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Why Choose Crystal Seas?

Our previous guests say it all. Most of our guests have either paddled with us before or were referred to us by a friend. We take great pride in this and are always making sure that this level of commitment remains the same.

Our team of employees are some of the best in the business. We feel that the main ingredient that distinguishes a great tour company and the tours they offer are their staff. For this reason we invest a lot into our staff. From the people who reply to your e-mails, mail and phone calls to those that organize your tours and maintain your equipment to the smiling faces that you see on the water. We reward them for their levels of excellence and commitment and challenge them to out do themselves. Therefore we maintain one of the lowest levels of employee turnover in the field and if you are one of the many of our guests who return year after year you will probably encounter some of the same pleasant personalities which make up the Crystal Seas team.

The safety of our guests and employees is the main factor which governs all of our activities. We are a well established organization with a spotless safety record and do everything possible to maintain this status from the basics of personal flotation devices to guides trained in water rescue, first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a full-time office which can support and coordinate in times of need. In addition our guides have full authority to re-route or cancel a tour when the conditions aren’t safe.

We are always looking for ways to improve our tours and ensure the highest quality possible. One of the many ways which we do this is by using the very best equipment and gear for what we offer.

We run our tours in the nicest areas we can find. For example, all of our three hour and full day tours in the Pacific Northwest run on the picturesque west-side of San Juan Island. We feel this is the prime kayaking destination on San Juan Island for scenery, wildlife and overall kayaking experience. In addition, the west-side of San Juan Island is the only area in the San Juan Islands where you will have a decent chance of witnessing members of the resident J, K and L pods of orca whales.

Small groups and a low participant to guide ratio, normally 6 to 1 or less, give our trips a personal touch. This allows our guides to focus on our guests individual needs and desires, therefore providing them with a superior kayaking experience.

Many of our guests find that getting to and from our launch sites isn’t always that easy. For this reason we provide complimentary transportation from various central locations.