My husband and I rented a double kayak. We try to do this paddle every summer. The paddle is gorgeous and as a bonus we saw quite a few seals and a few bay porpoises. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable kayaking and about the area. I would highly recommend this tour. Never disappoints!

Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful, and we saw several seals including a baby swimming close to us!

My friend and I went on the early 3 hour tour. The trip far exceeded expectations. Our trip was at high tide, and we still saw multiple groups of harbor seals in the water or sun bathing, porpoises, and here's the 5 star sighting - A Stellar Sea Lion in front of us and behind our boat, with its big huge head, and hiss like exhalation! Leo, our wonderful guide, made sure we safely travelled around Burrows Island as we ventured on the Rosario Straits side, and he was an excellent navigator, and he knows a lot about sea life and geology as well. The other participant actually ended up buying her kayak! That's how good the tour was... We have kayaked many times before, and this trip rocked!

My husband and I recently had a fantastic Kayaking experience with the Anacortes Kayaking team. As a first-timer and non-swimmer, our guide, Nathan, made sure I felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. They provided all the necessary equipment, including a life jacket, and gave a thorough safety briefing before we set off. The scenery was breathtaking, and the calm waters made it easy for me to get the hang of kayaking. Nathan was always nearby, ready to offer assistance or answer any questions. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend. The staff's professionalism and attention to safety made me feel at ease, and look forward to our next Kayaking adventure

We had an amazing time on our 3 hour kayak trip! We were the only ones in our group so it was a bit of a private tour! Our guide, Ben, was amazing and was full of knowledge, which we loved! He was very educated and aware of the different tides and currents and that made for a really amazing trip! We saw 2 eagles, one of which caught a fish right in front of us! A lot of really cool tide pool creatures since the tide was low, and tons of curious harbor seals! As east coasters, we had a really great time learning about the ecology of the area and Ben was really excited to teach us everything he knew! Could not have asked for a better experience.

Eight women got together on this adventure to celebrate our adventurous friends big 80th Birthday. It was a fun and fitting way to celebrate. Anacortes Kayaks did an amazing job taking care of us and providing an interesting and fun trip. Several of us were experienced kayakers, some had just a little and a couple of newbies from Florida joined our group. Our guide made sure we all had a safe and exciting day. All of us would highly recommend Anacortes Kayaks for a special treat or just a great paddle.

Unforgettable paddling experience! Blake was so knowledgeable about the ecology of the area; he answered all our questions with enthusiasm and care. We saw 4 eagles, 2 porpoises, and jumping salmon. I would highly recommend this trip!

We had a great time on the 3hr kayak from Anacortes. Our guide was Tim and he was super friendly and made the experience really enjoyable! I would definitely recommend this tour, the views are spectacular and this company has always been a great choice for my family and I in the past:)

Our 9 year old was excitedly waiting to kayak and she was not disappointed! As a family of 4 we were put in 2 double kayaks while a family with their young son were in a tandem. Those who had kayak experience chose to go in singles. The gear was all clean and in good condition; getting it on provided some laughs amongst us novices. The waters around Burrows Island were calm and made for beautiful paddling; crossing from the marina was not as challenging as I expected too. Our two guides made sure everyone knew what to do and kept a watchful eye on the group to ensure safe crossings. Ben and Nate were informative and chatty during the trip but equally allowed you to enjoy the peace away from the group, always keeping an eye on everyone especially as we tended to spread out. My son had trouble putting the rudder pedals in and needed help at sea (14 y/o user error). Ben kept him calm and talked him through fixing it, staying with us to catch the group back up. It seemed clear to me that Nate had planned to paddle with the currents supporting us based on the time of day and the mixed abilities of the group which provided a safe and really pleasant afternoon.

The bioluminescence tour was truly magical. I’ve gone twice and had a complete blast. The guides gave insightful lectures on Bowman Bay’s natural habitats and wildlife as well as enriching tales of First Nation folklore to pass the time as the Sun went down. Once the stars came out, the bioluminescent plankton gradually rose to the surface, and once in complete darkness, they completely illuminated the waves in specks of glowing turquoise with each splash of the ore. Words of advice: arrive - if you can - on an evening with no moon and no wind. 1. A moonless night will allow the plankton to appear to shine brighter. 2. When there is high wind, the majority of the plankton dive to deeper waters and don’t return until several days after the winds are gone. Regardless, even on days in which the plankton are mostly hiding out, it is a bucket-list event that is well worth staying up late. At its most luminous, it will be a core memory you’ll try to share with as many loved ones that are willing to participate.

What an incredible afternoon of sea kayaking! Perfect weather, trail and guide! Tim lead us around an island in the Puget Sound, pointed out Harbour seals and kayaked over a bed of bulb sea kelp. It was a perfect way to end our family vacation! And using kayak skirts to prevent water from getting into the kayak was a first for us! What a game changer! Thank you Tim for providing that extra protection!

Our guide, Blake, was expert in kayaking and knowledgeable about the natural world of the Salish Sea and the rocky islands we paddled around. We had a great experience. Even though we live in the region and get to go kayaking every so often, this time was really special. This is a well organized and professional small business.

My wife and I did the "Anacortes 3 Hour Kayak Trip" on July 5, '23 with Blake as our guide. It was a perfect day weather-wise, but beyond that I felt like we were in great hands throughout. Blake was very welcoming and got the group geared up efficiently and got us into the kayaks w/o any trouble. We covered the basics of safety, kayaking, expectations for the trip, the route, and we were off. On the trip, Blake was consistently engaging with the 3 sub-groups of people and spend a great deal of time informing us of the local marine life, history, and a sundry of related topics in a super-interesting manner. i highly recommend this AKT trip and Blake in particular.

Our guide Lisa was great! She was very knowledgeable about the fauna and flora as well as the geology of Burrows island. She also knew about the currents and how best to navigate and take advantage of them. On this 3 hour paddle we saw bald eagles, a harbor seal, great blue herons, a starfish, a harbor porpoise, lots of pigeon guillemots, and a belted kingfisher.

Our guide, Lisa, was very knowledgeable. The kayaks were in good shape and we saw a bunch of cool stuff!

There were 5 couples in our group. We had 3 guides accompany us & all of them were personable & experienced kayakers. The equipment was great. The currents got a bit rough at times, and a few of the people struggled but the guides were there to help at all times. Overall it was a beautiful day, good experience but exhausting at times. Note - if you can't find (free) parking on the street, you can purchase a pass for $5 at the check-in.

My friend that I kayaked with had never kayaked before and was quite apprehensive before we started. But our guide, Quinn, immediately put us both at ease. We were the only ones on our trip because the weather was cloudy and drizzly but it was just fine with us Pacific Northwesterners. :-) Quinn was more than willing to help when needed but also let us kayak on our own so we could enjoy the peaceful water. We went at our own slow pace and Quinn never rushed us or acted frustrated. I am 70 years old and my friend a few years younger so you don't have to be a young person to enjoy sea kayaking!!! Just go out and do it!! It is a very relaxing, pleasurable experience!!

Thoroughly enjoyed my time on the water. Emma was a great and knowledgeable guide. She has such enthusiasm for kayaking the San Juan islands the waters are just beautiful and delightful to be out in. I am from the East Coast and I always enjoy paddling in new areas. Emma taught me a lot about the local waters off of Anacortes and Fidalgo island. Highly recommend kayaking with Anacortes.

Tim was our tour guide, very fun to be around. Showed us some great sights, made sure to converse with each of us and got to know us a little better. Definitely recommend making the drive and boom through these guys. It's a workout on the upper body but it is worth the soreness after lol

We booked the trip about 2 hours before it was scheduled to depart (10 AM on a Tuesday, late August) and ended up with Tim as our private guide, since no one else had booked that time. The whole experience was outstanding. The 3 hour trip felt like the perfect length for us. We have kayaked before, but only casually. Tim was able to give us the perfect paddling tips quickly so that we were paddling efficiently from the start. I cannot say enough about how impressed we were with Tim's level of knowledge. From history, geology, ecology, biology. . .Tim really knows his stuff. The whole tour felt conversational but fun, like an exploration. Tim was excited to point out seals, a Stellar Sea Lion, the bulb kelp ecosystem, and sea stars. I would do the exact same trip again in a heartbeat.