We just did a two day, one night fully catered trip with Sam and we cannot say enough good things…read moreabout the experience! We had a private group of 6, all pretty new to kayaking, but we had a blast and learned a ton while enjoying the beauty of the San Juan Islands. Sam was a great guide making sure everyone felt comfortable, was having fun, all while being chill and fun to talk to. He fed us so well and took great care of the group throughout our adventure! I didn't expect to eat as well as we did. We camped on a beautiful bluff overlooking the water on Cypress Island. It's also worth noting the company was great to work with and were incredibly responsive. If you're looking for a great PNW adventure, look no further!

Addie was our guide and we had a fun 1.5 kayak tour of Bowman bay and surrounding area. As our…read morefirst time in sea kayaks we were excited to head out. Addie gave us tons of educational info that was cool and interesting. Although we didn't sea orcas breaching over our kayaks like we'd dreamed of, we did see plant life, fish, crab, seals on rocks, and "Ellie Mae" the female elephant seal on shore. 1.5 tour was the perfect amount of time for our day. We even got to taste bull keep leaves- tasty but also very salty lol! Thanks for a great tour Addie!!

Did a two day trip. The guide was fantastic. with knowledge of plants, animals, geology and…read moreislands in the area. And the food was excellent, thoughtfully prepared and sensitive to peoples food allergies. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend. Also of note is that the equipment was good quality and well maintained, with the kayaks being stable and relatively easy to steer with an added rudder.

Evan and Jethro led our nighttime bioluminescent tour. What an awe-inspiring experience! Not only…read moredid Mother Nature provide a spectacular show, Evan and Jethtro were informative, kind, and patient. They did a great job explaining what we were seeing and keeping everyone safe. The provided jacket, pants, splash skirt, and life jacket kept us warm and dry. The tour runs efficiently and the length of time is perfect for experiencing the water light show, yet not so long that you are exhausted from paddling. I highly recommend this experience!

Another sunny PNW weekend, another chance to explore and find a new beach! Snoo-oosh is a…read moresmall-but-mighty little slice of paradise with a beautiful view of Whidbey Island. It's a level, rocky beach, with some driftwood - perfect for exploring, beach walking, or just sitting on a log and taking it all in. There's a bit of a rough parking area (watch out for potholes) and zero facilities, so keep that in mind as it's a bit of a drive to the nearest restroom. This would make a great beach for kayaking or canoeing, as the bay it sits on is semi-protected and seemed insulated from the wind. Note: the map indicates there's a boat launch here, but there is not. There appears to have been one at some point, but it's been mostly washed away and covered with rocks and driftwood - definitely no way to actually use it to launch anything but a portable watercraft.

So much fun. I'm out of shape and pretty big, I was nervous about a 3 day trip squeezed into that…read morelittle seat. It was definitely a squeeze, but I'm so glad I went , it was a blast and we were all tired but it wasn't hard to keep up. The guide Laura was amazing and I feel so lucky we got to see the islands from in the water. The food was great too. Don't miss the chance to kayak at night and see the bioluminescence! It was a highlight.

Absolutely fantastic three day kayaking experience! Our charming guide led us in tandem kayaks…read morewith all the necessary gear through the islands. Just dress for the weather and you will enjoy the best way to see the San Juan's. We had a great camping experience as part of the journey with plenty of great food. Hannah is a super guide and worked tirelessly to keep us both active and relaxed plus well fed. Appetizers and wine before hearty meals to keep us fueled! Can't wait to go again someday!

We had an amazing whale watching tour! We went out in the afternoon and saw several pods of Killer…read moreWhales. Brooke, Sofia and Jeff were extremely knowledgeable, kind and courteous! Great trip with great people!

I'm extremely disappointed with how my situation was handled recently. Due to a family illness, I…read morehad to cancel my whale watching trip and provided what I believed was plenty of notice. Despite that, they refused to issue a full refund. When I booked, I expected a reasonable level of customer service and flexibility, especially for something as unpredictable as getting sick. Instead, I was met with rigid policy. It felt like they cared more about keeping my money than doing right by a customer who couldn't safely attend. I understand that businesses have cancellation policies, but there should be some level of compassion and common sense--especially when someone gives advance notice and isn't canceling last minute. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression. I would hesitate to book with them again and recommend others read the fine print very carefully before committing... because even with advance notice, you will not get a full refund if you need to cancel.

This is everything we hoped for in a floating expedition. We wanted an introductory whitewater…read moreexperience with our 9-year-old boys, and they accommodated our request to navigate Level 2 rapids. Andrea was our guide, and she gave us a perfect stretch of sizable time on the Skykomish. In the middle of the trip, we shored the raft, and Andrea set up a delicious lunch spread. The spread even accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. We also had the opportunity to swim around in a crystal-clear pool of water that was behind the rock bar. You could go with the mega-sized outfit that probably gets more hits on Google, but I've dealt with those companies. They tend to rush people in and out, and see their operation as more of an amusement park. With Chinook, Shane and Andrea love what they do, and have decades of experience on the river. They will give you the firsthand experience that you are looking for.

Shane and Andrea are so river and nature wise. Their passion and excitement about sharing this…read moreexperience with you is contagious!! We felt safe, educated and so happy during our 2 different floats!!

High recommend! We've gone out with this company two years…read morein a row, and all the guides have been excellent. The 3 day tour this past weekend was a great amount of time, we camped a couple nights, paddled for 3 solid days and saw lots of sights without getting too fatigued. Our guide (Jury) was a stellar group leader. A really good balance of 'on top of it' (gave us confidence we we're safe, and kept things running smoothly) while being relaxed and never making us feel rushed. On top of it he was great chef, preparing us way better meals than I thought possible on a three day trip without any power and limited storage space in the kayaks. Pesto Pasta with smoked salmon, yum! Freshly brewed coffee ready when I got out of my tent?! Yes please! Bravo Jury! And thank you!

We had a great half day morning trip with Ryan as our guide. Even though it was foggy, we learned a…read morelot from Ryan and even heard a whale as well as seeing sea lions and various birds.

Outstanding experience! Very stable ship with JB at the helm. Alison is a gifted naturalist with…read moreamazing stories to tell about the Orcas.

Great tour! Not only were we warm in our provided gear but were well taken care of with information…read moreand help along the way. We saw puffins, sea lions, harbor seals and a pod of 10 killer whales traveling together! Our boat was able to be more nimble and give us better and extended views of the whales as opposed to other vessels on the water. Would recommend!

This was my second tour with San Juan Safari's. I can't begin to explain how lovely my experience…read morewas for both tours. I think the staff are all professional and knowledgeable. We got to see a pod of 8 orcas, sea lions, seals, deer, and eagles. I would highly recommend!

What a wonderful experience! We took the ferry service to Friday Harbor from Anacortes with our…read moreebike. Fantastic trip and crew. Thanks for a great adventure.