Guest Testimonials

June 2009

Dear Erik, Megan and Ben --

Thanks so much for a memorable 2 days in the San Juans!  We thoroughly enjoyed every moment, though our shoulders and backs indicated that we should've done a better job getting in paddling shape beforehand!  You could not have tailor made a menu more suitable for our family (down to the s'mores!) nor have given us a better guide/chef/friend for the trip than Ben (though he did say he needed to work on his orca calling skills). 

The overall logistics and equipment for the trip were well organized, top notch and made for a smooth, organized and comfortable trip for all of us.  The weather, campsite, scenery and wildlife were also superb, so thank you as well for controlling these elements for our maximum enjoyment. :) 

Also, thank you for your hard work in keeping these wonderful natural areas pristine and intact while at the same time sharing your knowledge and passion for the environment with others. 
That's the key to conservation in my book.

Much aloha to all of you.

Melinda

MELINDA Y. CHING

Senior Attorney-Asia Pacific/Hawaii  

The Nature Conservancy

May 2009

Megan and Erik,

We were on our first kayak tour today with Andy and Leslie at 9am. What a great experience! Our 9 and 5 year old daughters can't stop talking about what they saw and the fun they had kayaking. Just wanted you to know that Andy and Leslie were fantastic and made our first experience memorable. Please send our thanks again to Andy and Leslie for a great trip!

Thanks,
Gary Brennan

Dear Megan and Erik,

Just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with the tour to Cypress Island (Sept. 2008). Freddie and Peter were great guides. They were extremely friendly and cheerful, and very well qualified to lead us. What made it especially nice was that both Freddie and Peter related well to both us old fogies as well as the younger guys on the trip. In addition, they were intent on spoiling us, providing excellent cooking prep and clean up service as well as porter service! Finally, and maybe most important, they were knowledgeable, first, about kayaking in different conditions, and second, about the wildlife, inter tidal life, and history of Cypress Island. My sister, Cynthia, who is a marine science and map librarian at a New York university, and a seasoned kayaker, was completely satisfied with all aspects of the trip!

This trip to Cypress Island was my first experience kayaking in the San Juan Islands, or Puget Sound. I was glad to realize how much personal interest you two owners took in the guests, yet not over-selling your business, and in providing what I considered was a perfect tour. I would recommend Anacortes Kayak Tours to anyone interested in kayaking in the San Juans.

Thanks for providing a lifetime memory for my sister and me as we celebrate our 61st birthday next month!

Warm regards from both of us, Cynthia Dietz and Susan Larsen

p.s. My friends and family were so impressed with how far we had paddled, they felt sure that I had lost some weight. The truth is that the food was so well prepared by Freddie, and so abundant, that I gained weight!

Fantastic trip! Pete and Alex were fantastic! They were both knowledgeable and professional. The trip was a tremendous value for the money; great food and top notch equipment!

Thank you so much! Please thank Pete and Alex again for me.

Cordially, Carl Roth (August 2008)

Hello Megan and Erik,

I just returned home from an amazing kayak vacation with you folks, and I'm dreading a return to real life tomorrow. My head is still full of the San Juans and I wish that I could have stayed out for another day, or ten.

I did quite a bit of research before booking the trip and your company stood out clearly. You seemed more personable, friendly, and genuinely excited about what you do.
I also appreciated the realistic expectations on whale sightings.

Many thanks to our guide Pete for his enthusiasm and his willingness to share and teach. I learned an incredible amount in just a few days, and I still want even more! His passion for the outdoors and kayaking kept the crew upbeat throughout. I can't tell if my abs are sore from kayaking or from laughing so much.

My only regret is that I had to leave. Next time - five day trip!

Thanks again, Julie Alexander (September 2008)

Erik and Megan,
I want to thank you both for providing us such a wonderful and memorable experience kayaking last week.  Andrew, Matt, and I had a fabulous time. 

Megan - thank you in particular for the fine shopping and meal planning.  The boys and i were joking that we ate better during the trip than we did at home the past 2 months (due to baseball and the need for lots of hasty meals.)  We certainly didn't lose weight.  

Thanks too to Tiffan and Pete, our guides.  They really made the trip special.  I can't say enough about their expert planning, and the fun we had with their local knowledge.  I'm not normally a "guided tour" kind of guy, but this trip was the better for everything they brought to the table.  

Erik - we really enjoyed the stories on the ferry home.  A fun and interesting end to the whole trip.  I have passed on your contact info to a bunch of people at work who have expressed interest in the experience.  I hope your next few years are overrun with Chicagoans.   Thanks again.  I hope we can do this again some day.   Pete, Matt, and Andrew Noone (July 2008)

July 2008

Hi Megan,

I want to thank you so much for adding the 5 hour trip on Friday. I know that you went out of your way to accommodate me. I deeply appreciate it. I had a wonderful time with your two guides- James and Alex. James knew where to look to see all the wildlife at just the right moments. We saw seals, sea otters, eagles, great blue heron, falcons, jellyfish and beautiful purple starfish the size of a baseball glove. I will definitely recommend you to all of my paddling clubs in Chicago. I hope to be back next year and try another of your tours.

Thanks again,

Sincerely,

Steve Kirchen

July 2008

Hi Megan and Erik-
I just wanted to thank you for arranging an incredible kayak trip for my
sister and I - it truly was a trip of a lifetime!  Peter was an incredible
guide who was so helpful and informative plus we were blessed with amazing wildlife to watch and perfect weather.  It could not have been better. 
Again - thank you! 
-Noelle

Thanks Erik and Megan.

I just wanted to say "Thanks" for a wonderful day of Kayaking yesterday  (Sat Aug 20th) around Cypress Island. 

For 4-5 years we have been doing a yearly outing of a guided kayak trip and found your group to be the most organized, friendly and well equipped so far. 

Your kayaks, life vests and spray skirts were by far the best, driest and cleanest ......And the fact that we did not have to "schlep" our own kayaks off/on the beach and truck was a real treat!!     You have a first class organization going and I wish you continued success!!

Sincerely, Noel (Nikki)

Hi Megan and Erik,  

Yesterday evening's Burrows Island Tour was fantastic!  I'm so glad I've already signed up for a tour tomorrow, too. I was impressed by everything--the scenery (of course, but I expected that); our guide, Wayne; and the quality of the equipment.  I felt totally confident and comfortable, although it was my first time in a kayak and I hate swimming!  I was really glad to get to try out the Skwoosh seat pads 

Thanks, Kathy

Erik and Megan,  

Thank you for a wonderful kayak experience to Burrows Island last Saturday.  We look forward to going on the longer kayak tour on our next trip to Anacortes.  Wayne did a wonderful job as our guide and "safety net."  

John and Kaye

We're psyched about our trip! Thanks, you have been very helpful. Your web site rocks.

-Sandy

Thank you again for taking the 3 of us sea kayaking a couple of weeks ago. We really enjoyed out trip.

I look forward to going kayaking with you in the future. By the way, my parents will be in Seattle in about two weeks. I gave them your brochure and recommended them to you.

Best wishes, Lee

On behalf of all of the Entirenet guests visiting Decatur Island this past weekend, please allow me to offer our deepest appreciation for all of your help in making our day on Decatur a resounding success! Everyone enjoyed the kayaking tours. I personally compliment you on getting the baby seals and eagles to cooperate. :)

Only with your expertise, hard work, and generosity could our day have turned out so great! I truly enjoyed working with everyone in the shop planning out the day, and on the beach on Saturday. You definitely made my job so much easier!

I do look forward to working with you for next year's event, if not sooner!

With kindest regards,

Pam

Entirenet

Thanks for the magical day at Sucia Island. We are still savoring the moments. What a place! The Berry quote fits...

"The world lives

in the death of speech,

and sings there"

-Wendell Berry

Your guide Dave was such a pleasant pathfinder for us. And a big appreciation to the Anacortes Kayak Tours owners who provided us with this trip. We are spoiled for life!

Sue and Tom

Erik and Megan,

Thanks so much for another great kayaking trip! Our group had an awesome time, we could not have asked for a better adventure. We will be seeing you again soon. Thanks for making our fifth anniversary so cool.

Jason and Sarah

All I can say is, what an incredibly perfect day!  The only flaw was that it
was over *way* too soon.
I will definitely be back for another Outer Islands kayaking trip.

In any case, please keep me posted on any
multi-day trips you plan for next summer.
Thanks, Kathy