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A group of seals resting on a rocky shore by the water. 1
A person in a kayak with a life jacket, paddling on a body of water with a bridge and docks in the background. 2
A heron standing on a wooden dock near a marina with boats. 3
People kayaking on a calm body of water with a forested shoreline and a cloudy sky. 4
A beaver swimming in a body of water. 5

Poulsbo: Liberty Bay Guided Kayak Tour with Wildlife

By PNW Adventures and Tours
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Overview

  • Glide through calm waters and get up close to Liberty Bay's resident seals
  • Learn about the area's ecology and history from your local guide
  • Be on the lookout for bald eagles, great blue herons, and Dungeness crabs in their habitat
  • Hear stories of Poulsbo’s waterfront and its Scandinavian settlement
  • Take home digital photos of the experience and a complimentary bottle of water.

Activity location

    • Poulsbo
    • Poulsbo, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA | Look for the pavilion in Liberty Waterfront Park. The pavilion is adorned with Scandinavian flags and has concert seating and benches in front of it.
    • Poulsbo, Washington, United States

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What's included, what's not

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    Guided kayak tour
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    Kayak rental
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    Safety briefing
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    Personal Flotation Device
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    Natural History of Puget Sound
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    History of Poulsbo
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    Bottle of Water
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    Digital Photographs of the Experience
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    Guaranteed Wildlife Sightings
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    Sunblock
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    Tips for the guide

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Drones, Feeding animals, Littering, Touching marine life
  • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Begin your journey at the Poulsbo waterfront, where you'll receive a brief kayaking safety lesson (or refresher) from your guide before setting out in stable, sit-on-top kayaks.

As you glide along a calm, pre-selected route, listen to your guide provide commentary on Liberty Bay’s role as a harbor seal pupping ground. Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as bald eagles, great blue herons, and Dungeness crabs, and learn about the unique features of the local marine ecosystem.

Hear stories of Poulsbo’s waterfront, from Indigenous stewardship to Scandinavian settlement, making this tour a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural insight.

Location

Activity location

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    • Poulsbo
    • Poulsbo, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA | Look for the pavilion in Liberty Waterfront Park. The pavilion is adorned with Scandinavian flags and has concert seating and benches in front of it.
    • Poulsbo, Washington, United States