San Juan Islands

Washington - Guided Sea Kayaking Trips

Nestled between the three great cities of Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia is the San Juan Islands. Encompassed by the waterways of the Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Rasario Strait these Islands are often referred to as the “Rain Shadow” of the Olympic Mountains offering an average of 247 days of sunshine annually. With over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore this has become a world-renowned kayaking destination.

These pristine waters are host to over eighty-five resident orca whales. Other treasured wildlife sightings may include minke whales, harbor and Dall’s porpoises, seals, river otter, and a variety of birdlife varying from auklets to herons. This region also boasts the second-largest bald eagle breeding population in the continental United States.

Participants will traverse the waters using wind and currents to aid in the exploration of these beautiful islands as did the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes. The temperate climate, marine wildlife, and dynamic shoreline make San Juan’s a paddler’s dream.

A guided trip with Breakwater Expeditions in the San Juan Islands will be tailored to you and your group needs. We take pride in creating the right team and itinerary for our clients.

The San Juan Islands has options from base camping on one island and taking day paddles our from camp each day. There are options for day hiking as well as paddling. There are options for the trip to be from 2 nights to 4 or 5 nights.

Call us today and let us know how you desire your active vacation to be and we will create a custom trip for you.

Breakwater Expeditions Guided Tours, Experiences, and Retreats

Basic Sample Itinerary:

Day 1: Meet in Seattle or Anacortes, Washington

Day 2: Take a Ferry from Anacortes over to an island. Gear up and get our kayaks on the water!

Day 3-5: Sea Kayaking each day to new islands. Some of our popular destinations are Turn, Jones, Blind, and Succia Islands.

Day 6: Take off the water and catch our ferry back to Anacortes and then off to Seattle.

Day 7: Go home from Seattle.

Note: Various trip lengths and routes available. Call for your customized quote.