Media Reviews & Articles on our Sea Kayaking Tours
Our sea kayaking tours have won fantastic reviews in several national media and international articles. A small sampling of media reviews on television, in books, and published articles that have featured Sea Quest Kayak Expeditions are shown below.
Television Programs on our San Juan Islands Kayak tours
"ABC News" - a feature piece on sea kayaking with orca whales in the San Juan Islands of Washington state with on camera interviews of our two principal directors.
"Cry of the Orcas" - a documentary originally aired on KOMO-TV in the Greater Seattle / Puget Sound region and now in syndication for telecast throughout the country, it focuses on the conservation problems facing the continued survival of our local killer whales in the San Juan Islands of Washington. Both our Expedition Director, Martine Springer, and Sea Quest were featured.
"Front Runners" - also produced and distributed into syndication by KOMO-TV. The program featured our two principal directors and documented a "day in the life" of a Sea Quest kayak guide in the San Juan Islands.
Magazine Articles on Sea Quest Kayak Tours
Men's Journal - July/August 2009 Sea Quest is their recommended outfitter for sea kayak tours with orca whales at Lime Kiln "Whale Watch" Park on San Juan Island (download article here).
AirTran Magazine - April 2008 Our orca whale kayaking tours in the San Juan Islands are chosen as a Top 20 Family Adventure suitable for children and families.
Men's Journal - May 2005 Sea kayaking trips with killer whales in the San Juan Islands are rated in the Top 100 Adventures in North America!
Horizons Magazine - May 2005 Sea kayaking with Dall's porpoise in the San Juan Islands. Sea Quest Kayak Expeditions was chosen as their featured kayak tour company due to our in-depth knowledge of the marine mammals in this region.
Travel and Leisure - March 2003 Sea Quest Kayak Expeditions is featured as one of Ten Fantastic Vacations for those with a budget under $1,500.
American Careers - 2002/03 Our Expedition Director, Martine Springer, is highlighted in an article called "Out to Sea" on page 30. The story describes what it is like to be a sea kayak guide and the magazine is aimed to help young people plan their careers in today's world.
Sunset Magazine - August 2002 Sea Quest's kayaking trips are favorably discussed in "Escape to the San Juan Islands" on page 82.
Family Travel - March 1998 Rated #1 Family Adventure in North America!
Fitness - November 1997
Shape - February 1997
Paddler - December 1996 The San Juan Islands & Sea Quest Kayaking make the list for "North America's Top Whale Watching Paddles".
American Way - May 1994
Men's Journal - August 1994 by Bruce Barcott, depicts a sea kayak tour in the San Juan Islands led by our Expedition Director Martine Springer.
Outside - January 1993 by Tim Cahill, colorfully illustrates Martine Springer's prowess as tour guide while sea kayaking in Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortez.
Family Life
Discusses the benefits of family kayaking vacations with children in the San Juan Islands of Washington state.
Harper's Bazaar
Pacific Northwest
Self Magazine
Women's Sports & Fitness
Newspaper Articles on Sea Quest Kayaking Adventures
The Oregonian - July 14, 1994 - Northwest Outdoors
The Columbian - July 31, 1994 - Life Travel
Books that Recommend Sea Quest Kayaking Trips
Inside-Out Washington: the Best Places Guide to the Outdoors
Best Places: Guide to the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands
Fodor's Travel Guides (several editions)
Going Places: A guide to study and travel
Hidden Pacific Northwest
Inside-Out Washington: the Best Places Guide to the Outdoors - Ron Judd
Learning Adventures Around the World - Peter Greenberg
Lonely Planet Guides (several editions)
Moon Travel Guides (several editions)
Paddle America
San Juan Island Pocket Guide
Smart Vacations
Ultimate Adventure Sourcebook
Vacations and Bargain Adventures in the USA - Evelyn Kaye
Volunteer Vacations
Washington Wildlife Guide
Washington State Field Guide
Whale Watcher's GuideBook
Where the Whales Are - Patricia Corrigan
Sea Kayaking Tour Media Reviews & Articles: Sea Quest Kayak Trips
