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Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard

119 reviews

#4 of 67 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle

Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities, More

Seattle, WA, USA

About Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard

If you are considering a visit to Seattle or you are looking for a completely unique Pacific Northwest experience, let Seattle's top rated kayak and paddleboard tour and rentals company show you a truly remarkable experience. Whether you are completely new to watersports or have been around water your whole life, our trained guides will take excellent care of you during your time with us. We offer: TOURS leaving from Shilshole Marine -Ballard Locks Tour (our top seller) -Sunset tour -Discovery Point Tour (Lunch included) -2 hour Puget Sound Tour -Custom tour curated just for you And other seasonal offerings RENTALS from the beautiful Golden Gardens beach -Kayaks (Singles and doubles) -Paddle boards GROUP EVENTS at either beach or marina locations -Fully tailored to the specific needs of your group Do you have a group? We specialize in large, medium and small group activities or even fully catered parties that will leave your guests speechless! We handle it all, from transportation, F&B, games/activities to the entertainment. Make the easy choice, Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard. Let's go explore!

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spundar78

Syracuse, New York

9658

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Awesome day on the water!

We took our two daughters, ages 8 and 10 on the two hour sound tour and it was amazing! Not only was Blane knowledgeable, but he was also entertaining and we all had a blast. He had all the gear we needed to stay warm...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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Pinnington51

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed September 16, 2018 via mobile

Excellent Trip

I was fortunate to have a one to one guide on my recent trip. Chloe was a fantastic and interesting guide down the Puget Sound, through the lock and into Union Lake. Given I was the only guest they had and it could have been...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Dallas B

Reviewed September 15, 2018 via mobile

Excellent kayak tour with Ana

I went on the Ballard locks tour with Ana! I had such a blast. I am a professional kayaker and eco tour guide myself and I was thoroughly impressed with Ballard Kayak Co. Because of my experience Ana let me paddle my own kayak and...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Navigator479534

Reviewed August 27, 2018

What a fun way to spend the day!!

I scheduled the 2-hour tour for a friends birthday surprise, 5 of us total. The staff were friendly when checking us in, making sure we had our vests on correctly and instructing us on how to get in/out of the kayak. Friendly, engaging and with...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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ppetersenj

Hudson, Wisconsin

Reviewed August 18, 2018 via mobile

Great View of the Locks

Was a cool experience to be able to paddle through the locks and had great scenery along the way. Our guide Chloe was very knowledgeable of the area. It is a longer route so be prepared.

Date of experience: August 2018

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screedog

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Reviewed August 10, 2018

Fantastic views, great guide, fun trip.

Review of: Discovery Point Kayak Tour

We had a great time on our kayak trip this week. Sam was a wonderful guide and very knowledgable about the area. Our kids (8&12 ) also had a blast. Thanks again!

Date of experience: August 2018

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Regine H

Reviewed August 9, 2018 via mobile

Ballard Locks Tour

I took the trip yesterday (8/8/18) with a group of female friends of varying degrees of kayaking expertise and thoroughly enjoyed the two and a half hour excursion. Our guide Sam was outstanding. He expertly prepared and guided us (the slower group in the back),...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Melanie P

Berkeley, California

Reviewed August 8, 2018

2 Hour Sound Tour - Excellent!!

We did the 2 hour Puget Sound tour with our guide Anna. She was very knowledgeable. We saw a seal, a bald eagle, went near the Ballard Locks and overall had a great time. Would do again.

Date of experience: August 2018

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at4iowa

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Reviewed August 6, 2018

2 hour kayak tour

Excellent tour over to the Ballard locks and back. Great views. Saw a bald eagle, heron and seals. Highly recommended for anyone.

Date of experience: August 2018

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StratfordEast

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 4, 2018 via mobile

Brilliant views and knowledgeable guids

I booked this 2 months ago to go alone and was looking forward to being with other people during the tour. Even better, 2 friends booked as well and we had a great time. Health and safety was thoroughly covered but in a fun and...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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sarah w

Should beginners sign up specifically for the beginner lesson or can beginners for sure handle taking the Guided Tour one?

April 20, 2017|

Answer

Hello Sarah, Thank you for reaching out to us! All of our tours are beginner friendly. So you can pick a tour that looks the best for you and go with it! Hope to see you on the water! Ballard Kayak Team

JillVarner

Which tour would you most likely encounter whale sightings?

July 3, 2016|

Answer

We only went on the sunset tour so I don't know. If you email Ballard Kayak I guarantee they will get back with you right away. They would be better suited to answer your question.