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Friday Harbor Kayaking with Family
Friday Harbor Kayaking with Family: A Sea Quest Adventure Planning an unforgettable family activity in
Kayaking San Juan Islands Fun
If you’re looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience, kayaking San Juan Islands offers a
Orcas Swim Under Kayaks with Sea Quest Kayak Tours
Picture yourself paddling serenely through the pristine waters of the San Juan Islands with Sea
Best Time to Spot Whales on a San Juan Islands Kayak Tour
Whale watching in the San Juan Islands is a bucket list item for many adventure
Orca Calf Stranded in Canadian Lagoon Swims to Freedom
ZEBALLOS, BC — In a heartening turn of events, Kʷiisaḥiʔis, a 2-year-old orca calf stranded
Deceased BC Kayakers Off Washington State Coast Disappearance
In a tragic development, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed on Wednesday that two
Humpback Whale Calf Spotted Washington Island: Swim with Mom
In the vast expanse of the Salish Sea off Washington, the inaugural sighting of the
Women’s Kayak Tours in the San Juan Islands – Sisterhood
Nestled in the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest, the San Juan Islands offer a
Hidden Toxins Threaten Orca Whales in the San Juan Islands
We are enjoying an excellent summer for whale-watching kayak tours in the San Juan Islands.
Whale’s Gift Restores Kayakers’ Spirits Christmas Day in the San Juan Islands
The current was weakening towards slack – the moment between tides when the sea becomes
The History of Sea Kayaking – Sea Quest Kayak Tours/San Juan Islands
Sea kayaking is a technology that is at least 4,000 years old. Peoples of the
San Juan Kayak Guides’ Vacation to Washington’s Remotest Island
What do kayak guides in the San Juan Islands do on their day off? Go
Amazing Society of Killer Whales: Similarities to Kayakers in San Juan Islands
The ocean is a deep and dark place. Haro Strait, our primary kayak tour route
Orca Whales Return to San Juan Islands Kayaking Routes
We’ve been enjoying numerous whale watching encounters on our kayak tours in the San Juan
Washington’s Killer Whale Satellite Tagging Risks Endangered Species
The controversial satellite tagging of killer whales in Washington has ended for 2013. We have
Sea Kayaking Guide Employment & Office Jobs Available in 2021
Can you think of a more rewarding summer job than guiding sea kayak tours in
August Sightings: Orca Whale Kayak Tours from Friday Harbor, WA
August is an excellent month for orca whale watching on our kayak tours in the
Sunset Kayak Tour Made Our Trip to San Juan Islands Spectacular!
I booked the sunset kayak tour several months ago using the online booking system. The
Orca Whales Prevent Shark Attacks on Kayaks in the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands would seem to be an ideal habitat for great white sharks,
San Juan Islands Kayaking Tours – Keeping it Pure & Simple!
Being the first company on San Juan Island to provide kayak tours using professional standards,
Orca Whale Darting Begins Badly in the San Juan Islands of Washington
Our last blog entry discussed the dangers from a new study that involves dart tagging
San Juan Islands Killer Whales at Risk to New Invasive Darting Study
A new orca whale research project for the San Juan Islands of Washington has just
Birding San Juan Islands: Bluebirds Return After 40 Years
Bluebirds used to be a favorite of San Juan Island bird watchers as their bright
July Sightings: Killer Whale Kayak Tours – Friday Harbor, WA
July was another superlative month for killer whale watching kayak tours in the San Juan
Washington Kayakers & Orca Watchers Celebrate Salmon Conservation Victory
People who enjoy orca whale watching and kayaking in Washington’s Salish Sea rejoiced at yesterday’s
June Report: Kayaking with Orca Whales in San Juan Islands, WA
Our orca whale watching kayak tours in the San Juan Islands of Washington began well
Federal Management of Killer Whales Failing – Not Science-Based (Part 3)
NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) claims their new orca whale watching regulations for kayakers and
Kayaking Rules for Whales – Arbitrary & Hypocritical (Part 2)
The new whale watching rules we discussed in our previous article apply to kayaks and
San Juan Islands: New Orca Watching Rules Don’t Affect Kayak Trips (Part 1)
We haven’t yet crunched the numbers, but it appears that new orca whale watching rules
Winter Kayaking: San Juan Islands Orca Watching Report – Largest Bull Missing
It’s been a strange winter in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. Fickle weather
Salmon Plan Threatens Orca Whales in the San Juan Islands
The federal government’s new plan to save salmon in Washington appears to be the typical
September Report: Kayaking with Orcas in San Juans – Farewell to Summer
September is a gorgeous month for kayaking in the San Juan Islands as it ranks
New Research: Sperm Whales & Albatrosses Can’t Hide from Ocean Pollution
Research Points to the Inescapable Dangers of Toxic Chemicals – Sperm Whale Study Even whales
August Report: Kayaking with Orcas – Summer Abundance in San Juans
August was another solid month for orca whale watching on our San Juan Islands kayak
Huge Salmon Runs Enhance Best Ever Orca Watching Kayak Tours in San Juans
Vast numbers of leaping silvery salmon have been a frequent sight this summer in the
Orca Whales in San Juan Islands Threatened by Increased Navy Sonar
While super quiet sea kayaks are now accused of being a threat to orca whales
July Report: Kayaking with Orcas – Enjoying Cooler Waters in San Juans!
July was a great month for our killer whale watching kayak tours in the Salish
Noisy Ocean Forces Whales to “Yell” But Kayaking with Orcas is Silent
To contend with the ever increasing level of noise in the oceans, North Atlantic right
June Report: Kayaking with Orcas – Key Role of Chinook Salmon in San Juans
June finished in fantastic fashion with orca whale watching sightings in the San Juan Islands
Humpback Whales and Herring in our Kayaking Waters – Fates Entangled
Here is a fishy tale of two species at the opposite end of the biological
San Juan Island Kayak Tour Witnesses Orca Whale Greeting Ceremony
Many big events in the small world of San Juan Island whale watching took place
Resident Orca Whales Return to San Juan Islands Kayaking Area
One of our local pods of resident-type (fish-eating) orca whales has returned to the San
More Humpback Whales Seen on San Juan Islands Kayaking Routes
A mother humpback whale and her calf swam past our afternoon day trip in the
Humpback Whale Seen on San Juan Island Kayaking Day Trip
A humpback whale appeared on today’s afternoon day trip in the San Juan Islands of
Killer Whales Return: Spring Sightings on San Juan Kayak Tours
The resident killer whales have returned to the San Juan Islands of Washington this month
Announcing New Online Reservation System for Sea Quest Guests
Thanks to the suggestions of our kayak tour guests, we have implemented an online reservation
Spring Birding Tour Surprises in San Juan Islands of Washington
Our spring birding tours on San Juan Island have been very productive with some occasional
More Gray Whale Deaths Noted in Washington’s Salish Sea
A total of five gray whales have perished in the waters surrounding the San Juan
Elephant Seal Spotted on San Juan Island Kayaking Day Trip
This week our one day kayaking trips in the San Juan Islands had great success
Spring Gray Whale Watching & Deaths in Puget Sound, Washington
Each spring around 20,000 gray whales migrate north from Mexico along the Pacific coast of
Killer Whales Attack Gray Whale Near the San Juan Islands
Some excited boaters today confirmed an attack by killer whales on an adult gray by
Gray Whales Killed by Orcas near Seattle, Washington?
Seven gray whales have been observed from the northern Puget Sound up to the San
New San Juan Islands Kayaking Maps Showing Killer Whale Watching Zone
At long last we have published our new San Juan Islands kayaking tour route and
Gray Whales Survive Rare Encounter with Orcas near Seattle, Washington
Last week three gray whales were seen traveling together near Seattle, Washington. Their peaceful migration
Announcing New Alaska Kayak Tour – Kayaking with Glaciers & Whales
Sea Quest announces a new Alaska kayak tour in Prince William Sound. Like our original
Oldsquaws Seen on San Juan Islands Kayak Tours
“Oldsquaw” is a word that may catch a few eyes in this age of political
Killer Whale Birth in San Juan Islands – Population Highest in 5 Years
The latest confirmed birth, recorded on February 21 in L-pod, brings the “southern resident” killer
Kayak Tour Guides Want Captive Orca Whales Released: San Juan Islands
Sea Quest Kayak Tours guides call for all aquariums to release their captive orca whales
Orcas Whales in San Juan Islands are 2 Species – Only One is a Killer
Unknown to most whale watchers and kayak tour participants, killer whales in the San Juan
Baby Boom of Orca Whales in the San Juan Islands Kayaking Area
The good news is the most recent orca whale born in our primary kayaking in
Winter Birding by Kayak in the San Juan Islands at its Peak
If you are looking for some hot birding action in Washington, the winter bird population
New Baby Orca Whale in the San Juan Islands of Washington
The first baby orca of 2010 has been born to J pod on January 3,
No More Kayaking with Orca Whales?!
Amazingly enough, the National Marine Fisheries Service has a plan to ban kayaking on the
Jumbo Squid Invading Washington Good or Bad for Orca Whales?
Jumbo Squid, also called Humboldt Squid, are invading Washington’s Salish Sea and their effects on
Killer Whales Photographed Attacking Sharks
Amazing photographs taken by Ingrid Visser of killer whales attacking and killing a mako shark
San Juan Islands Birding Tour Discovers Shearwater Invasion
Our San Juan Islands birding tour on August 28, 2009 found a real rarity for
San Juan Islands Salmon Recovery Projects Will Benefit Orca Whales
A total of seven different local organizations will receive more than $1.4 million in funding
Rare Gray Orca Found on San Juan Islands Whale Watching Tour
Our friend Captain Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters photographed a gray orca whale calf
Hear Blue Whales Sing While Kayaking in Baja Mexico
Blue whales are the most exciting species that we see on our Baja kayaking trips
Endangered Alaska Whales Gain Habitat Protection
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) took an important step toward protecting critical habitat under
Humpback Whale Saves Seal from Orcas!
There are plenty of stories of dolphins saving humans. Authentic tales of dolphins assisting swimmers
Special 30% Price Discount for 2009 Baja Mexico Kayak Tours
We have decided to extend our price discount for our Baja Mexico kayak tours that
Baja Mexico Kayak Tours Special Price Discount for 2009
For Thanksgiving Week we are announcing a special price discount for our Baja Mexico kayaking
Witness the Spectacular Leonid Meteor Shower on a Baja Kayak Tour!
The Leonids are arriving! Lucky participants of our Baja kayaking tours in mid-November could see
Former Kayak Tour Guide Warns of Garbage Island in the Pacific Ocean
An island of floating plastic garbage twice the size of Texas is trapped within the
Unusual Jelly Fish Seen on San Juan Islands Kayak Tour
This past weekend, on our one day San Juan Islands kayak tour, we found an
San Juan Islands Cycling
Lonely Planet just created a list of the “World’s Top 10 Cycling Routes” and named
New Killer Whale Birth Boosts San Juan Islands Orca Population
A newborn killer whale calf has been confirmed in J Pod, one of our three
