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Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard

Seattle, Washington

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Salmon Bay Lunch and Locks Tour

A 5-5.5 hour guided kayak tour combining the Ballard Locks passage with a stop at Little Chinook's Fish Bar in Fisherman's Terminal for fish and chips. The tour includes views of Shilshole Bay wildlife, Lake Union's mega yachts, and the ship canal.

Beginner
5.25 hours

Ballard Locks Tour

A 3-3.5 hour guided kayak tour through Shilshole Bay and the historic Ballard Locks, where paddlers experience the 30-ton gates and rise to Lake Union's water level. The tour includes views of seals, sea lions, osprey, great herons, and Seattle's mega yachts and Deadliest Catch boats.

Beginner
3.25 hours

2 Hour Sound Tour

A 2-hour kayaking tour of Puget Sound exploring the ecosystem created by glacial retreat, with opportunities to see seals, sea lions, great herons, and bull kelp. The route varies based on recent wildlife sightings.

Beginner
2 hours

Discovery Point Kayak Tour

A 3-3.5 hour guided kayak tour from Shilshole Bay to Discovery Point following an ancient water route, with a stop to explore Discovery Bluff for views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier. Lunch is provided and included in the price.

Beginner
3.25 hours
$140 - LUNCH INCLUDED

Sunset on the Sound

A 1.5-hour evening kayak tour through Puget Sound timed for sunset over the Olympic Mountains, offering opportunities to see fish jumping, seals playing, and sea lions lounging.

Beginner
1.5 hours

About Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard

Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard operates guided sea kayak tours from Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle, featuring the Ballard Locks passage where paddlers experience the 30-ton gates and rise to Lake Union's water level. Tours range from 1.5-hour sunset paddles over Puget Sound to 5.5-hour excursions combining the locks with lunch at Fisherman's Terminal. Wildlife viewing is central to the experience—seals, sea lions, osprey, great herons, and bull kelp are regularly encountered. Specialty tours include Discovery Point, where paddlers follow an ancient water route to Discovery Bluff for views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier, with lunch included. The business also offers kayak and paddleboard rentals, sea kayaking classes, whitewater kayaking classes, and corporate event packages for groups of 12–200.

Activities

Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Rafting

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Seattle, Washington

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