Sea Kayaking in the San Juan Islands with Anacortes Kayak Tours is the best way to experience kayaking the Washington State! We provide only the best equipment for our guests and personally guarantee your satisfaction. Our handpicked sea kayaking trip locations will allow you to explore the least developed shorelines in the northern Puget Sound region and the San Juan Islands. Off the beaten path, we are free to enjoy some of the most incredible scenery that the Pacific Northwest has to offer without having to worry about crowded beaches, cruising yachts, and hordes of other sea kayak tour groups.You will be safe, comfortable, and entertained as our expert staff guides you through the peaceful side of the San Juans.

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Blue Otter Outfitters is no longer offering tours.

We now recommend Anacortes Kayak Tours,

the premier sea kayaking oufit in the San Juan Islands!

 

 

 

 

 

 


Experience the wonders of Sailing aboard Pelican on a
3 or 5-day Sailing and Kayaking Vacation.


Sailing aboard Pelican, our 50-foot trimaran, is a tranquil experience. Pelican does not heel or lean like standard sailboats and the calm protected waters of the San Juan Islands insure a comfortable and pleasant ride. Pelican is a very safe vessel and has completed a world circumnavigation, logging over 50,000 sea miles.

We love to sail. There is something magical about siliently gliding through the beautiful San Juan Islands, with the wind in the sails, and the gentle lapping of the waves against the hull. Our favorite sail is our bright colored spinnaker which alows us to sail in the lightest of winds.

We invite you to help sail Pelican with us. You can crank a winch, help raise the sails, take the helm, or just relax and watch the scenery glide by. Competent instruction will be available from your captain who has a U.S. Coast Guard License and is also a certified American Sailing Association instructor.

3 Day Tour - $549 per person
5 Day Tour - $949 per person
Price includes accommodations, all meals and activities!


Kayaking

Included in every tour is use of our expedition mahogany sea kayaks and the help of our experienced naturalist guide.

Each day your guide will take you to the treasures that can only be seen while in a kayak. Paddle into a hidden cove... drift with a Harbor Seal... or watch sea birds as you circle a small rocky islet... each day is unique.

Beginners are welcome and if you are more experienced we will do our best to insure that you get the most out of each paddling trip.

Delicious Meals

Meals will be presented to you in our spacious main salon with 360-degree view or if you like you can enjoy your meals outside on our cockpit dining table. Your meals will be created with fresh local treats such as crab, prawns, fresh salmon, halibut and tuna. In order to cater to each guests unique tastes, we will have you fill out a detailed pre-trip questionnaire.

Private Staterooms

Our sailing mothership has 3 private staterooms to accommodate a maximum of 6 guests. Each cabin is spacious and includes queen size beds and private heads (small bathrooms). One of these staterooms is equipped with two beds and is suitable for those would prefer their own beds. To see more about the boat and the cabin layout click here.
Whale Watching

The San Juan Islands are well known for their resident Orca whales. Seeing whales from a sailboat is an experience you will remember for a lifetime. If we are sailing, there is no engine noise which allows you to hear the percusion of the whale's blows, the water splash as they play, and sometimes even their vocalizations transmitted through the hull. On our 5-day tour we will take a day to travel along the route where the whales are seen most often. On our 3-day tours we do not have time to actively search for the whales. However, with luck we may cross their tracks.


Trip Schedule: We offer 3-day and 5-day Sailing and Kayaking Adventures. Tours start at 10:00 am in Friday Harbor and end at 6:00 pm in Friday Harbor. Click here for details.

Reservations: To reserve a tour visit our Trip Schedule page to find your desired trip date, and then visit our Reservation page to send us your reservation request.



Custom Tours

Blue Otter Outfitters can create a unique tour just for you. We will do our best to work with you to create a tour that will fit your needs. You can create a tour that focuses more on sailing, on kayaking, or a little of both. It is up to your group. We can offer a 50-foot sailboat with a knowledgeable skipper, kayaks with gear, a naturalist kayak guide, all meals, and suggested itineraries. Our captain is a ASA certified sailing instructor and can provide you with sailing instruction. You can decide to cruise in the San Juans, go looking for whales, or travel into the waters of British Columbia.

Price: Please contact us to set up a custom tour. $875 per day - to charter the entire boat!

That's up to 6 guests at the price of 5. Includes: 3 private staterooms (4 queen-size beds) for up to 6 guests, excellent meals, guided kayaking, sailing, knowledgeable crew, and a price that you can't beat.




Children's Policy:
Due to the needs and requirements of children aboard the sailboat, we request that families who have children under the age of 16, charter the entire vessel (see above group rates). This allows us to completely adjust the tour towards your families' needs and desires. Minimum age requirement is 5 years old. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Kayaking:  Due to the water temperature of the San Juan Islands we will make a case by case decision as to what kayaking activities are appropriate for children. We may require that some children be accompanied by two adults in our triple kayak and/or be accompanied by a guide at all times. There are many safe and protected areas for us to take your family kayaking and we are happy to teach you and your children the basics and help them all that we can.

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