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Spreading the Word…  

We have been reviewed in many forms of media ranging from television to newspapers and magazines and most importantly by our guests. We take these reviews very seriously and are always adjusting and modifying what we do based on what our guests have to say. Below you will find various quotes and a list of various critiques.

We've been favorably reviewed by:

Outside Magazine: Family Vacation Guide

Oprah

KTTV / Fox Television Los Angeles

Seattle Times Newspaper 

Eddie Bauer Newspaper for Eddie Bauer Associates

Family Fun Magazine

Hidden Pacific NW

Fodor's Berkely Guide

USA Weekend Magazine

Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest

Washington Handbook Moon Travel Publications

Essential San Juan Islands Guide

Boatless in Seattle

Disney's Wild Animal Kingdom

Here are a few guest comments:

Perfect! The guides were very good! I've been on river rafting trips where the guides were terrible. Your guys were very professional Obviously a classy organization.  -Brian and Chris Hanchett

I was referred by a previous guest who said you have the best guides, they were right.  -April Bucholz

Being a native New Yorker, I was a little skeptical about anything that involves the “great outdoors,” but the experience turned out to be incredible.  I will definitely be bragging to my friends! Thanks Crystal Seas.  -Alena Koch

Hard not to have a perfect trip…beautiful weather, gorgeous islands, fun group and guides, delicious eats, wonderful atmosphere… exhilarating. Just what I needed before beginning medical school! You guys have an awesome company!  I’ll be back!  -Kerri Zimmerman

This was a great trip you guys are terrific. We'll be back.  -Anne Scalapino

Jake made the trip worthwhile, educational & fun.  -Lee Dixon

Thank you. Mike was great. We really enjoyed ourselves!  -The Gavan Family

I thought the tour was perfect. Mike was Great.  -Jon Strasman

Perfect!  -Keeton Gamwell

Excellent! It was such a great experience! Jake was friendly, fun & informative!  -Kathy Watkins

Your guide (Ryan) was great. I've taken a lot of guided tours and he was one of the best.  -Lonnieta Payne

Ready to buy one tomorrow.  -Willow Atwood

This was a blast! Little more salt on the kelp!  -Brett

This was a very enjoyable experience!  -Jim Jackson

Had a blast! Will come again.  -Julie O'Brian

Dear Crystal Seas,
My fianceé and I would like to thank you for an awesome experience among the 3 pods of orcas we fortunately came across. Our guide was excellent, the equipment was in great condition and the sunset was splendid!
Sincerely,
Rob Barth

Hi!
I was out in Washington last week and went on one of your kayaking trips on Monday the 14th. I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had.  Mike and Jake were our guides and they did an excellent job. They answered every question I asked (and I asked a lot of questions), and they were really friendly. The next time I'm out there, I will definitely go kayaking with you guys again.  I liked it so much that I am looking for places out here in Boston to take kayaking lessons. I'm hoping to find a place that will teach me how to use a single kayak; I think it would be more challenging.  So, thanks I had a blast. Kayaking was definitely the highlight of my vacation.
Sincerely,
Alycia Thornton

Dear Johannes & Ryan,
Tracy and I want to thank you both for a wonderful kayaking adventure.  What could have been an expensive and disastorous day turned out to be an exciting and memorable trip to Friday Harbor and its waters.  Your commitment to customer service is rare and very, very much appreciated. In addition to being accommodating, you were pleasant.  Thank you! And good luck in all that you endeavor.
Nancy

Johannes:
Thanks again for an excellent kayak trip on the evening of July 8.  What a spectacular show the whales gave. It is something Julie and I will never forget. We were so pumped up when we got home we took our kids to see "Free Willy 2."  Keep up the good work. Julie and I really enjoy kayaking on your tours. The small group size is the way to go and your attitude about sitting quietly and letting the whales come to us is commendable. We will be back.
Take care.

Dear Johannes,
Judy and I had a great time out at the San Juans. The highlight of our stay was the kayaking tour we took with you back on May 6.  You may be interested to know that the other couple on the trip had such a good time that when they returned to Portsmouth, NH they went out and bought a couple of sea kayaks.  I have some friends that will be visiting San Juan later this summer and I recommended they take the tour with you.
Yours Truly,
Rick Haltmaier

We wanted to say a special thank you for excellent customer service. As one team member said, "I expected to be cold and wet, but my feet never even got wet." Guides were knowledgeable, attentive and obviously enjoy their work!
Thanks,
The ATT Wireless Team Building Group

Dear Crystal Seas Kayaking,
Our kayaking trip was an awesome and unforgettable experience. Our 17 yr old son is so envious and hoping to kayak with you in the near future.
Yours truly,
Caroline Preusch

Dear Johannes, Sea kayaking in the San Juans was terrific! You made it especially fun because of your knowledge of the wildlife I'd really like to come back and do a trip over several days.
Keep me posted,
Linda Laurent

Dear Johannes,
We had the best time. We've told all of our friends in California about our trip. We would really like to come again next year. Will thought this was the best vacation we've ever taken. I hope we will get to make the trip again next year. Thank you again, your knowledge, patience and positive attitude really made our trip the best. You come with the highest recommendation from us!
Thank you & God Bless,
Erin Conley

Dear Crystal Seas Kayaking:
On behalf of the Eddie Bauer group, thanks for a wonderful kayaking trip. Your guides were terrific and fun to be with out on the water. We could not have asked for a better day. I look forward to kayaking with you again in the very near future.
Sincerely,
Gordon Hom!