San Juan Island Kayak Tours

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Just wanted to let everyone know that Discovery Sea Kayaks is OPEN and operating Kayak Tours. Day Tours are already booking for this weekend. Plus we have a great deal going for those who are residents of Washington State and have a Washington State ID. We are giving 15% OFF our West Side Day Kayak Tour with your Wa State ID till May 15th.. This is a great opportunity for those that live around here to beat the crowd and get a discount.

Multi Day Tours are also booking. We are getting lots of interest in our 3 and 5 Day Kayak Tours. So if you are thinking of getting a group together for and Kayak Island Adventure, give us a call 360.378.2559.

If you are looking to buy your own kayak, we have some good deals on USED KAYAKS.

So I have had some questions when people have called lately. They are concerned about the Ferry ride and thinking about taking a tour in Anacortes instead.

First let me say that the Washington State Ferry ride from Anacortes to San Juan Island has long been thought of as one of the most scenic and beautiful ferry rides one can take. Second the ferry route is now part of the Washington State Scenic Byway. The cost is more than worth the relaxing ride through forested islands with rocky shores. View Harbor Seals and Bald Eagles along the way. The beauty encountered during the ferry ride alone is worth the ride and more than rivals what you will see while kayaking out of Anacortes. So when you are planning your vacation to the San Juan Islands don't let the idea of ferry hassle stop you from actually getting here. Half the experience of a San Juan Island Kayak Tour is the amazing ferry ride to welcome you to Friday Harbor.

Here are couple of links about the Ferry Route.

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