Alki Kayak Tours offers guided kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, classes, and rentals out of West Seattle, giving paddlers access to Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, and the Duwamish River. The business is committed to conservation and preservation of Puget Sound as a working marine ecosystem, with guides serving as an extra set of eyes on the water’s ecological health during every tour.

Guided tours include the popular West Seattle Sunset Sea Kayak Tour, a 2-hour paddle along the scenic west side with views of Elliott Bay, priced at $99; the family-friendly Elliott Bay Sea Kayak Tour exploring “Old Seattle” and the mouth of the Duwamish River, also $99; and the Duwamish River Tour, a deeper dive into Seattle’s only river and its past, present, and future, starting at $149 and running on select dates. A Full Moon Kayak Tour and various classes, including Intro to Sea Kayaking, Intro to SUP, and Sea Kayaking Rescue & Recovery, round out the guided offerings for paddlers wanting instruction.

For self-guided outings, rental rates run $26 an hour for a single sit-on-top kayak, $50 an hour for a double sit-on-top, $40 an hour for a single sea kayak, and $50 an hour for a double sea kayak, with sea kayak rentals available to paddlers experienced in self-rescue. Daily rental rates are also available for those wanting a full day on the water, and all renters need water-ready clothing.

The Alki Paddle Club membership, priced at $299, gives members a combination of three experiences, including any sea kayak tour or specialty class plus 50% off kayak or paddleboard rental time, making it easier to explore at a member’s own pace. Team building and group tours are also available for larger parties or corporate outings.

For anyone looking to kayak or paddleboard Seattle’s Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, or the Duwamish River, whether through a guided tour, a class, or a self-guided rental, Alki Kayak Tours offers a well-rounded, conservation-minded paddling operation out of West Seattle.