Company Description

The San Juan Islands are considered one the best places in the world to observe Killer Whales and other wildlife. We specialize in providing high quality whale watch, kayak, and adventure tours for groups small and large, families, and independent travelers. We are known for our high level of customer service, and highly trained and friendly naturalist guides. Join us for one of our unique adventures in the San Juan Islands.

San Juan Outfitters is located at both Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Our exclusive facilities at these harbors allow guests safe and easy access to the water, whether you are sea kayaking or whale watching. Experienced paddlers, novices, and families alike will enjoy our sea kayaking tours, with a wide variety of tours and services available. Whale Watch guests will appreciate the small group feel of our vessel, with both your captain and naturalist answering your questions one-on-one.

Tours depart daily from both Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor from mid April through early October. Whether sea kayaking, whale watching, or both, our guests typically see Killer Whales, Porpoise, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, and a wide range of Marine Birds and land mammals. For those primarily interested in seeing Killer Whales, we suggest our whale watch tours by motor vessel. While our kayak tours do see Killer Whales with some frequency, especially on our 5 Hour Trips, your best chances are by boat where our speed and range are much greater. Our kayak tours are a “wildlife tour by kayak”, and any Killer Whale encounters are an added bonus to the diverse wildlife we typically see.

Call us to make reservations, or learn more about our tours and services.

Products & Services

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