What to Bring and What to Wear Kayaking

3 Hour Kayak Tours

What to Bring:

Water, snacks, sunscreen, and camera

What to Wear:

Hat, sunglasses, layers of clothing that will dry quickly, avoiding heavy cottons. Comfortable sports sandals with a heel strap (Chacos, Tevas, etc) are ideal, but any shoe that can get wet will do. Extra layers can be packed into provided dry bags.

 

Kayaking from Roche Harbor on San Juan Island

5 Hour Kayak Tours - Orca Search and West Side Whale Sanctuary

What to Bring:

Pack Lunch, water, snacks, sunscreen, and camera

What to Wear:

Hat, sunglasses, layers of clothing that will dry quickly, avoiding heavy cottons. Comfortable sports sandals with a heel strap (Chacos, Tevas, etc) are ideal, but any shoe that can get wet will do.  Extra layers can be packed into provided dry bags.

Overnight Kayak Tour Pack List

This packing list includes the personal items you’ll need on your multiday tour with us. For our 2 and 3 day multiday tours, each participant receives two 20 liter dry bags and one 5 liter dry bag for clothing, sleep gear and small personal items.  That is not a lot of space, so please pack wisely.

 

Multiday tour questions? See answers to our most frequently asked questions.

See humpbacks and orcas off of San Juan Island
Packed 20 liter dry bags in camp on Stuart Island.

How to Pack for Your Kayak Adventure

A handy list of things to bring for a kayak tour

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Kayak to Stuart Island with San Juan Island Outfitters

Sea Kayak Tours

San Juan Outfitters specializes in unforgettable guided sea kayaking adventures departing from San Juan Island. With an emphasis on small group sizes and a high level of customer service, our experienced guides and naturalists keep guests safe and comfortable while teaching them about the local flora and fauna. No previous experience is needed to join any tour with San Juan Outfitters!

Orca Whales in San Juan Islands

Orca Whale Watch Tours

The waterways surrounding the San Juan Islands are considered the best place in the world to observe Orcas (Killer) Whales in the wild, and the best location in the islands to access those waters is San Juan Outfitter’s exclusive marine adventure center at Roche Harbor.

San Juan Outfitters is San Juan Island's premier sea kayak and whale watch tour company

Sea Kayaking FAQ

San Juan Outfitters is widely considered San Juan Islands premier sea kayak and whale watch tour company. This reputation developed from a commitment to the highest level of guest service, and our 2 exclusive sea kayak and whale watch facilities at Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.