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Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb views of glacier-covered Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountain range. Unhindered by strong tidal currents, it is an ideal trip for families and anyone wanting to experience sea kayaking.
We will explore picturesque Dinner Island and it’s colony of chubby resident harbor seals, then turn south toward quiet coves. You may see bald eagles, Dall’s or Harbor porpoise, river otters, mink and oodles of migratory sea birds like scoters, harlequin ducks, loons and mergansers along with our local herons, cormorants, gulls and kingfishers!
This trip moves at an easy pace and offers a chance to get away from the crowds.
Forged in 1980 from leave-no-trace ethics and a commitment to excellence, San Juan Kayak Expeditions provides fun knowledgeable guides, top of the line equipment, including fiberglass kayaks & carbon fiber paddles, and personalized customer service.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
2 blocks from the Friday Harbor Ferry dock
Itinerary
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1San Juan Kayak Expeditions
The tour meeting point -- walking distance from the Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal. Meet up with your guide here before we depart for our paddle session.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Jackson Beach Park
Our launch point into Griffin Bay! Gain confidence in the kayak with a brief paddling instruction and safety talk before heading out on the water.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Griffin Bay
The peaceful, protected waters of Griffin Bay provide an excellent paddling experience for guests of all experience levels. Watch for seals, porpoises, and a variety of marine birds as we make our way around the bay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Dinner Island (Pass by)
Home to a colony of harbor seals, paddle the peaceful waters of Griffin Bay out to witness these playful creatures
Admission ticket free -
425 Nichols St
We'll drop you off at the same place we met at the end of the tour, right in the heart of Downtown Friday Harbor.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For children 8 and older when accompanied by an adult
- Must be of average height and weight. 225 Max weight; 6'6 max height
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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