2 Hour Sound Tour Puget Sound
4.8
17 Ratings
Seattle

Explore Puget Sound’s wildlife on a 2-hour kayak tour. Spot seals, sea lions, and herons. Perfect for families and beginners. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Seattle - Puget Sound was created when the area’s glaciers began their retreat about 14,000 years ago, leaving behind intricate patterns of islands, inlets, lakes and shorelines. Today, Puget Sound is home to thousands of creatures, from killer whales and sea lions to sea anemones and sand dollars.

Enjoy the rich ecosystem of Puget Sound on this two hour kayaking tour. This is a great chance to see seals, sea lions, great herons and more. The route of the tour will vary based on recent sightings of local wildlife. Whether you want to drift among the bull kelp or paddle hard along the shore, this tour is for you.

Meet at our docks in Shilshole Marina 20 minutes prior to tour departure

Family Friendly

Beginner paddlers welcome

  • Shilshole Marina - One of the largest marinas on the west coast hosting around 1500 boats. Located in Ballard with unique vantages of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain Range.
What's Included
  • All equipment needed for safe and enjoyable sea kayaking
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks are not provided
  • Gratuities not included and not required, though greatly appreciated
Additional Information

Puget Sound was created when the area’s glaciers began their retreat about 14,000 years ago, leaving behind intricate patterns of islands, inlets, lakes and shorelines.

Enjoy the rich ecosystem of Puget Sound on this two hour kayaking tour. This is a great chance to see seals, sea lions, great herons and more. The route of the tour will vary based on recent sightings of local wildlife. Whether you want to drift among the bull kelp or paddle hard along the shore, this tour is for you.

Meet at our docks in Shilshole Marina 20 minutes prior to tour departure

Family Friendly

Beginner paddlers welcome

What to bring:
Warm clothes, preferably non-cotton
Water-appropriate shoes
A water-proof, wind-proof layer
Water bottle
Sunglasses and/or a sun hat

Please note that if your booking is for an odd number of people, the odd person might be paired up with a new friend or guide in a tandem kayak.

Location
7901 Seaview Ave NW
Seaview Avenue Northwest
By the Corinthian Yacht Club, just South of Golden Gardens Beach Park. Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for parking, signing waivers and using the restroom prior to the start time of your tour. You can find our digital waiver at https://www.ballardkayak.com/waiver.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Holly_m
Jul 23, 2024
Fun exploring Puget Sound - We had a good time, so much fun! Blaine was a great guide both in navigating the sound and in sharing both history and current details of the area. We enjoyed seeing all the seals and were fortunate enough to also see a great blue heron and a bald eagle. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Ellie
Jul 20, 2024
Great kayak in Seattle - Amazing kayak on puget sound. Harbor seals, baby seals and birds for wildlife. It was a quiet day so an easy paddle. Cat was a terrific guide. Highly recommend!
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Ecwhughes
Jul 15, 2024
The best way to spend a couple hours in Seattle - Inspiring and simultaneously relaxing. Amazing views, saw lots of wonderful creatures, and learned a lot about Seattle's geology and geography. Lindsay was an wonderful and highly informative guide. Totally recommend!
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Schulted2016
Jun 28, 2024
Incredible experience packed with fun and adventure with the best guides! - We took the 2 hour Sound tour. This was only our second time kayaking: my husband and I felt right in our element. The entire group was so much fun! Our guides: Lindsay and Cat were the absolute best!! They made the entire experience so amazing and surpassed any expectation we had. This event was packed with fun and so incredibly enjoyable. Thanks to Lindsay and Cat for making this the best experience ever!! And….the seals….oh my!! I was in heaven!!
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Juliehp6736ps
Jun 3, 2024
Sea Lions everywhere! - What a treat! We kayaked amongst sea lions, seal pups, and starfish were showing near the pilings (by the business). Lindsay was a friendly, kind, and helpful tour leader. I have already recommended this fantastic trip to others. All abilities will have a great time!
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Kristi_s
May 12, 2024
First Time Kayaker - Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The journey was 2 hours long. We saw sea lions and seals + other animals. Great experience! Might take up kayaking after this!
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221masonm
Sep 14, 2023
Great fun - Great time and gorgeous views of the sound and some cool animals! Blaine was an awesome guide. Definitely recommend!
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Nichol_h
Sep 3, 2023
Great Experience - The guide made the kayaking experience fun and easy! My teenagers thought the 2 hours went fast. You couldn't beat the scenery! We saw harbor seals and a sunset I'll never forget.
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Freedom319967
Aug 26, 2023
Great Experience Kayaking through the Locks - We had a great time! We did the Locks Tour and despite being locals, learned a ton about the area, tides, marine life, etc. The guides were helpful, funny, friendly, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for visitors to the region as we saw seals, Heron, Osprey, etc. Also recommend for locals who want to go through the locks in a small craft!
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