salmon migration.

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐——: ๐™†๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ง ๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ก๐™š ๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š๐™จ ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ก๐™ข๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™„๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™™โ€”๐˜ผ ๐™๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐˜พ๐™ช๐™ง๐™ž๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ ๐˜ฝ๐™š๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ค๐™งIn a rare sighting, J27 "Blackberry," a southe...
12/06/2024

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐——: ๐™†๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ง ๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ก๐™š ๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š๐™จ ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ก๐™ข๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™„๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™™โ€”๐˜ผ ๐™๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐˜พ๐™ช๐™ง๐™ž๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ ๐˜ฝ๐™š๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ง

In a rare sighting, J27 "Blackberry," a southern resident killer whale, was seen balancing a salmon on its head near Washington state. Last observed in the 1980s, this curious behavior leaves scientists guessingโ€”play, social interaction, or food sharing?

With only 72 of these critically endangered orcas left, conservation efforts are vital to ensure their survival. What do you think this behavior means? ๐Ÿ‹

Experience the magic of night kayaking under a starlit sky, where bioluminescence lights up the water with every paddle ...
12/04/2024

Experience the magic of night kayaking under a starlit sky, where bioluminescence lights up the water with every paddle stroke. ๐ŸŒŒโœจ Donโ€™t miss this breathtaking adventureโ€”book your spot today! ๐ŸŒŠ

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Paddle through breathtaking waters and savor incredible meals during our unforgettable 5-day kayak tour! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ From scenic...
12/02/2024

Paddle through breathtaking waters and savor incredible meals during our unforgettable 5-day kayak tour! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ From scenic views to delicious dishes like this fresh spread, itโ€™s the ultimate adventure for the soul and palate. ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿฅ˜

โณ Spots are filling up fastโ€”secure your booking today and make this dream a reality! ๐Ÿ›ถโœจ

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, filled with joy and gratitude! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฆƒ Now that the holiday feasting is behind us...
11/30/2024

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, filled with joy and gratitude! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฆƒ Now that the holiday feasting is behind us, itโ€™s the perfect time to get back out on the water. ๐Ÿ›ถโœจ

There's nothing like a peaceful kayak paddle through the San Juan Islands to reconnect with nature, burn off those extra slices of pie, and soak in the crisp autumn air. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒŠ Whether you're chasing golden sunsets or just enjoying the calm waters, the islands are calling.

๐ŸŒŸ Book your next kayaking adventure and make the most of this beautiful season!

๐Ÿ“ https://sea-quest-kayak.com/kayaking-san-juan-islands/

This Thanksgiving, weโ€™re reminded of the beauty of island life and the power of community ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆƒโœจ Whether itโ€™s sharing a mea...
11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, weโ€™re reminded of the beauty of island life and the power of community ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆƒโœจ Whether itโ€™s sharing a meal, supporting local causes, or simply being with loved ones, weโ€™re grateful for it all. Hereโ€™s to giving thanks and giving back ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ

Unwind and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones in the breathtaking San Juan Islands! ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŒ„ Whether it's a pe...
11/27/2024

Unwind and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones in the breathtaking San Juan Islands! ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŒ„ Whether it's a peaceful evening gathering by the shore or sharing laughs in the water, a family or friends' kayaking trip brings everyone closer together.

Book a custom group kayaking tour with us today and enjoy an adventure perfectly tailored to your group. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“… Plan your getaway now and make it a trip to remember!
https://sea-quest-kayak.com/kayaking-san-juan-islands/custom-kayaking-tours-trips/

Gliding through the San Juan Islands waters, we were lucky enough to witness the breathtaking presence of Southern Resid...
11/26/2024

Gliding through the San Juan Islands waters, we were lucky enough to witness the breathtaking presence of Southern Resident Killer Whales ๐Ÿ‹โœจ. Moments like these remind us of the beauty and serenity of exploring nature by kayak. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ

If youโ€™ve ever wanted to experience this kind of magic, nowโ€™s the perfect time to plan your visit. These waters are waiting to tell their storiesโ€”you just have to listen.

Ending the day with breathtaking sunset views after a peaceful kayaking session. Come experience this serene adventure w...
11/24/2024

Ending the day with breathtaking sunset views after a peaceful kayaking session. Come experience this serene adventure with us! ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Book your spot now and create unforgettable memories.

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ!๐Ÿ‹ For nearly a month, these magnificent creatures have been f...
11/22/2024

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ!๐Ÿ‹ For nearly a month, these magnificent creatures have been feasting on chum salmon, breaching, and playingโ€”offering researchers and onlookers an unforgettable sight. Letโ€™s continue to work together to restore their ecosystems and ensure a brighter future for these endangered orcas. ๐Ÿ’™

ยฉ๐Ÿ“ธ Credit: Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times

Join our private kayak lessons in the stunning San Juan Islands and learn from the best! Whether you're new to kayaking ...
11/21/2024

Join our private kayak lessons in the stunning San Juan Islands and learn from the best! Whether you're new to kayaking or want to refine your skills, our expert instructors are here to guide you in a breathtaking setting. ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Book your lesson today and experience the magic of paddling in orca country! ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿž๏ธ

Paddle through magic! Our bioluminescent kayaking tours transform the waters of the San Juan Islands into a surreal glow...
11/17/2024

Paddle through magic! Our bioluminescent kayaking tours transform the waters of the San Juan Islands into a surreal glowing wonder. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’ซ Witness every stroke of your paddle light up the night as nature puts on an unforgettable show. ๐ŸŒŒ

๐Ÿ“… Save your spot now for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Spaces fill quicklyโ€”donโ€™t miss out!

๐—”๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ž ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜€! ๐Ÿ‹โœจSpotted northbound near the so...
11/16/2024

๐—”๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ž ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜€! ๐Ÿ‹โœจ

Spotted northbound near the south end of Blake Island, these magnificent whales graced us with their presence. While they were too far for a photo, binoculars (thanks to Donna!) gave us a perfect view as they moved gracefully past Bainbridge, chasing chum as the evening set in.

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit: Robin Sinner

Moments like these remind us why we love the water. ๐˜š๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ-๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‘-๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Š๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ค ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž: ๐๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐๐๐ฅ๐ž! ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ”ฅOn a 3-day kayak camping tour, there's much more to experience than ...
11/14/2024

๐Ÿ‘-๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Š๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ค ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž: ๐๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐๐๐ฅ๐ž! ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ”ฅ

On a 3-day kayak camping tour, there's much more to experience than paddling through stunning waters! Dive into a mix of exciting outdoor activitiesโ€”from hiking scenic forest trails and exploring nature up close to enjoying friendly games and fun group crafting around the campsite. ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

This is a full adventure that combines kayaking, bonding, and a taste of the great outdoors. Join us and discover the ultimate adventure blend! Book now for an unforgettable journey.๐ŸŒ…โœจ

https://sea-quest-kayak.com/kayaking-san-juan-islands/3-day-san-juan-kayaking-trips/

๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ง ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ŸŒ… Kayaking into the sunset with friends by our side, the colors lighting up the sky and reflecti...
11/12/2024

๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ง ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ŸŒ…

Kayaking into the sunset with friends by our side, the colors lighting up the sky and reflecting on the waves. There's nothing quite like this peaceful moment in nature. Ready to experience it yourself? ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Book your sunset tour with us today!
https://sea-quest-kayak.com/kayaking-san-juan-islands/half-day-san-juans-kayak-tours/

Thereโ€™s nothing quite like kayaking under the fading light of the sunset, with the soft ripples and a peaceful moon over...
11/10/2024

Thereโ€™s nothing quite like kayaking under the fading light of the sunset, with the soft ripples and a peaceful moon overhead. The beauty of the San Juan Islands at dusk never fails to leave us in awe. ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ›ถ

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Kayaking in the San Juan Islands Best Orca Whale-Watching Waters

Our specialty is finding orca whales while kayaking. Sea Quest was selected by National Geographic in their โ€œ10 Best Trips in the World for 2011โ€ and USA Today picked us for their โ€œWorld's Top 10 Adventure Bargains.โ€ Visit our website now to watch fantastic videos made for National Geographic TV and ABC News.

Our kayaking routes are carefully designed to maximize your chances for an amazing whale encounter! Orcas are creatures of habit and nearly all sightings occur in just one narrow corridor โ€“ check out our websiteโ€™s maps to see โ€œOrca Alley.โ€ About one-third of our participants get to see killer whales, but other species such as seals, sea lions, porpoises, otters, eagles and much more are seen daily. Our 40 years of living and working as biologists and educators in the San Juans makes us the top kayaking experts!

Day trips explore Lime Kiln Point State Park a.k.a. Whale Watch Park. Discover the remote outer islands on 2, 3 & 5-day camping trips. Our routes visit the San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan Islands National Monument, and San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, along with multiple state and county parks.

Sea Quest accommodates everyone from experts to beginners and can customize tours to fit your needs. Families with kids will appreciate our family tours โ€“ age 5 & up โ€“ and 3-person kayaks so kids can sit between two adults. Children under 12 may be eligible for a 20% discount.


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