Friday Harbor Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Friday Harbor, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Friday Harbor, Washington, United States
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Juan Kayak Expeditions, 25 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jackson Beach Park, Jackson Beach Rd, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Griffin Bay, Washington 98250, USA
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Dinner Island, Washington 98250, USA
Home to a colony of harbor seals, paddle the peaceful waters of Griffin Bay out to witness these playful creatures
Stop At: 25 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
