Crystal Seas Kayaking
Friday Harbor, WA 98250-6084
Phone: (360) 378-4223
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Editorial Review for Crystal Seas Kayaking – by Jason Esplin
Overview
Crystal Seas can help you make the most of your time with kayak trips down the west coast of San Juan Island. This section is one of the most beautiful of the islands, well-populated with the local wildlife--not to mention that it's the romping grounds for three local pods of whales.
The Experience
There are a variety of options, whether you want to kayak for a couple of hours or explore for six days. Three-hour tours (5 miles to 6 miles roundtrip) are available throughout the day. The fantastic sunset tour lets you paddle along as the sun blazes a path on the water's surface. Full-day trips (6 miles to 9 miles roundtrip) let you explore a little more. Nearly everything needed for multiple excursions that last one to five nights is provided, including tents and food.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWondering where to meet? A Crystal Seas representative will meet you across the street from the Washington State Ferry terminal at Friday Harbor.
User Reviews for Crystal Seas Kayaking
07/17/2008 Posted by SeattleOutdoorChick
I was initially recommended to Crystal Seas by the bed and breakfast that I was staying at the first time I took a tour. Crystal Seas Kayaking had wonderful customer service when I was planning trip to the San Juan Islands. They picked me up for free once I was there. We were happy to find that we would stay dry because we started the tour on their kayak docks. The naturalist was funny, informative and very entertaining. Their guide grew up on San Juan Island and clearly loved her job and where she lived. We saw so much wildlife I could not believe it. Since then I have booked several other trips with them including a 3 day trip. Our guides are always awesome and make great food! This company is first class and I very highly recommend them to all of my friends.
Pros: Thumbs up!!!
09/25/2007 Posted by trueone
I thought the "view from the water" would be a great experience. I took a really expensive..and short trip with Crystal Seas. I take people on photographic trips and was taking a trip to look into good activities and thought despite the high price it must be worth it to be able to paddle out along the coast. We didn't...we paddled around the bay...sort of like a very, very expensive paddle boat ride in the local pond. The reason was the "currents". I saw many other trips out around the island that day. I called to express my concern and was told the manager would return my call. He never did and when I called again, I was told that he didn't think my call was worth returning. I would never use this company for any trip and will be vocal with those I share information with. Save your money...take a drive or a hike, you will see as much believe me. This felt like the biggest rip-off and brush off I have experienced in a long time. I would never use this particular company in any location.
Cons: Thumbs down! Do not deliver a good trip for the high price.
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